Profile

Biography

I joined the Department of Education in October 2014. I teach on the MA TESOL and MA in Applied Linguistics for (English) Language Teaching programmes. I was Deputy Programme Leader for MA TESOL from 2014 to 2018 and Director of Taught Masters (Admissions and Assessment) from 2018 to 2022. I supervise dissertations and theses in the area of TESOL.

Before joining the Department of Education, I worked as a Lecturer in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge. While there, I contributed to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in language teacher education and developed and led an MA TESOL and Materials Development programme.

Before my lectureship in Cambridge, I worked at the Institute of English and American Studies at the University of Gdansk, Poland, where I was involved in BA and MA EFL teacher education programmes.

I have an MA (English Philology) and a PhD (Linguistics/TEFL) from Adam Mickiewicz University, Poland, and an MA (Applied Linguistics and TEFL) from the University of Portsmouth, UK. I am a CELTA teacher and a CELTA teacher trainer. I have been a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy since 2013.

Since I arrived at the University of York, I have taught on the following modules:

• TESOL Methods
• Teaching and Learning Language
• Language Curriculum Design and Evaluation
• Evaluating TESOL Practice
• Methodology of Teaching English for Academic Purposes
• Research Methods in Language Learning and Teaching
• Planning and Communicating Research
• Professional Practice in Education

Research

Overview

My research interests include:

• L2 reading
• Learner/Teacher autonomy
• Language learner strategies
• Teacher self-efficacy
• Reflective teaching/practice
• TESOL teacher education and professional development
• Teacher self-efficacy
• Language assessment literacy

I am actively involved in TESOL-oriented research. I have conducted research projects in Poland, Sri Lanka, India, Armenia, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Japan, and Ecuador.

Publications

Full publications list

Monographs

Cirocki, A., & Hallet, W. (2024). Professionalising English language teaching: Concepts and reflections for action in teacher education. Cambridge University Press.

Cirocki, A. (2016). Developing learner autonomy through tasks: Theory, research, practice. LinguaBooks.

Articles

Cirocki, A., & Taylor, S. (2025). Perezhivanie and its application to the professional growth of TESOL teachers. TESL-EJ, 29(2). 

Cirocki, A., Anam, S., & Ramadhan, R. (2025). Indonesian pre-service EFL teachers’ readiness for developing learner autonomy: A mixed-methods case study. rEFLections, 32(2), 732–753.

Cirocki, A., Anam, S., Drajati, N. A., & Soden, B. (2025). Assessment literacy among Indonesian pre-service English language teachers: A mixed-methods study. Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research, 13(1), 23–44.

Cirocki, A., & Imsa-ard, P. (2024). Integrating reflective practice into undergraduate teacher education programmes in ELT: A no-lose deal for Thai universities. PASAA Journal, 68, 440–468. 

Cirocki, A., Indrarathne, B., & Alcivar Calderon, V. E. (2024). Effectiveness of professional development training on reflective practice and action research: A case study from Ecuador. Reflective Practice, 1–19. 

Cirocki, A., & Anam, S. (2024). How much freedom do we have…? Perceived autonomy of secondary school EFL teachers in Indonesia. Language Teaching Research, 28(2), 440–465.

He, D., & Cirocki, A. (2024). Business peoples’ perceptions of English language use and its importance in the Chinese business world: A mixed-methods study. Asian Englishes, 1–19. 

Cirocki, A., Ito, A., Soden, B., & Noret, N. (2024). Measuring self-reported efficacy of secondary school EFL teachers: The case of Japan.  TESL-EJ, 27(2).

Cirocki, A., Anam, S., Retnaningdyah, T., & Soden, B. (2023). Measuring job satisfaction of Indonesian secondary school English language teachers before and during the pandemic: A mixed-methods study. TESL-EJ, 27(2).

