Aspirations :
Applying a learner- driven approach to teaching for academic, business and cultural purposes for adults with a pedagogical focus on implementing Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL) embracing Socio-Cultural Theory (SCT).The endeavor is to create a balance between the curriculum and learner’s knowledge base to scaffold business basics and advanced strategies with language learning and evidence based approaches for pragmatic competence that is transferable and enjoyable.
UAC_030_ MBA pilot courses.
Have taught 4 cohorts since April, 2024
New Instructor Orientation
Skill based language teaching with Canadian context using PBLA structure following CLB standards
Teaching EAP to 2 Section UAC030_17 and UAC030 18
Sales & Promotion oriented interactions with Chest Specialists, Immunologists, Physicians, GP, and Chemists.
NLP Coaching Master, Makani Academy, Cyprus
Workshop
BC TEAL - May 2024 and UCW, UAP PD, July 26,2024- Engaging and Enabling Teacher Feedback :A Kaleidoscopic Approach
Co-Publish Research Paper
Macleod, G., Lent, N., Tian, X., Liang, Y., Moore, M., & Sen, S. (2020). Balancing supportive relationships and developing independence: an activity theory approach to understanding feedback in context for master’s students. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 45(7), 958–972. https://doi.org/10.1080/02602938.2020.1719976
Consultancy:
· Ethnographic Study for meal substitution concept, Pune (March 2012)
· Concept Testing for Mini Meals from pre-to-post consumption study, Pune (December 2012)
Dr. William Acton, Former Director, MA TESOL Program, Trinity Western University
Email: wracton@gmail.com
Ange Quapp, UAP Faculty Course Lead, University Canada West
Email: ange.quapp@ucanwest.ca
Emily Keery, Assistant Director Learning Commons, Writing Centre, Trinity Western University
Email: emily.keery@twu.ca
TESL Canada Federation Professional Certificate Standard 3
Introduction to Portfolio Based Language Assessment(PBLA) for Classroom Instructors
International Certificate in Teaching English as an Additional Language (ICTEAL® )
TESL Ontario Certification and Professional Designation for English Language Teachers of Adults
CLB Bootcamp , Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks
Tutor- Level 1, CRLA in International Tutor Training Program
Certified Instructional Designer, Stengthscape
Coaching skills for learner centered conversations, online learning initiative of Imperial College London
Cambridge CELTA - Pass B
NLP Coaching Master, Makani Academy, Cyprus