CURRICULUM VITAE 

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name: Zeleke Arficho Ayele (PhD)                                                  Birth date: 19 October 1979              

Place of birth: Mudula                                                                        Sex: Male                                    

Nationality: Ethiopian                                                                        Marital status: Married

Religion: Christian                                                    

Contact: P. O. Box 05, Hawassa University, Hawassa, Ethiopia

Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., Tel: +251916869904     

2. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

PhD: Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2013  

MA: Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia, 2007

B.Ed: English Language, Debub University, Ethiopia, 2002

Ethiopian School Leaving National Examination: Mudula Senior Secondary High School,

 KT Zone, SNNPRS, Ethiopia, 1998

Grade 8 Leaving National Examination, Soyame Junior Secondary School, Hadiya Zone,

            SNNPRS, Ethiopia, 1994

Grade 6 National Examination, Ambukunna Primary School, KT Zone, SNNPRS,

 Ethiopia, 1992

3. EMPLOYMENT & ACADEMIC RANKS ATTAINED

August 30, 2018 to date: Associate Professor, Hawassa University, Ethiopia

July 4, 2013 – August 29, 2018: Assistant Professor, Hawassa University, Ethiopia 

November 2, 2007 – July 3, 2013: Lecturer, Hawassa University, Ethiopia 

July 8, 2002 – April 8, 2005: English Language Teacher, Shone Preparatory & Secondary

 School, Hadiya Zone, SNNPRS, Ethiopia

4. COURSES TAUGHT

1. Research Methods in English Language Teaching (ELT 711)
2. Quantitative Research Methods in English Language Teaching (ELT 7113)
3. Quantitative Research Methods in English Language Teaching (ELT 8113)
4. Doctoral Seminar (DEdE 8032)
5. Syllabus Design & Materials Development –II (TEFL 601)
6. Graduate Seminar (TEFL 518)
7. Research Methods in Second Language Teaching (TEFL 517)
8. Syllabus Design & Materials Development –I (TEFL 506)
9. Language Curriculum & Syllabus Design (TEFL 505)
10. English Language Testing (TEFL 504)
11. English for Secondary School Teachers (PGDT 501)
12. Listening Skills (EnLa 205)
13. Sophomore English (FLEN 202)
14. Basic Writing Skills (EnLa 1012)
15. Communicative English Skills (EnLa 1011)
16. Senior Seminar (EnLa 406)
17. Report Writing (FLEE 301)
18. Communicative English Grammar- I (EnLa 304)
19. Spoken English- I (Eng 203)

5. GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SUPERVISION & EXAMINATION
   • GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SUPERVISION

• Supervised 5 PhD students
• Supervising 10 PhD students (supervisor for 5 students & co-supervisor for 5 students)
• Advised 55 MA students (advisor for 35 students & co-advisor for 20 students)
• Advising 10 MA students (advisor for 6 students & co-advisor for 5 students)

• DISSERTATION AND THESIS EXAMINATION

• Served as an external examiner of 4 PhD candidates at Addis Ababa University
• Served as an external examiner of a PhD candidate at Jimma University
• Served as an external examiner of 2 PhD dissertations upgrading at Wolaita Sodo University
• Served as an external examiner of a PhD dissertations upgrading at Arba Minch University
• Served as an external examiner of 2 PhD dissertations proposals at Arba Minch University
• Served as an internal examiner of 6 PhD dissertations upgrading at Hawassa University
• Served as an internal examiner of 8 PhD dissertations proposals at Hawassa University
• Served as an external examiner of several MA theses (over 60) at Addis Ababa University, Jimma University, Arba Minch University, Wolaita Sodo University, Dilla University, Madda Walabu University and Wollega University
• Served as an internal examiner of several MA theses (over 90) at Hawassa University

6. ACADEMIC & ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS

• Dean, College of Social Science & Humanities, Hawassa University, 14 December 2022 to date
• Director, Academic Affairs Directorate, Hawassa University, March 27, 2017 to January 12, 2022
• Dean, School of Graduate Studies, Hawassa University, February 22, 2016 – March 26, 2017
• College Research & Postgraduate Coordinator (equivalent to associate dean for research & technology transfer), College of Social Science and Humanities, Hawassa University, July 6, 2015 – February 21, 2016
• Department Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of English Language & Literature, Hawassa University, October 18, 2013 – March 3, 2015
• Common Course Coordinator, Communicative English Skills, Hawassa University, 2007/08 – 2008/09
• Head, English Department, Shone Preparatory & Secondary School, Hadiya Zone, SNNPRS, 11 September 2006 – 8 April 2007