Cirocki, A., Soto, S. T., Rojas Encalada, M. A., & Honores Cuenca, K. V. (2019). Motivational strategies in the secondary school EFL classroom: The case of Ecuador. Electronic Journal of Foreign Language Teaching, 16(2), 250-265.

Cirocki, A., Parba, J., Caparoso, J., & Caday, K. (2019). Reading strategies in the Filipino secondary school ESL classroom: Use and instruction. Asian Journal of English Language Teaching, 28, 29-60.

Cirocki, A., & Widodo, H. P. (2019). Reflective practice in English language teaching in Indonesia: Shared practices from two teacher educators. Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research, 7(3), 15-35.

Cirocki, A., & Farrell, T. S. C. (2019). Professional development of secondary school EFL teachers: Voices from Indonesia. System, 85, 1-14.

Cirocki, A., Anam, S., & Retnaningdyah, P. (2019). Readiness for autonomy in English language learning: The case of Indonesian high school students. Iranian Journal of Language Teaching Research, 7(2), 1-18.

Cirocki, A., & Canh, L. V. (2018). Anxiety, strategy use and multiple intelligences in the EFL reading classroom: Voices from Hanoi. Asian Journal of English Language Teaching, 27, 1-45.

Cirocki, A., & Farrell, T. S. C. (2017). Reflective practice for professional development of ELT practitioners. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 6(2), 5-22.

Cirocki, A., & Arceusz, A. (2016). Research methods in foreign/second language didactics. TEANGA, Journal of the Irish Association for Applied Linguistics, 24, 1-19.

Cirocki, A., & Caparoso, J. (2016). Attitudes, motivations and beliefs about reading in the Filipino secondary school ESL classroom. International Journal of Applied Linguistics and English Literature, 5(7), 1-18.

Cirocki, A., & Farrelly, R. (2016). Research and reflective practice in the EFL classroom: Voices from Armenia. Eurasian Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2(1), 31-56

Cirocki, A., David, M. K., Gupta, D., & Dalal, G. (2015). Critical thinking in the Malaysian and Indian ESL reading classroom. Interdisciplinary Journal of Linguistics, 8, 90-116.

Widodo, H. P., & Cirocki, A. (2015). Video-mediated listening tasks in the EAL classroom: A sociopragmatic perspective. Asian EFL Journal, 81, 62-90.

Cirocki, A., Tennekoon, S., & Peña Calvo, A. (2014). Research and reflective practice in the ESL classroom: Voices from Sri Lanka. The Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 39(4), 24-44.

Cirocki, A. (2013). The reading portfolio: A tool for learning and assessment in the secondary school EFL classroom. The International Journal of Innovation in English Language Teaching and Research, 2(2), 223-240.

Cirocki, A. (2013). Literature in the EFL classroom: A social constructivist perspective. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 2(1), 69-88.

Cirocki, A. (2013). Descriptive statistics for EFL classroom research: Plain and simple. Modern English Teacher, 22(3), 73-77.

Widodo, H. P., & Cirocki, A. (2013). Noticing as a scaffolding strategy for writing academic paragraphs. English Teaching Professional, 88, 16-18.

Widodo, H. P., & Cirocki, A. (2013). Noticing as a scaffolding strategy for writing academic paragraphs. English Teaching Professional, 87, 16-18.

Cirocki, A. (2013). Conducting research in the classroom: Collecting qualitative and quantitative data. Modern English Teacher, 22(2), 63-69.

Cirocki, A. (2013). Conducting research in the EFL classroom. Modern English Teacher, 22(1), 76-81.

Cirocki, A. (2012). Genre theory: A horn of plenty for EFL students. Nordic Journal of English Studies, 11(3), 78-99.

Cirocki, A. (2012). Establishing a club of readers in the EFL classroom. Modern English Teacher, 21(4), 53-57.

Cirocki, A. (2011). Teaching listening to EFL junior high school students in Poland. Open! Journal of The Estonian Association of Teachers of English, 11-18.

