{"id":8,"asset_id":82,"title":"Invited Lectures and Workshops","alias":"invited-lectures-and-workshops","introtext":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>&amp; Khodi, A. (2017). Examining mismatches of writing assessment criteria: A case of peers' and teachers' rating. Paper presented in the 15th International TELLSI Conference. November 21-23, Roudehen, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Zabihi, R.,<strong><strong>&nbsp;<strong><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>&amp; Khodi, A. (2017). Developing a speaking assessment framework: A case of extending EFL teachers' criteria.Paper presented in the 15th International TELLSI Conference. November 21-23, Roudehen, Iran<strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>(2017). The effect of different types of advance organizers on reading comprehension. Paper presented in the 5th International Conference on Literature, History, Humanities and Social Sciences. October 11-13, Bali, Indonesia<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Behzadnia, A. &amp;<strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>(2017). Bilingual children's response biases to tag questions. Paper presented in the 6th<span id=\"yui_3_14_1_1_1506721365039_700\" data-reactid=\"37\"><span data-reactid=\"50\"><span data-reactid=\"51\">&nbsp;International Conference on Early Childhood Care and Education. May 10-13, &nbsp; Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><strong><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>(2017). How does conference attendance contribute to teachers' professional development?. Paper presented in the Second National Conference on Challenges in Foreign Language Teaching in Iran. May 3-4, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Sarai, M. J. &amp;<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>(2017). Final-course assessment versus through-course assessment in Iranian universities in Neyshabur. Paper presented in the Second National Conference on Challenges in Foreign Language Teaching in Iran. May 3-4, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>(2017). A practical action research course: Design and implementation. Paper presented in the&nbsp;<span data-reactid=\"56\">4th International Conference on Languages, Literature and Society. 16-17 January, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore<\/span><strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>&amp; Behzadpour, F. (2016). The use of questionnaires in language-related studies. Paper presented in the 4th International Conference on Applied Research in Language Studies. November 25, University of Khajeh Nasir Toosi, Tehran, Iran<strong><strong><br \/><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>&amp; Sarai, M. J. (2015). Teachers' research engagement:&nbsp; Barriers and motivations.Paper presented in the International Conference on Challenges in ELT and English Literature: Facing the Current Issues. May 20-21, Islamic Azad University, Ahar Branch, Ahar, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Sarai, M. J. &amp;&nbsp;<strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>(2015). Critical discourse analysis: Naipaul and the power of the English language. Paper presented in the International Conference on Challenges in ELT and English Literature: Facing the Current Issues. May 20-21, Islamic Azad University, Ahar Branch, Ahar, Iran<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong>&amp; Ebrahimnia, M. (2015). Factors that caused English to become the dominant foregin language in Iran. Paper presented in the First National Conference on Challenges in Foreign Language Teaching in Iran. April 29-30, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>(2015). Iranian ELT research: Current challenges and future opportunities. Paper presented in the First National Conference on Challenges in Foreign Language Teaching in Iran. April 29-30, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">&nbsp;<strong>Mehrani, M.<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp; Omidvar, N. (2015). Teachers\u2019 research needs on motivation. Paper presented in the First National Conference on Challenges in Foreign Language Teaching in Iran. April 29-30, Hakim Sabzevari University, Sabzevar, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>&amp; Sarai, M. J. (2015). Financial costs of foreign language education in Iran. Paper presented in the 12<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;International TELLSI Conference. February 25-27, Sistan Balouchestan University, Zahedan, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>&amp; Omidvar, N. (2015). Revisiting the research-practice gap on motivation. Paper presented in the 12<sup>th<\/sup>International TELLSI Conference. February 25-27, Sistan Balouchestan University, Zahedan, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>(2015). Privatization of foreign language education in Iran. Paper presented in the 4<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;English language Seminar of English Department, February 16, Neyshabur University, Neyshabur, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>&amp; Sarai, M. J. (2104). Parrhsiastic application of language as power toll in Orwell\u2019s two oplitical narratives, 1984 and Animal Farm. Paper presented in National Conference on Literature and Linguistics. October, 22-23, Birjand University, Birjand, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>(2014). Legitimate varieties of English: American, British,... Iranian? Paper presented in the 2nd English language Seminar of English Department, May 7, Neyshabur University, Neyshabur, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Samar R. G. &amp;&nbsp;<strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>(2012). Does the supply meet the demands? The mismatch between researchers\u2019 interests and practitioners\u2019 needs. Paper presented in the 10<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;International TELLSI Conference. October 16-19, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.<\/strong>, Samar, R. G. &amp; Behzadnia, A. (2012). Research on language teaching and learning in Iran: 2005 to 2010. Paper presented in 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;National Conference on ELT in Iran. May 21, Islamic Azad University, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp; Behzadnia, A. (2012). Children\u2019s response tendencies to open-ended, force-choice, and yes-no questions. Paper presented in the 1<sup>st<\/sup>&nbsp;Akdeniz Language Studies Conference. May 9-12, Antalya, Turkey<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.<\/strong>&nbsp;&amp; Behzadnia, A. (2011). How to present words: Randomly conglomerated vs. semantically clustered? Paper presented at the 9<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;International TELLSI Conference, October 20-22. Ilam University, Ilam, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Sheikhzadehmarand, E., Modarresi Q.,&nbsp;<strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>&amp; Sanjari, A. (2011). A critical overview of critical genre analysis. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN10). July, 4- 6, Barcelona, Spain<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>(2011) Investigating children\u2019s responses to various types of yes\/no questions. Paper presented at the Third Annual Congress of the Iranian Psychological Association. March, 1-2, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Modarresi, Q. Jalilzadeh, K. &amp;&nbsp;<strong>Mehrani, M.&nbsp;<\/strong>(2010). The impact of globalization and the internet in EFL classrooms: A comparative study between China and Iran. Paper presented at the International Conference on Education and New Learning Technologies (EDULEARN 9). July, 5- 6, Barcelona, Spain<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\">Kiyani, R.,&nbsp;<strong>Mehrani, M.,<\/strong>&nbsp;Mohammadi, E., &amp; Amiri, M. (2009). Educational language policy as part of educational reform: Pivotal micro-considerations. Presented at the 7<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;International TELLSI Conference. October, 20-22, Yazd University, Yazd, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.<\/strong>&nbsp;(2009).&nbsp; Politeness, power, and socio-cultural differences in email communication. Paper presented at the First Postgraduate Conference on TEFL\/TESOL: Current Issues in Language Teaching and Learning. January, 29- 30, Isfahan University, Isfahan, Iran<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Mehrani, M.<\/strong>&nbsp;(2007). A critical appraisal of the implementation of EIL in Iran. Paper presented at the Second Postgraduate Conference on Issues in TEFL and English Literature. 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