MADARBAKUS Naheen

Affiliation
Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences
Official title
Specially Appointed Assistant Professor
ORCID
0000000308579515
Email
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Research fields
Education
Foreign language education
Research keywords
Metacognitive Instruction
Teacher Training
Learner Perceptions
Listening Pedagogy
Curriculum Design
Listening Strategies
Research projects
Examining Metacognitive Strategies in Academic Extensive Listening2024-04 -- 2027-03MADARBAKUS-Ring, NJapan Society for the Promotion of Science/Grant-in-Aid for Early-Career Scientists3,900,000Yen
Study Abroad in New Zealand - Student Scholarships2024-04 -- 2025-03MADARBAKUS-Ring, N., Tagaki, T.,University of Tsukuba Study Abroad Support Project (Habatake!)/2,300,000Yen
TGSW 2024: Grant Program for Research conference2024-02 -- 2024-10Suemori SakiTsukuba Global Science Week 2024 Conference Grant./42,500Yen
Academic Writing Support Desk: Second Anniversary Event.2024-01 -- 2024-01MADARBAKUS-Ring, N., Suemori, S.,Grant Program for Research conference/67,380Yen
Investigating the dynamic nature of listening comprehension in EMI lectures: A comparison of Japan, Hong Kong, and Sweden.2023-04 -- (current)Nathan Thomas DuckerJapan Society for the Promotion of Science/ Grant-in-aid for Scientific Research B 年度　基盤研究(B)（一般）/4,000,000Yen
JALT Listening SIG2021-09 -- 2023-09MADARBAKUS-Ring, NThe Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT)/100,000Yen
Using Metacognitive Strategy Instruction in a TED Talks-based L2 Listening Programme2020-08 -- 2020-10MADARBAKUS-Ring, N/Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand514,000Yen
Listening Strategies in the Korean EAP Classroom2017-04 -- 2017-10MADARBAKUS-Ring, NKOTESOL/KOTESOL Research Grant20,000Yen
Career history
2022-09 -- (current)University of TsukubaFaculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - CEGLOCAssistant Professor
2020-11 -- 2022-08Nagoya University of Commerce and BusinessFaculty of International StudiesLecturer
2018-02 -- 2020-10Victoria University of Wellington,Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - LALSTeacher
2012-09 -- 2017-08Korea UniversityInstitute of Foreign Language StudiesAssistant Professor
Academic background
2017-11 -- 2021-09Victoria University of Wellington, Linguistics and Applied Language Studies
2013-04 -- 2015-04Sheffield Hallam University, Department of Information and Society
2001-09 -- 2002-09University of Leeds, Faculty of Communication
1998-09 -- 2001-07Staffordshire University, School of Culture and Media Studies
Degree
2021-09Applied Linguistics (PhD)Victoria University of Wellington
2015-04TESOL (MA)Sheffield Hallam University
2002-09Communication Studies (MA)University of Leeds
2001-07Media studies and Journalism (BA Hons)Staffordshire University
Licenses and qualifications
2012-09Trinity Diploma in TESOL
2009-09Trinity Certificate in TESOL
Academic societies
2024-09 -- (current)JASAL
2024-06 -- 2025-06TESOL International Association
2022-03 -- (current)JACET
2022-02 -- (current)KOTESOL
2021-02 -- (current)Listening SIG Coordinator (JALT)
2021-02 -- (current)JSLA
2020-10 -- (current)The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT)
2015-10 -- 2017-10KOTESOL
Honors & Awards
2021-02JALT Listening SIG Coordinator
2017-01Korea University Best Lecturer Award
2016-06British Council: Best EAP Masters Dissertation 2016
2016-04British Council ELTons Awards 2016
2015-11BALEAP Masters Dissertation Awards 2016
Articles
Books
Conference, etc.
  • Using notetaking assessment to develop second language listening
    MADARBAKUS Naheen
    Listening SIG Conference 2025/2025-06--2025-06
  • Examining real-time listening comprehension Methodologies, findings, and future studies: Japan
    MADARBAKUS Naheen
    PanSIG 2025/2025-05--2025-05
  • Business journals: Reflecting on and addressing second language learners extensive listening difficulties
    MADARBAKUS Naheen; Ring Liam
    JALT 2024/2024-11--2024-11
  • Learner reflections: Metacognitive knowledge approaches in L2 Listening instruction
    MADARBAKUS Naheen
    JALT 2024/2024-11
  • Examining the (in)accuracies and challenges when rating students’ L2 listening notes
    MADARBAKUS Naheen; Crawford Michael; Ducker Nathan
    Listening SIG Conference 2024/2024-07-13--2024-07-13
  • Let’s get to business: Using listening tasks in metacognitive strategy-based instruction
    MADARBAKUS Naheen
    AILA 2024/2024-08-11--2024-08-16
  • Journal Jargon: Learners’ Reflections from Extensive Listening.