Cirocki, A. (2011). Age is only a number: Evaluating and modernising dated EFL materials. Folio, 14(2), 12-16. 

Cirocki, A. (2011). The importance of learners’ ability to communicate in English and its implementation in the Polish context of language teaching. Journal of Linguistics and Language Teaching, 2(1), 111-127.

Book Chapters

Cirocki, A., Sapp, T., & Farrelly, R. (2024). Developing materials for ELT classrooms: A brief introduction. In A. Cirocki, R. Farrelly, & T. Sapp (Eds.), Developing materials for innovative teaching and sustainable learning: ELT practitioners’ experiences from diverse global contexts (pp. 1–25). Springer.

Sapp, T., Cirocki, A., & Farrelly, R. (2024). Developing materials for ELT classrooms: Closing remarks. In A. Cirocki, R. Farrelly, & T. Sapp (Eds.), Developing materials for innovative teaching and sustainable learning: ELT practitioners’ experiences from diverse global contexts (pp. 489–515). Springer.

Indrarathne, B., Cirocki, A., & McCulloch, S. (2024). Cognitive and educational psychology for TESOL practitioners: Concluding reflections. In A. Cirocki, B. Indrarathne, & S. McCulloch (Eds.), Cognitive and educational psychology for TESOL: A guide for practitioners (pp. 445–460). Springer. 

Cirocki, A., Indrarathne, B., & McCulloch, S. (2024). Cognitive and educational psychology for TESOL practitioners: An introduction. In A. Cirocki, B. Indrarathne, & S. McCulloch (Eds.), Cognitive and educational psychology for TESOL: A guide for practitioners (1–13). Springer. 

Nueva, J. C., Gabales, B. G. Jr., & Cirocki, A. (2024). Becoming reflective ELT practitioners: Insights and foresights from the University of Southeastern Philippines. In A. Cirocki, M. Wyatt, & X. (A). Gao (Eds.), Developing reflective TESOL practitioners through teacher education: Insights from Asia (pp. 127–154). Springer. 

Gao, X (A)., Wyatt, M., & Cirocki, A. (2024). Reflective practice in TESOL: Concluding reflections. In A. Cirocki, M. Wyatt, & X (A) Gao (Eds.), Developing reflective TESOL practitioners through teacher education: Insights from Asia (pp. 369-385). Springer.

Baizhanov, Y., & Cirocki, A. (2023). Professional development of CLIL teachers in Kazakhstan: The case of Nazarbayev Intellectual Upper-Secondary Schools. In A. Cirocki, R. Farrelly, & H. Buchanan (Eds.), Continuing professional development of TESOL practitioners: A global landscape (pp. 245-276). Springer.

Cirocki, A., Farrelly, R., & Buchanan, H. (2023). Continuing professional development in TESOL: Current perspectives. In A. Cirocki, R. Farrelly, & H. Buchanan (Eds.), Continuing professional development of TESOL practitioners: A global landscape (pp. 1-26). Springer.

Buchanan, H., Farrelly, R., & Cirocki, A. (2023). Concluding remarks on continuing professional development in TESOL. In A. Cirocki, R. Farrelly, & H. Buchanan (Eds.), Continuing professional development of TESOL practitioners: A global landscape (pp. 395-411). Springer.

Cirocki, A., Madyarov, I., & Baecher, L. (2019). Contemporary perspectives on student teacher learning and the TESOL practicum. In A. Cirocki, I. Madyarov & L. Baecher (Eds.), Current perspectives on the TESOL practicum: Cases from around the globe (pp. 1–20). Springer.

Cirocki, A., Madyarov, I., & Baecher, L. (2019). The TESOL Practicum: A diverse landscape. In A. Cirocki, I. Madyarov & L. Baecher (Eds.), Current perspectives on the TESOL practicum: Cases from around the globe (pp. 289-297). Springer.

