Simon Thomas
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor
英语语言教学中心
学历
MA English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics,
MA Philosophy,
BA (Hons.) Philosophy,
Cambridge CELTA (Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults)
个人简介
I taught at UNNC from 2016 until 2019 and again from 2022. Aside from this, I have taught academic English at various universities in the UK, worked as Assistant Head of English at De Montfort University International College in the UK, and have coordinated and developed English language courses there and at James Cook University in Singapore. I set up and managed a website for English language teachers between 2008 and 2012, and am becoming more involved with online app development.
教学
I have taught courses in reading and writing, listening and speaking, critical thinking, and English for Economics at UNNC.
研究方向
I am interested in cognitive and educational psychology, philosophy of mind, philosophy for children (P4C), materials and course development.
奖项 / 专利
2021 Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award, De Montfort University, UK
发表文章
Various minor publications, such as a blog post for the British Education Studies Association and an IELTS workbook for students at the British Council in Budapest.
学术交流
I have given presentations and led workshops on student feedback and feedforward, online apps for collaborative and competitive learning, small cultures and classroom learning, and collaborative writing.