    MADARBAKUS Naheen; Ring Liam
    AILA 2024/2024-08-11--2024-08-16
  • Learner Reflections: Using Learner Journals in L2 Listening Pedagogy
    Madarbakus Naheen
    AAAL 2024/2024-04-16--2024-04-19
  • Dear Diary: A journaling approach to L2 listening instruction.
    Madarbakus Naheen
    JALT 2023/2023-11--2023-11
  • JALT Listening SIG Forum 2023
    Madarbakus Naheen; Jones Marc
    JALT 2023/2023-11--2023-11
  • Journal Jargon: Learners’ Reflections from Extensive Listening
    Madarbakus Naheen; Ring Liam
    J-SLA 2023/2023-10-14--2023-10-15
  • Notes from the desk: Tutor and Tutee Writing Reflections
    Madarbakus Naheen; Schwendeman FDY
    J-SLA 2023/2023-10-14--2023-10-15
  • High-level and Low-level Learner reflections from the L2 listening journal
    Madarbakus Naheen
    SOLPHE 2023/2023-10-06--2023-10-07
  • Listening with TED Talks Textbooks: A Keynote Lexical Analysis
    Madarbakus Naheen; Benson Stuart
    H-LRF 2023/2023-09-09--2023-09-10
  • Reflecting on Listening: Learner Journal insights from the Japanese University Context
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN
    Listening SIG Conference 2023/2023-07-15--2023-07-15
  • Listening SIG Conference 2023
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN
    Listening SIG Conference 2023/2023-07--2023-07
  • Academic Writing Support Desk: First Anniversary Event.
    Madarbakus Naheen; Yung Schwendeman Faye Dorcas
    AWSD/CEGLOC, 5th CEGLOC Conference 2022/2023-02-21--2023-02-21
  • Academic Writing Support Desk: First Year Reflections
    Madarbakus Naheen; Yung Schwendeman Faye Dorcas
    JALT PanSIG 2023/2023-05-13--2023-05-14
  • Experience sharing by a. newly established academic writing support service at the University of Tsukuba
    Madarbakus Naheen; Yung Schwendeman Faye Dorcas; Suemor...
    WCAJ 13th Symposium on Writing Centers in Asia/2023-02-18--2023-02-18
  • Reflecting on listening: Learner journal insights from the Japanese University context.
    Madarbakus Naheen
    RELC 2023/2023-03--2023-03
  • 5th CEGLOC Conference
    Madarbakus Naheen
    5th CEGLOC Conference/2022-12--2022-12
  • Investigating the lexicon of tertiary-level commercial textbooks in Japan
    Madarbakus Naheen; Benson Stuart
    ALANZ 2022/2022-11--2022-11
  • Self-led and classroom instruction. Listening insights into metacognitive strategy instruction
    Madarbakus Naheen
    SSU4 2022/2022-11--2022-11
  • Using listening tasks in metacognitive strategy-based instruction
    Madarbakus Naheen
    JALT 2022/2022-11--2022-11
  • JALT Listening SIG Forum 2022
    Madarbakus Naheen
    JALT 2022/2022-11--2022-11
  • more...
Works
  • Study Abroad in New Zealand- Information Session (CEGLOG)
    Madarbakus Naheen
  • Study Abroad in New Zealand- Information Session (CEGLOG)
    Madarbakus Naheen
  • Study Abroad in New Zealand- Information Session (CEGLOG)
    Madarbakus Naheen
  • Using Manaba (FD COMMITEE, CEGLOC)
    Madarbakus Naheen
  • AWSD Second Anniversary Event (AWSD CEGLOC)
    Madarbakus Naheen
  • The Listening SIG: Hear Us Out
    Madarbakus Naheen
  • Planning a classroom-based listening research project
    Madarbakus Naheen
  • Applying Research 4
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN; Benson Stuart
  • SIG Focus: The Listening SIG
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN; Jones Marc
  • Using TED Talks in the Listening Classroom
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN
  • Applying Research 3
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN; Benson Stuart
  • Applying Research 2
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN; Benson Stuart
  • Applying Research 1
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN; Benson Stuart
  • Teacher Abroad From Corona to conference: Moving overseas in times of COVID-19.
