Centre for Language and Linguistics
| Type | School |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education |
| Head of Academic School | Dr Kevin Balchin |
| Dr Kevin Balchin | |
| Programme Director | Dr Jacopo Castaldi |
Latest research outputs
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Improvisation in foreign language teaching: bringing Stanislavski and Johnstone into the classroom
Almond, M. 2017. Improvisation in foreign language teaching: bringing Stanislavski and Johnstone into the classroom.Conference paper
Language teaching as a performing art
Almond, M. 2016. Language teaching as a performing art.Conference paper
The art of teaching and the power of rapport
Almond, M. 2017. The art of teaching and the power of rapport.Conference paper
Local perspectives through distant eyes: an exploration of English language teaching in Kerala in Southern India
Balchin, K. 2017. Local perspectives through distant eyes: an exploration of English language teaching in Kerala in Southern India. PhD Thesis Canterbury Christ Church University Faculty of Arts and HumanitiesPhD Thesis
How learners learn, how teachers teach
Balchin, K. 2014. How learners learn, how teachers teach.Conference paper
Teacher development – 21st century perspectives
Balchin, K. 2014. Teacher development – 21st century perspectives.Conference paper
What’s the point of asking teachers to reflect?
Balchin, K. 2015. What’s the point of asking teachers to reflect?Conference paper
Expanding the vision: a study of trainee teachers’ beliefs about using technology in the English language classroom
Balchin, K. and Wild, C. 2015. Expanding the vision: a study of trainee teachers’ beliefs about using technology in the English language classroom. Asian EFL Journal. 17 (4), pp. 37-67.Journal article
Exploring the role of recently-qualified English teachers in developing technology use in language classrooms through communities of practice
Balchin, K. and Wild, C. 2016. Exploring the role of recently-qualified English teachers in developing technology use in language classrooms through communities of practice. London British Council.Research report
A process approach to drama in language teaching
Almond, M. 2015. A process approach to drama in language teaching.Conference keynote
Implementing an action research scheme at English in Margate
Castaldi, J. 2015. Implementing an action research scheme at English in Margate.Journal article
The art of language teaching: are teacher identity and performative teaching mutually exclusive?
Almond, M. 2014. The art of language teaching: are teacher identity and performative teaching mutually exclusive?Conference keynote
The place of technology in teacher training and teacher development programmes
Balchin, K. 2010. The place of technology in teacher training and teacher development programmes.Conference paper
Using technology in second language learning: expanding the vision - a study of pre-service teachers
Balchin, K. 2010. Using technology in second language learning: expanding the vision - a study of pre-service teachers.Conference paper
Communicative methodology and technology: fusion or confusion?
Balchin, K. 2010. Communicative methodology and technology: fusion or confusion?Conference paper
Using technology in second language learning: what’s stopping you?
Balchin, K. and Lal, C. 2011. Using technology in second language learning: what’s stopping you?Conference paper
Three years overseas: the impact of a substantial U.K.-based element in a training programme for English Language teachers
Balchin, K. and Saw, N. 2013. Three years overseas: the impact of a substantial U.K.-based element in a training programme for English Language teachers.Conference paper
Teacher identity – putting the human centre stage: socio-psychological considerations in English language teaching
Almond, M. 2013. Teacher identity – putting the human centre stage: socio-psychological considerations in English language teaching. Humanising Language Teaching. 15 (4).Journal article
Is language teaching performance art?
Almond, M. 2013. Is language teaching performance art? The Teacher Trainer. 27 (3).Journal article
The use of drama in English language teaching
Almond, M. 2010. The use of drama in English language teaching.Digital or visual media
Towards interpersonal and socio-psychological harmony in the language classroom
Almond, M. 2011. Towards interpersonal and socio-psychological harmony in the language classroom.Conference keynote
Engage and activate: English through drama with young learners
Almond, M. 2012. Engage and activate: English through drama with young learners.Conference keynote
Lessons from the actor: developing teacher presence in the English language classroom
Almond, M. 2012. Lessons from the actor: developing teacher presence in the English language classroom.Conference keynote
Teaching as a performing art
Almond, M. 2011. Teaching as a performing art.Conference keynote
Just who do you think you are? Teacher identity in ELT
Almond, M. 2010. Just who do you think you are? Teacher identity in ELT.Conference keynote
Affect and performance skills in the language classroom
Almond, M. 2010. Affect and performance skills in the language classroom. in: Lal, C. (ed.) Towards a Student-Centred Pedagogy in English Language Teaching Kerala, India Centre for English Language Learning and Teaching. pp. 21-26Book chapter
Outcome of ANCA-associated renal vasculitis: a 5-year retrospective study
Booth, A., Almond, M., Burns, A., Ellis, P., Gaskin, G., Neild, G., Plaisance, M., Pusey, C. and Jayne, D. 2003. Outcome of ANCA-associated renal vasculitis: a 5-year retrospective study. American Journal of Kidney Diseases. 41 (4), pp. 776-784.Journal article
The influence of the activity type and of the teacher in promoting autonomous learning in the language classroom
Balchin, K., Manjit Singh, S., Saw, N. and Teoh, L. 2011. The influence of the activity type and of the teacher in promoting autonomous learning in the language classroom.Conference paper
Activity-based language practice
Balchin, K. 2012. Activity-based language practice.Conference paper
Where do we go from here? Practitioners’ views on the state of ELT in Kerala, Southern India
Balchin, K. 2012. Where do we go from here? Practitioners’ views on the state of ELT in Kerala, Southern India.Conference paper
Classroom strategies for developing autonomous vocabulary learners
Balchin, K., Jamal, N. and Jenam, I. 2011. Classroom strategies for developing autonomous vocabulary learners.Conference paper
Drama
Almond, M. 2004. Drama. English Teaching Professional. 35, p. 7.Journal article
Promoting learner autonomy among English language learners
Balchin, K. 2012. Promoting learner autonomy among English language learners. English Activities Update. 2 (1).Journal article
Towards a more communicative approach to ELT in India: the missing link between theory and practice
Balchin, K. and Lal, C. 2011. Towards a more communicative approach to ELT in India: the missing link between theory and practice. in: Jamuna, B. and Lal, C. (ed.) New Strides in English Teaching Kochi, India Gowli. pp. 93-99Book chapter
Using technology in the English language classroom in Kerala: what's stopping you?
Balchin, K. 2011. Using technology in the English language classroom in Kerala: what's stopping you? Proceedings of International Conference on ELT: Pedagogical Strategies in the 21st Century.Journal article
La Actuacion en la Ensenanza de los Idiomas: el Arte del Actor Condensado para el Salon de Clases in Didactica de las Lenguasculturas
Almond, M. 2011. La Actuacion en la Ensenanza de los Idiomas: el Arte del Actor Condensado para el Salon de Clases in Didactica de las Lenguasculturas. in: Derosas, M. and Torresan, P. (ed.) Didactica de las Lenguasculturas Argentina SB/Alma. pp. 177-185Book chapter
The battle of the boards
Rich, S. 2012. The battle of the boards. English Teaching Professional.Journal article
Movement in ELT: Laban and Stanislavski – an actor’s approach
Almond, M. 2008. Movement in ELT: Laban and Stanislavski – an actor’s approach.Conference paper
Teaching English with drama: how to use drama and plays when teaching - for the professional English language teacher
Almond, M. 2005. Teaching English with drama: how to use drama and plays when teaching - for the professional English language teacher. London Modern English Publishing.Book
Going the whole hog: putting on a play with your students
Almond, M. 2007. Going the whole hog: putting on a play with your students.Conference paper
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