Amanuel Kidane | Arts and Humanities | Editorial Board Member

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Dr. Amanuel Kidane | Arts and Humanities | Editorial Board Member

Wolaita Sodo University | Ethiopia

Dr. Amanuel Kidane is an Assistant Professor of Teaching English as a Foreign Language whose research centers on enhancing writing instruction, language pedagogy, and learner engagement in EFL contexts. His scholarship focuses primarily on the process-genre approach, examining students’ writing strategies, perceptions of paragraph writing, and performance in academic writing tasks. He has produced influential studies on speaking anxiety, learner-centered pedagogy, and group work practices, offering practical insights that strengthen English language teaching in Ethiopian educational settings. Dr. Amanuel Kidane is skilled in both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, with research expertise spanning instructional approaches, classroom interaction, reflective learning, and pedagogical effectiveness. His publications contribute to improving writing pedagogy, promoting active learning, and supporting the professional development of English language teachers. Through teaching, mentoring, and collaborative research, he plays a significant role in advancing TEFL scholarship and fostering evidence-based educational improvement in higher education.

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Featured Publications

Amanuel Kidane Albore, Getachew Seyoum Woldemariam, Gemechis Teshome Chali, & Maheswaran, S. (2024). Effects of process-genre approach on students’ writing strategy use in paragraphs: Second-year Wachemo University students. Education Research International, 2024, Article 5527768.

Kidane, A. (2019). Examining factors that obstruct the practice of learner-centered approach in teaching speaking skill in English language classroom: The case of five government primary schools in Wolaita Sodo City. Journal of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, 62(1).

Kidane, A. (2019). Investigating the causes of learners’ speaking anxiety in foreign language classroom: The case of grade nine students in Mizan Secondary and Preparatory School in Bench Maji Zone in SNNPR. Arabic Language, Literature & Culture, 4(1), 1–7.

Kidane, A. (2019). Assessing the practice of learner-centered approach in teaching speaking skill in English language classroom: The case of five government primary schools in Wolaita Sodo City. International Journal of Current Research and Academic Review, 7(3), 38–47.

Kidane, A. (2018). Exploring teachers’ and students’ attitude towards group work assignment in English language classroom: The case of Grade 11 at Wolayta Sodo Preparatory Schools in Ethiopia. Journal of Literature, Languages and Linguistics, 50, 1–10.

Jonathan Wells | Humanities Award | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr. Jonathan Wells | Humanities Award | Best Researcher Award

Prof Dr. Jonathan Wells, University of Michigan, United States

Jonathan Wells, Ph.D., is a distinguished Professor of History at the University of Michigan, specializing in African American and 19th-century American history. 📚 His research focuses on race, class, and print culture in the South, with award-winning books like “The New York Kidnapping Club” and “Blind No More.” 🏆 He’s contributed extensively to scholarly journals, delivered keynote lectures worldwide, and served in leadership roles within academic associations. 🌍 Known for his engaging teaching style and administrative leadership, he’s received accolades like the New York Library Society Book Award. 🎓 Wells is deeply committed to illuminating the complexities of America’s past.

 

Publication Profile

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Education

Jonathan Daniel Wells, Ph.D., is a Professor of History at the University of Michigan, specializing in Afroamerican and African Studies, History, and the Residential College. He earned his M.A. and Ph.D. in American History from the University of Michigan and his B.A. and M.A. from the University of Florida.

🏆 Achievements

Wells has authored and edited numerous acclaimed books and articles, such as “The New York Kidnapping Club” and “Blind no More,” receiving prestigious awards like the New York Library Society Book Award. He’s also served on editorial boards and received grants and fellowships for his research

🎓 Teaching

Nominated for UM’s Golden Apple Award, Wells is praised for his dynamic teaching across a range of courses in American history. He has held leadership positions at various institutions, including Director of the Residential College at UM.

🔍 Research Focus

Jonathan Daniel Wells, Ph.D., primarily focuses his research on the socio-political dynamics of the nineteenth-century American South. Through his books, articles, and editorial work, he delves into topics such as slavery, race relations, class structures, and the impact of print culture. Wells’ scholarship illuminates the complexities of American history, particularly during pivotal moments like the Civil War era. With a keen eye for interdisciplinary insights and a commitment to historical accuracy, he contributes significantly to our understanding of the past and its enduring effects on contemporary society.

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