7. PUBLICATIONS

• Abiy Zewdu, Mebratu Mulatu and Zeleke Arficho. (2023). Effects of an explicit rime-based phonics method on the phonological awareness outcomes of Ethiopian EFL children. Cogent Education, 10 (1), 1-17.
• Kebede Kassa, Zeleke Arficho and Mebratu Mulatu. (2022). Relationship between Students’ Attitude towards Vocabulary Learning and their English Vocabulary Knowledge. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 12 (10), 1953-1960.
• Abiy Zewdu, Mebratu Mulatu and Zeleke Arficho. (2023). Effects of Rime-Based Analogy Instruction on English Word Recognition Ability of Ethiopian Children. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 14, (1), 20-29.
• Ephrem Zeleke, Zeleke Arficho and Mebratu Mulatu. (2023). An Analysis of Ethiopian Federal TVET Institute Trainees’ Academic and Professional Needs of the English Language. Theory and Practice in Language Studies, 13, (1), 8-17.
• Mihireteab Abraham, Zeleke Arficho, Tesfaye Habtemariam & Abate Demissie. (2022). Effects of Information Communication Technology-Assisted Teaching Training on English Language Teachers’ Pedagogical Knowledge and English Language Proficiency, Cogent Education, 9 (1), 1-18.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2022). An Investigation into the Practices and Challenges of Students’ Use of ICTs in English: Selected Ethiopian Public Universities in Focus. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 13, (4), 707-717.
• Mihireteab Abraham, Zeleke Arficho and Tesfaye Habtemariam. (2022). Effects of Training in ICT-Assisted English Language Teaching on Secondary School English Language Teachers’ Knowledge, Skills, and Practice of Using ICT Tools for Teaching English. Education Research International, 1-10.
• Tadiwos Hambamo Makebo, Mebratu Mulatu Bachore and Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2022). Investigating the Correlation between Students’ Reading Fluency and Comprehension. Journal of Language Teaching and Research, 13 (2), 229-242.
• Mihireteab Abraham, Zeleke Arficho and Tesfaye Habtemariam. (2022). Effects of ICT-assisted Teaching Training on Teachers‘ Skills of Integrating ICT Tools in Teaching English and their Attitude towards Using ICT Tools for Teaching English. Ethiopian Journal of Social Sciences and Language Studies, 9 (1), 33-52.
• Tadiwos Hambamo Makebo, Mebratu Mulatu Bachore and Zeleke Arficho Ayele.  (2021). Investigating the Associations among EFL Students’ Reading Attitude, Reading Motivation, and Comprehension. Innovations, 66, 612-630.
• Tadiwos Hambamo Makebo, Mebratu Mulatu Bachore and Zeleke Arficho Ayele.  (2021). Investigating the Relationship between Students’ Reading Attitude and Reading Comprehension.  Innovations, 67, 733-749.
• Ephrem Zeleke, Mebratu Mulatu Bachore and Zeleke Arficho. (2022). Analysis of Technical and Vocational Education Training Institute Learners’ English Language Skills Needs and the Instructional Modes Employed: Academic and Career Contexts. European Online Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 11 (4), 1185-1201.  
• Mathewos Woldegiorgis Sidole, Taye Gebremariam Olamo (PhD), Zeleke Arficho Ayele (PhD). (2019). An Investigation on Students' Attitude towards Using Mother Tongue as a Medium of Instruction and their Awareness about its Benefits: Sidaamu Afoo in Focus. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 24 (3), 61 - 69.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele (PhD), Taye Gebremariam Olamo (PhD). (2019). The Practices, Challenges and Opportunities of Cooperative Learning at Hawassa University – Ethiopia. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 24 (3), 15 - 27.  
• Tegegn Gobana Dulla, Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2019). The Practices and Challenges of Students’ Use of the Library: the Case of three selected Public Universities in the South Nation, Nationalities and Peoples’ Regional State of Ethiopia, International Journal of Current Research, 11 (2), 1217-1223.
