Saman Ange-Michel Gougou, PhD
“ Rejoice evermore “ 1 Thessalonians 5 :16
The research and need to understand more about the world is the main aspect of my personality.
Indeed, after a mathematics baccalaureate, I decided to continue my studies in Humans Sciences in order to understand “Why the persons do what they do?” It is my motivation.
PUBLICATIONS:
-Paschal, M. J., Mawela, R., Gougou, S. A.-M., & Oyore, M. (2024). Investigating internationalization of higher education in the post-pandemic era. International Journal of Research Studies in Education, 13(13), 73-88.
- Gougou, S.A-M (2024) Using Massive Open Online Courses to Support Human Wellbeing and Resilience, 2nd International positive schools and well-being congress Processing Book, / Kyrenia / North Cyprus
- Gougou, S. A-M & Paschal, M., J. (2024). Digital Communication and Small and Medium Enterprises Sustainable Development in Africa. ISRG Journal of Arts Humanities & Social Sciences (ISRGJAHSS), II(II), 66 75.
- Paschal, M. J., Gougou, S. A. M., & Kagendo, N. M. (2024). Shifting the Balance: The Status of E-Learning in Sub-Saharan Africa in the Age of Global Crisis. In Challenges of Globalization and Inclusivity in Academic Research (pp. 20-34). IGI Global.
-Gougou, S. A.-M., Paschal, M. J., & Eichman, E. (2023). Community of Inquiry Perspectives in English Language Practice and Social Media. Canadian Journal of Educational and Social Studies, 3(6), 52–62.
- Gougou, S. A.M., (2023). Analyzing Digital Platforms Appropriation to Support Organization Communication through Industry 5.0 Paradigm. Journal of Communication and Public Relations, 2(2), 1-20,
-Paschal, M. J., Shamaieva, I. I., & Gougou, S. A. M. (2023, May). Embracing Professional Development: A Journey Of Personal Growth And Professional Success In School Organizations. In 1st International Positive Schools & Well-Being Congress (p. 36).
-Shamaieva, I., Paschal, M.J., & Gougou, S. A.-M. (2023). The ECOSOPHY concept in discourses of language education: a cross-cultural perspective. Cognition, communication, discourse, 26,140-151.
- Gougou, S., & Paschal, M. J. (2023). Integrating Open Educational Resource to Support Transformative Approach in English as a Foreign Language in Africa. Canadian Journal of Language and Literature Studies, 3(3), 26–44.
-Gougou S,. A-M, Paschal, M., & Shamaieva, I. ( 2023) Rethinking African City Sustainability through Digital Socio-Technology, _Global Journal of Human Social Science ( C), Vol 23( 1), 16-26.
-Paschal, M. J. & Gougou, S. A-M..(2022). Promoting 21st Century Skills in English Language Teaching: A Pedagogical Transformation in Ivory Coast. Global Journal of Educational Studies, Vol. 8(2)
- Gougou, S. A-M. & Paschal, M. J.(2022). Digital Sociability and the Construction of Social Links on Social Digital Network in Ivory Coast: A Case Study of Young Abidjanese. Direct Research Journal of Social Science and Educational Studies. Vol. 10(7), Pp. 118-127.
- Gougou, S. A-M (2022) Cultivating communities of practice to support professional development in TESOL , ( Eds) in Africa ELTA Newsletter Issue 10, February 2022 , 22-25, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vLfMzrE82uyq8jEQ4EF_woTTsmj967oJ/view
- Gougou S. A-M. (2021) Uniwax in Palmer K. & Traore S. African business case study handbook volume 1 (Eds.), April 2021, USA, 66-74, https://www.amazon.com/African-Business-Case-Study-1/dp/B093B8H8QF
- Gougou, S. A-M (2019). La plurisémioticité dans les communications écrites des jeunes citadins sur le web social , in Colloque Medias, communication & vie urbaine (Seminar) , Université Félix Houphouët Boigny, UFRICA and Buckingham University , 05 June 2019, (131-142), https://www.researchgate.net/publication/364309867_La_plurisemioticite_dans_les_communications_ecrites_des_jeunes_citadins_sur_le_web_social
2. Some Talks, Presentations & Research
- 2024: Black English Language Professionals and Friends (BELPaF) Symposium, Jul. 27
- 2024: 2nd International positive schools and well-being congress, May 2024 ( 2 presentations)
-2023 West and Central Africa Teachers of English Conference, West and Central Africa RELOs, Nov. 2-4, 2023,
- 2023 CINELTA 3rd Annual Conference, IUGB, Cote d'ivoire, May 20.