Cirocki, A. (2010). Literature in the CLT classroom: Materials design. In H. P. Widodo & L. Savova (Eds.), The Lincom guide to materials design in ELT (pp. 85-102). Lincom.

Cirocki, A. (2010). Classroom ethnographies: Doing teacher research. In G. Park, H. P. Widodo, & A. Cirocki (Eds.), Observation of teaching: Bridging theory and practice through research on teaching (pp. 63-84). Lincom.

Cirocki, A. (2009). The place and role of literary texts in language education: A historical overview. In A. Cirocki (Ed.), Extensive reading in English language teaching (pp. 157-170). Lincom.

Cirocki, A. (2009). Implementing the ER approach to literature in the EFL secondary school classroom: An action research study. In A. Cirocki (Ed.), Extensive reading in English language teaching (pp. 521-546). Lincom.

Cirocki, A. (2007). Literature in the history of English language teaching. In R. Coreil (Ed.), Imagination, cognition, language acquisition: A unified approach to theory and practice (pp. 118-122). New Jersey City University.

Edited Volumes

Cirocki, A., Farrelly, R., & Sapp, T. (Eds.). (2024). Developing materials for innovative teaching and sustainable learning: ELT practitioners’ experiences from diverse global contexts. Springer.

Cirocki, A., Indrarathne, B., & McCulloch, S. (Eds.). (2024). Cognitive and educational psychology for TESOL: A guide for practitioners. Springer.

Cirocki, A., Wyatt, M., & Gao, X.  (Eds.). (2024). Developing reflective TESOL practitioners through teacher education: Insights from Asia. Springer.

Cirocki, A., Farrelly, R., & Buchanan, H. (Eds.). (2023). Continuing professional development of TESOL practitioners: A global landscape. Springer. 

Cirocki, A., Madyarov, I., & Baecher, L. (Eds.). (2019). Current perspectives on the TESOL practicum: Cases from around the globe. Springer. 

Widodo, H. P., & Cirocki, A. (Eds.). (2012). Innovation and creativity in ELT methodology. Nova Science Publisher.

Park, G., Widodo, H. P., & Cirocki, A. (Eds.). (2010). Observation of teaching: Bridging theory and practice through research on teaching. Lincom.

Special Issues

Cirocki, A., & David, M. K. (2024). Translanguaging in English language teaching and learning. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 13(1).

Cirocki, A., & Coombe, C. (2023). Leadership and management in TESOL. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 12(2).

Cirocki, A., & Wyatt, M. (2023). TESOL teacher motivation, identity, engagement, and agency. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 12(1).

Cirocki, A., & Motschenbacher, H. (2022). Diversity and representation in the ELT classroom. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 11(1).

Cirocki, A., & Johnson, K. (2022). Mentoring beginning TESOL teachers. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 11(1).

Cirocki, A., & Wilden, E. (2021). Teaching English to young learners. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 10(2).

Cirocki, A., & Brown, J. D. (2021). Assessment in the ELT classroom. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 10(1).

Cirocki, A., & Golombek, P. (2020). Sociocultural theory in teacher education and development. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 9(2).

Cirocki, A., & Burns, A. (2019). Language teachers as researchers. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 8(2).

Cirocki, A., & Farrelly, R. (2019). Current perspectives on teaching English to refugee-background students. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 8(1).

Cirocki, A., & Levy, M. (2018). Educational technology in English language learning and teaching. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 7(2).

Cirocki, A., & Farrell, T. S. C. (2017). Reflective practice in the ELT classroom. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 6(2).

Goh, C., & Cirocki, A. (2016). Teaching and researching listening and speaking skills in the ELT classroom. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 5(2).

Cirocki, A., & Tomlinson, B. (2015). Materials in the ELT classroom: Development, use and evaluation. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 4(2).

Cirocki, A., & Maley, A. (2014). TESOL teacher education and development. The European Journal of Applied Linguistics and TEFL, 3(2).

