Biography

Dr. Yara Abdelaty is a Lecturer of Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Technology at Port Said University, Egypt. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of York, UK, with expertise in computer-assisted language learning, peer feedback, L2 writing, TESOL, AI in language education, and educational technology. She is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK, and holds a CELTA qualification from the University of Cambridge. Her teaching and research focus on TESOL, digital pedagogy, feedback, curriculum design, and teacher training. Dr. Abdelaty has taught and supervised students in Egypt and the UK. She is also an active member of the Online Teaching and Learning Lab, PIVOTAL, the Pedagogical Innovation in Virtual and Online Teaching and Learning lab, associated with the University of York. Her research has been published leading international peer-reviewed journal  such as System , and she has also been invited as a keynote speaker for international academic workshops and research events hosted by institutions and organizations in different countries, such as the UK, Pakistan, the Kurdistan Region, and Morocco.

Educational Qualification

• PhD in Applied Linguistics, University of York, United Kingdom
• MA in TEFL, Port Said University, Egypt
• Two-Year Special Diploma in Education, Curriculum Design, Port Said University, Egypt
• BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature, First Class, Suez Canal University, Egypt

Academic And Professional Experience

Lecturer in of Curriculum, Instruction, and Educational Technology at Faculty of Education, Port Said University. My academic and professional experience includes teaching English language courses, academic writing, applied linguistics, TESOL, CALL, L2 writing, peer feedback, assessment, and AI-supported writing feedback. I have experience in curriculum design, materials development, student supervision, and research in technology-enhanced language learning.

Publications

Publications and Conference Presentations

Abdelaty, Y., Alghamdi, E., & Alamer, A. (2025). The effects of self-regulation on L2 writing achievement: Examining the mediating roles of feedback quality and task complexity. System, 132, 103715.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.system.2025.103715.

El Ebyary, K., Shabara, R., & Abdelaty, Y. (2022). Remote online language teaching in a limited-resource context during COVID-19: The case of Egypt. In Intelligent CALL, granular systems and learner data: Short papers from EUROCALL 2022 (p. 101).

Abdelaty, Y. (2017). Exploring peer feedback activities in an EFL cloud-based writing environment. Paper presented at the STORIES 2017 Conference, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.

Abdelaty, Y. (2017). The impact of giving and receiving online peer feedback on EFL students’ writing. Oral presentation at the BAAL Language Learning and Teaching SIG Conference, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom.

Abdelaty, Y. (2016). The impact of peer feedback in a cloud-based collaborative writing environment on EFL students’ written work. Poster presentation at the PARLAY Conference, University of York, United Kingdom.

Abdelaty, Y. (2016). Giving and receiving peer comments in a cloud-based collaborative writing environment. Poster presentation at the WRDTC 5th Annual Conference, University of Leeds, United Kingdom.