Dr Nicola Latimer
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I have a Master’s in Applied Linguistics and a PhD in Language Assessment; I studied for both at the University of Bedfordshire. In the past, I have taught English as a second language in a range of contexts and worked as the Language Centre Manager supporting the university’s international students with the development of their English Language skills from 2009-2012. I have also taught on the Masters in Applied Linguistics at Queen Mary University London. I started working part-time at CRELLA in 2014 whilst also studying for my PhD. I run the CRELLA research seminar programme and lead a range of research projects related to tests such as IELTS and Aptis. CRELLA offers a really supportive work environment with excellent mentoring from colleagues with a wide range of skills and experience.
I research the teaching and assessment of language skills, especially reading, writing and listening; accommodations for dyslexia in language assessment often using technologies such as eye-tracking and keystroke logging as research tools.
I am currently a member of the International Language Testing Association JEDI task force. In the past, I have server on the committee of the British Association of Applied Linguistics Testing Evaluation and Assessment Special Interest Group. I have acted as a reviewer for several journals such as The International Journal of TESOL and TESOL Quarterly. I am currently editing a special issue on reading and eye-tracking for the The International Journal of TESOL
I welcome proposals for supervision from postgraduate research students in all aspects of language teaching and the assessment of reading, writing or listening. I am interested in the role of technology in language teaching and assessment, and how we can better accommodate students with special needs such as dyslexia. Before getting in touch, please be sure to read our guidance on applying to study at CRELLA
Students I currently supervise:
| Anna Raneri | The impact of integrated peer and teacher-led feedback on English essay writing tasks |
My recent publications include two papers related to using eye tracking for language test validation; a chapter in volume 50 of Studies in Language Testing [PDF] and an article in the International Journal of TESOL Studies [PDF]
address
Professor Tony Green
Director of CRELLA
University of Bedfordshire
Putteridge Bury
Hitchin Road
Luton, Bedfordshire
UK, LU2 8LE
telephone
+44 (0)1582 489086