ELT Materials

Cirocki, A., Retnaningdyah, P., & contributors. (2024). Diversity and inclusion. Universitas Negeri Surabaya. 

Cirocki, A., Retnaningdyah, P., & contributors. (2023). Caring for the environment. Universitas Negeri Surabaya.

Cirocki, A., & Peña Calvo, A. (2015). In a strange land: Teaching reading creatively with short stories. LinguaBooks.

Cirocki, A. (2005). Step by step: A grammar book for Polish learners of English. Handybooks.

External activities

Memberships

• Materials Development Association, UK
• UK Literacy Association
• Higher Education Academy, UK
• TESOL International, USA
• British Association for Applied Linguistics, UK
• Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, Canada
• International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, USA
• University English, UK
• European Society for the Study of English, UK

Consultancy

• Department of English, Malang University, Indonesia (2019-2023)
• Department of English and Media, Anglia Ruskin University, UK (2014-2018)
• School of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka (2012-2014)

Visiting/Adjunct Professor Appointments

• Visiting Professor in TESOL, State University of Surabaya, Indonesia (2017-2023)
• General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka (2021-present)
• Adjunct Professor in TESOL, State University of Surabaya, Indonesia (2023-present)

Courses/Modules Developed

• Four-year Secondary School Language Pathway, H. Derdowski Secondary School, Poland.
• PG Certificate in Psychology and Pedagogy for EFL Teachers, University of Gdansk, Poland.
• MA in TESOL and Materials Development, Anglia Ruskin University, UK.
• Professional Practice in Education, University of York, UK.
• Professional Practice Dissertation, University of York, UK.

Papers read at conferences, conventions, seminars, and workshops

2025, plenary speaker, Fourth Hawai’i International Conference on English Language and Literature Studies (HICELLS 2025), Ibra, Oman (session title: Embracing AI in EAP Instruction: Enhancing Academic Writing with Technology)

2025, The 44th Thailand TESOL International Conference, Bangkok, Thailand (session title: Assessment Literacy Among Indonesian Pre-Service English Language Teachers: A Mixed-Methods Study)

2024, plenary speaker, 5^th International Conference on English Language Teaching, Malang, Indonesia (session title: Empowering Teacher Leadership for Sustainable Change)

2024, 17^th International Research Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka (session title: Is AI a Blessing or a Curse in Modern Teaching?)

2024, 21st AILA World Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (session title: Effectiveness of Professional Development Training on Reflective Practice and Action Research:
A Case Study from Ecuador)

2024, keynote speaker, International Seminar on Continuing Professional Development in Education, Jayapura, Indonesia (session title: CPD for Early Childhood Educators in Indonesia: Importance, Benefits, Ideas for Action)

2024, keynote speaker, 13th National SMARTS Conference, Bangkok, Thailand (session title: Creating Sustainable and Inclusive Classrooms: What Every Teacher Should Know)

2024, keynote speaker, 11th International Conference on Education (ICE 2024) and the 20th National Conference, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand (session title: Preparing Teachers for Teacher Leadership and Sustained Professional Learning)

2024, 2nd International Conference on Diversity and Inclusivity in English Language Education, Tokyo, Japan (session title: Inclusive Literacy Development Training for Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Education in Indonesia)

2024, keynote speaker, Sri Lankan English Language Teacher Educator Conference, Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka (session titles: Reflective Practice and Teacher-Led Research; Exploring Teacher Leadership)

2023, International Seminar on English Language Teaching, Denpasar, Indonesia (session title: Can we Make Indonesian Students More Autonomous? Yes, but …)

2023, International Seminar on English Language Teaching, Pontianak, Indonesia (session title: Can we Make Indonesian Students More Autonomous? Yes, but …)

2023, 7^th International Conference on Future of Teaching and Education, Vienna, Austria (session title: A Dissertation Portfolio: An Innovative Instrument for Summative Assessment)