-2023 The XV International Conference: “Methodological and psychological issues of teaching foreign languages: reaching for school and university integration”, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University( Ukraine), April 21st, ( 73 -75) https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JeZdrILeIvQvUWD8bbcRNMhMwhWwyRMk/view
- 2023 TESOL 2023 Virtual Convention & English Expo, 2nd & 3rd April
- 2022 TELTA Webinar session 8 , 21 & 22 Juliet 2022
- 2022 2nd Annual West Africa TESOL Virtual Conference, Jul 1 -2, 2022, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADaUuYZ3EDc
- 2021 1st Annual West Africa TESOL virtual Conference , 27-30 Sept. 2021
- 2021 LEAD2 MOOC online workshop, University Governance and Academic Leadership in a Time of Global Uncertainty, VUB & LEAD2 team, January 12th 2021, http://lead2-project.eu/node/147
Primary Interests:
Education
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Ph.D, Language and Communication Sciences
Université Alassane OUATTARA ( Côte d'Ivoire)
2024
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Certificate of completion, Blended Learning Practice (MOOC)
Commonwealth of Learning in partnership with Athabasca University( Canada)
2022
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Certificate, Leadership Development for Young Academic Leaders
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Lead2 Partners
2021
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Certificate, Product Masterclass: How to Build Digital Products
Product School (USA)
2021
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Certificate, Product Masterclass: How to Scale your Product
Product School ( USA)
2020
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Certificate, University Governance and Academic Leadership
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) and Lead2 Partners
2020
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Certificate, Best Practices for Biomedical Research Data Management
Harvard Medical school, NHI & Canvas Network ( USA)
2020
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Certificate of Participation, Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching
Swinburne University of Technology ( Australia )
2019
Work Experience
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Digital Consultant
Employer: Freelance- Cypher Global- Propitiatoire Corporation ( Cote d'Ivoire)
March 2014 - present
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Consultant in Social Society Organization
Employer: NGO MESAD ( Côte d'Ivoire)
December 2015 - December 2016
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Scholar in Language and Communication
Employer: University Alassane Ouattara, Bouaké ( Côte d'Ivoire)
January 2014 - present
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Bilingual ( French- English) teacher/interpreter/Translator
Employer: Volunteer
March 2019 - present
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Workshop presenter
Employer: Université Alassane OUATTARA ( Ivory coast)- LEAD2 Project, RELO Dakar
January 2021 - present
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Writer and research writing Consultant
Employer: Independent
January 2015 - present
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Proposals reviewer
Employer: TESOL International Association
June 2023 - present
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Communication and Fundraising Officer
Employer: ONG ESPACE CONFIANCE
November 2023 - present
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Editorial Board Member
Employer: Journal of Communication & Public Relations (JCPR)
May 2024 - present
Membership in Professional Organizations
- LEAD2 Community ( Online)
- LINCS Community ( Online adult education practitioners community funded by the U.S. Department of Education)
- TESOL International Association ( professional community of educators, researchers, administrators, and students committed to advancing excellence in English language teaching for speakers of other languages worldwide. )
- Africa ELTA ( Africa English Language Teachers Association)
- INEE (Inter-agency Network for Education in Emergencies )
- IAPHL (International Association for Public Health Logisticians)
- YALI West Africa Alumni Chapter Cote d'Ivoire
Languages Spoken
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French
Native speaker
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English
Advanced proficiency
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Spanish
Intermediate proficiency
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German
Basic proficiency
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Russian
Basic proficiency
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Chinese
Basic proficiency
Psychology Mentors, Inspirations, and Influences
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Lia HollanderA psychologist and teacher during my English training at the USA Embassy of Abidjan. A very visionary and positive person. She told me “You need to learn more and share more to find your reason to exist in this world.”
Summary
Primary goal: Be an active person, determined to improve the world by sharing my skills and experiences with everyone
Will become available: December 1, 2021
Willing to relocate: Yes
Description
I have required skills like motivation, expertise, leadership and digital culture to successfully carry out the researches, collaborative project and volunteer work to lead the world unto sustainable development . Indeed, I have a broad background in languages and communication sciences, with specific expertise in digital communication. Then, my autonomy and empathy are useful to understand persons needs and help them to feel better.
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Presentations
- LEAD2 MOOC Online Workshop: University Governance in a Time of Pandemic: A Case study
- Conference : Cultivating Communities of Practice to Support Professional Development in TESOL
- TELTA Webibar Updated strategies for Limited English speakers
- Conference : Promoting Lifelong Learning for Pedagogical Transformation in ELT
- Using Massive Open Online Courses for an Educative Global Citizenship Resilience
Other Files
- Certificate of completion " Blended Learning Practice".
- Michel Gougou TTS22 Attendance Certificate.pdf
- Language for resilience Teaching English to refugee and displaced learners
- Certificate of Completion "Best practices for Biomedical Research Data Management"
- Gougou Certificate Scientific Communication & Publishing
- Introductory Importation and Customs Clearance certificate
Saman Ange-Michel Gougou, PhD
Abidjan
Côte d'Ivoire