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN
  • Stop press!: Using effective listening strategies in Academic English.
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN
  • Academic listening: A practical approach.
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN
  • Teacher Podcast: Using Listening Skills in the EAP Classroom
    MADARBAKUS NAHEEN
  • Teacher Podcast: Listening Skills
    Madarbakus Naheen
Teaching
2025-08 -- 2025-09Overseas Language Intensive Course A: EnglishUniversity of Tsukuba.
2025-10 -- 2026-02English Reading Skills IIUniversity of Tsukuba.
2025-04 -- 2025-08English Reading Skills IUniversity of Tsukuba.
2025-10 -- 2026-02English Presentation Skills IIUniversity of Tsukuba.
2025-04 -- 2025-08English Presentation Skills IUniversity of Tsukuba.
2024-04 -- 2024-08English Reading Skills ICEGLOC
2024-04 -- 2024-08English Presentation Skills ICEGLOC
2024-04 -- 2024-08English Academic PresentationCEGLOC
2023-10 -- 2024-02English Reading Skills IICEGLOC
2023-10 -- 2024-02English Presentation Skills IICEGLOC
more...
Other educational activities
2025-03 -- (current)Reviewer for Applied Linguistics Review
2024-04 -- (current)Reviewer for English Language and Teaching Journal (ETAL)
2024-03 -- (current)AAAL Mentor, Mentoring programme, American Association of Applied LinguisticsAAAL 2024
2022-03 -- (current)Reviewer for Applied Cognitive Psychology Journal.
2022-05 -- (current)Reviewer for International Journal of Listening.
2022-10 -- (current)Reviewer for CEGLOC Journal.
2023-02 -- (current)Reviewer for IGI Global.
2023-03 -- (current)Reviewer for English Teacher (MELTA)
2023-12 -- 2024-05Abstract Vetting, Co-Chair PanSIG 2024JALT PanSIG 2024
2023-05 -- 2023-05Handbook Editor, PanSIG 2023JALT PanSIG 2023
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Professional activities
2020-11 -- 2020-11Listening SIG - Hear Us Out! The Japan Association for Language Teaching (JALT)JALT
2024-01 -- 2024-01Second Anniversary Event - Academic Writing Support Desk (AWSD) at the University of Tsukuba (launching in 2021 Oct )University of Tsukuba
2023-09 -- (current)Study Abroad in New Zealand - Information SessionUniversity of Tsukuba
2024-04 -- 2024-04Using Manaba (FD Committee, CEGLOC)University of Tsukuba
2023-04 -- 2023-06Medical English Communications Centre, University of Tsukuba,Medical English Communications Centre, University of Tsukuba,
2024-08 -- 2024-08TEFL-IP Summer Intensive Course (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
2024-11 -- 2024-12Thesis Oral Defence CommitteeNational Korea Maritime and Ocean University
2025-07 -- 2025-07Top 10 Tips (Kakenhi) (FD Commitee)University of Tsukuba
2025-08 -- 2025-08TEFL-IP Summer Intensive Course (Tokyo University of Foreign Studies)Tokyo University of Foreign Studies
University Management
2025-04 -- (current)Study Abroad CommitteeVice-Director
2023-09 -- (current)Study Abroad CommitteeStudy Abroad Coordinator
2022-11 -- (current)Academic Writing Desk CommitteeEvents Organizer
2022-11 -- (current)Academic Writing Desk CommitteeFeedback Coordinator
2022-11 -- (current)Academic Writing Desk CommitteeWorkshop Organizer
2022-09 -- (current)Academic Writing Desk CommitteeAWSD Tutor
2022-09 -- (current)Academic Writing Support Desk CommitteeCore Member
Other activities
2024-04 -- (current)Reviewer for English Language and Teaching Journal (ETAL)
2023-03 -- (current)Reviewer for English Teacher (MELTA).
2023-02 -- (current)Reviewer for IGI Global.
2022-10 -- (current)Reviewer for CEGLOC Journal.
2022-05 -- (current)Reviewer for International Journal of Listening.
2022-03 -- (current)Reviewer for Applied Cognitive Psychology Journal.
2021-12 -- (current)Reviewer for New Zealand Studies in Applied Linguistics Journal.

(Last updated: 2025-08-16)