• Zeleke Arficho. (2018). Students’ Perceptions and Teachers’ Practices of Teaching and Learning Writing Skills: the Case of four selected Secondary Schools in Hawassa City Administration, South Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Regional State of Ethiopia. IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science (IOSR-JHSS), 23 (1), 44-54.
• Henok Gobena, Temsegen Daniel, Zeleke Arficho. (2018). Secondary Schools’ Teachers’ Use of Literary Texts in English Classes and their Inspiration of Students to Practice Literary Texts of English Language: three selected Secondary Schools in Sidama Zone, Ethiopia, in Focus. International Journal of Current Research, 10 (6), 70771-70776.
• Mengistu Burka, Taye Gebremariam, Zeleke Arficho. (2018). Sidaamu Afoo Interference in Learning Writing in English Language: the Case of Grade 9 Students of Selected High at Arbegona Woreda, Sidama Zone, Ethiopia.  International Journal of Current Research, 10 (5), 69936-69941.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2017). The Practices and Challenges of Mother Tongue as a Medium of Instruction: The Case of Sidaamu Afoo. International Journal of Development Research, 7 (1), 11080-11090.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2016). Ethiopian Public University Entrants’ Writing Skills in English Language: the case of Hawassa University Entrants. International Journal of English and Education, 5 (3), 465 – 474.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2016). A Study on English Language Majoring Students’ Use of English Language Learning Strategies: Hawassa University Students in Focus. International Journal of English and Education, 5 (3), 475 – 487.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2016). English Language Majoring Students’ Use of the English Language Learning Strategies vs. their Academic Achievement: the Case of Hawassa University Students. International Journal of English and Education, 5 (2), 218 – 230.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2015). Training in Metacognitive, Affective and Social Learning Strategies of Writing: Its Effects in Improving Students’ Use of the Strategies, the case of Hawassa University Students. International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Development, 2 (7), 422-428.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2014). The Effects of Training in Memory, Cognitive and Compensation Learning Strategies of Writing in Improving Students’ Use of the Strategies, Hawassa University Students in Focus. International Journal of Applied Research & Studies, 3 (12), 1 – 15.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2014). The Effects of Training in the Learning Strategies of Writing in Improving Students’ Use of the Strategies: A Study on Hawassa University Students. International Journal of English Language & Translation Studies, 2 (3), 113-127.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2014). Students’ Belief about Autonomous Learning of Writing vs. their Writing Performance: Hawassa University Students in Focus. International Journal of Innovative and Applied Research, 2 (11), 55- 62.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2014). Students’ Attitude towards Receiving Training in Learning Strategies of Writing vs. their Writing Performance: the case of Hawassa University Students. International Journal of Innovation and Scientific Research, 12 (1), 135-147.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2014). Training in the Learning Strategies of Writing: its Effects on different Ability Groups of Writing, User-groups of the Strategies and Gender with regard to Improving their Belief about Autonomous Learning of Writing. International Journal of Research, 1 (4), 166 – 197.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2014). The Effects of Students’ Writing Ability, their Use of Learning Strategies of Writing and Gender on their Attitude towards Receiving Training in Learning Strategies of Writing. International Journal of Research, 1 (7), 353 – 375.
• Zeleke Arficho Ayele. (2014). The Effects of Training in Learning Strategies of Writing in Improving Students’ Writing Skills: Hawassa University Students in Focus. International Journal of Scientific Footprints, 2 (1), 28–51.

