Katherine Wang
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Tutor; Reading Circles Program Module Convenor
Centre for English Language Education
Qualifications
MA TESOL
Fellowship of Higher Education Associate (FHEA)
Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications (T&L)
Trinity CertPT in Teaching EAP (NILE)
TEAP Certificate (SOAS University of London)
CELTA (Cambridge English)
TKT Certificate (Cambridge English)
Biography
Katherine is an experienced English teacher specializing in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and English as a Foreign Language (EFL). She has a strong background in education and business, with a focus on creating student-centered learning environments for academic reading and writing. Currently working as an EAP tutor at CELE within UNNC, she also serves as the module convenor for the Reading Circles Program and is involved in CELE Freshman Transition Programmes, engaging students in extensive reading and English literature discussions outside of academic contexts.
Teaching
RWAC [Reading and Writing in Academic Contexts]
OCS [Oral Communication Skills]
ESAC [English for Specific Academic Contexts]
Research interests
Teachers' experiences and perceptions of transitioning from EGP to EAP instruction.
Methodological transfer from general ELT to EAP contexts.
Publications
Morris, G., Mo, J. , Berhanu Tesema, F., Wang, K., Li, L. (2024) ‘Navigating Transnational Higher Education Management: Insights From Experience’ in In Morris, G. & Kozuch, S. (2024). Engaging higher education teachers and students with transnational leadership (pp. 39-54). IGI Global.
Wang, K. (2024) ‘Investigating Chinese Postgraduate Students’ Perceptions of the Effectiveness of a Pre-sessional Program in a Sino-foreign University in Mainland China’. Paper presented at the 2024 Global English Education China Assembly, July 26, 2024, Zhuhai, China.
Wang, K. (2024) ‘Innovation in EAP teaching, learning and assessment’. Paper presented at the 2024 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education, July 4, 2024, Hong Kong SAR, China.