8. PRESENTED PAPERS AT ANNUAL RESEARCH CONFERENCES

• The 8^th Annual International Research Conference, Assosa University, 4 – 5 June 2018, Conference Theme: Quality Education for Sustainable Development & Transforming the Life of the Society in Ethiopia
• The 4^th Annual National Research Conference, Assosa University, 1 – 2 June 2018, Conference Theme: Research for Immediate Response to Community Problems
• The 8^th Annual National Research Conference, Dilla University, 17 – 19 May 2018, Conference Theme: Research for Sustainable Development
• The 3^rd Annual National Research Conference, Debere Birhan College of Teacher Education, 17 – 18 June 2016, Conference Theme: Research for Improving Early Childhood Education & Child Care
• The 3^rd Annual National Research Conference, Wachemo University, 3 – 4 June 2016, Conference Theme: Demand Driven Research & Innovation – From Vision to Action for Sustainable Development
• The 3^rd Annual National Research Conference, Mettu University, 27 – 28 May 2016, Conference Theme: Enhancing Science, Technology & Innovation for Quality Education, Food Security & National Development
• The 2^nd Annual National Research Conference, Wachemo University, 5 – 6 June 2015, Conference Theme: Science, Technology & Sustainable Development – Visioning Mid-level Developed Ethiopia
• The 2^nd Annual National Research Conference, Mettu University, 1 – 2 May 2015, Conference Theme: Higher Education Institutions’ Role in Supporting the Growth & Transformation Plan (GTP) of Ethiopia
• The 2^nd Annual National Research Conference, MaddaWalabu University, 1 – 4 April 2015, Conference Theme: Challenges & Opportunities of Sustainable Development in Ethiopia
• A National Research Conference Organized by Ethiopian Teachers’ Association in Collaboration with Aksum University Teachers’ Association, Aksum University, 5 – 6 October 2014, Conference Theme: Teaching-Learning, Research & Community Services for National Development
• The 1^st Annual National Research Conference, School of Languages & Communication Studies, Hawassa University, 23 – 24 May 2014, Conference Theme: Status of English Language Teaching & Learning in SNNPRS  

9. TRAININGS TAKEN & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS RECEIVED

• Module Writing & Editing, Hawassa University, 14 – 15 February 2008
• Instructional Skills, Hawassa University, 12 – 16 November 2007
• Basic Computer Skills, Brook Computer Training Center, Addis Ababa, 26 January 2007 – 26 April 2007
• A Key English Language Trainer, Ministry of Education in Collaboration with British Council, 2004
• A Letter of Merit, Department of English Language & Literature, Hawassa University, 6 August 2009

10. STANDING COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP & OTHER SERVICES

• Chairperson, Student Admission & Placement Committee (Hawassa University), 27 March 2017 to January 12, 2022
• Chairperson, Committee for Screening Technical Assistants for Academic Scholarship (Hawassa University), 27 March 2017 to January 12, 2022
• Secretary, Academic Standards & Quality Assurance Committee (Hawassa University), 27 March 2017 to January 12, 2022
• Secretary, Academic Staff Promotion Committee (Hawassa University), 27 March 2017 to January 12, 2022
• Member, Council of Institute for Policy & Development  Research (Hawassa University), 26 December 2019 to January 12, 2022
• Chairperson, Freshman Program Council (Hawassa University), 15 January 2020 to January 12, 2022
• Secretary, Grade Approving Committee, School of  Language & Communication Studies (Hawassa University), 2007/08  –  2008/09
• Secretary,  English Language Improvement Center (Hawassa University), 2007/08  – 2008/09         
• Deputy Chairperson, TumnaEtta Hulegeb Meredaja Edir (Hawassa), 2013 – 2018
• Board of Editors: International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research (e-ISSN: 1694-2116, p-ISSN: 1694-2493), International Journal of World Languages (Online ISSN: 2775-9628, Print ISSN: 2775-961X), Eurasian Journal of Language Teaching and Linguistic Studies (Online ISSN: 2757-8232), International Journal of Research (e-ISSN: 2348-6848, p-ISSN: 2348-795X), and Frontiers in Finance and Economics
• Board member of a non-governmental organization: Bright Future Ethiopia Integrated Development Association (Hawassa), 18 November 2014 – 20 December 2016
• Chairperson, Atena Tera Condominium Owners’ Association (Hawassa), 29 September 2013 – 29 December 2015
• Member, Art, Anit-HIV/AIDS & Red Cross Clubs, Shone Preparatory & Secondary School, Hadiya Zone, SNNPRS, 2002/03 – 2004/05
• Unit-Leader, Shone Preparatory & Secondary School, Hadiya Zone, SNNPRS, 24 October 2003 – 7 July 2004

11. Languages

English            Amharic          Hadiyissa             Tembarissa/Kembatissa

12. Hobbies

Visiting sceneries        Extensive reading       Watching movies            Listening songs

References

• Dr.-Ing. Fisiha Getachew, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Hawassa University

Tel: +215916580261, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

• Dr. Mesay Hailu, Director General for Ethiopian Public Health Institute

Tel: +215903440040, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.   

• Dr. Nigussie Meshesha, CEO, Walta Media & Communication Corporate S.C

Tel: +251911420685, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Zeleke Arficho Ayele (PhD), April 2023