2023, featured speaker, TESOL Arabia International Conference, Dubai, UAE (session titles: Preparing TESOL Teachers for the Classroom of Tomorrow; TESOL Teachers as Researchers; Teacher Mental Health and Occupational Burnout) 

2022, TESOL Colombia V, Ready for the Phygital ELT Era? Thriving in Disruptive Education, Chia, Colombia (session title: TESOL Teacher Education: A Flipped Classroom Approach)

2019, keynote speaker, 3^rd SoSHEC Conference, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (session title: Formative Assessment in the Classroom)

2019, keynote speaker, 8^th Annual Student Research Conference, American University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia (session title: Getting Published in Peer Reviewed Journals: The Ten Commandments)

2018, 5^th International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching, Thammasat University, Chiang Mai, Thailand (session title: Professional Development of Secondary School EFL Teachers: Voices from Indonesia)

2018, keynote speaker, 4^th English Teaching Conference, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (session title: Theorising Practice – Understanding Practice from a Sociocultural Perspective)

2018, plenary speaker, 1^st International Conference on ELT, Kuningan, Indonesia (session title: Reflecting within the Teaching-Learning Process in the EFL Classroom)

2018, keynote speaker, International Conference on Educational Innovation (ICEI), State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (session title: Reflecting within the Teaching-Learning Process in the Classroom)

2018, keynote speaker, 4th International Conference on Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia (session title: Developing Learner Autonomy through Tasks)

2018, keynote speaker, 1st International Conference on Education, Language and Literature, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (session title: Integrating Multicultural Literature in the English Curriculum)

2018, keynote speaker, 9th International COTEFL, Universitas Muhammadiyah, Purwokerto, Indonesia (session title: Reflecting within the Teaching-Learning Process in the EFL Classroom)

2017, keynote speaker, National Workshop on Action Research for Indonesian EFL Practitioners, University of Kuningan, Kuningan, Indonesia (session titles: Action Research for English Language Teachers; Designing Action Research Projects for Secondary Schools in West Java; Writing for Scholarly Publication)

2017, plenary paper: Be(com)ing an Autonomous Learner, International Seminar on Be(com)ing an Autonomous Learner, Institut Pesantren K. H. Abdul Chalim, Mojokerto, Indonesia

2017, plenary paper: Research in the EFL Classroom: Ethical Considerations, 1st International Graduate Symposium on Science, Engineering, Education, Language and Culture, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2017, keynote speaker, International Workshop on Action Research in ELT Contexts, University of Jember, Jember, Indonesia (session titles: Action Research for Indonesian EFL Teachers; Designing Action Research Projects for Secondary Schools in East Java; Writing for Scholarly Publication)

2017, keynote speaker, 3rd National English Education Workshop, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia (session titles: Action Research for English Language Teachers; Designing Action Research Projects for Secondary Schools in Central Java; Writing for Scholarly Publication)

2017, 1^st Indonesia-Malaysia English Language Teaching International Conference, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta, Indonesia (session title: Attitudes, Motivations and Beliefs about L2 Reading in the Filipino Secondary School Classroom: A Mixed-methods Study)

2016, 25^th MELTA International Conference, The Malaysian English Language Teaching Association, Perak, Malaysia (session title: Developing Learner Autonomy through Tasks)

2016, plenary paper: Pedagogical Research in Language Education: Challenges and Opportunities, International Conference on Linguistics, Language Pedagogy and Literature, Central Mindanao University & University of Mindanao, Davao, Philippines

2016, plenary paper: Developing ESL Learners’ Critical Thinking through Literature, International Conference on Linguistics, Language Pedagogy and Literature, Central Mindanao University & University of Mindanao, Davao, Philippines

2015, plenary paper: Task-based Language Education: What, How and Why?, 2^nd International Conference on Language and Linguistics, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao, Philippines

2015, plenary paper: Helping EFL/ESL Students to Learn, 2^nd International Conference on Language and Linguistics, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao, Philippines

2015, TESOL 2015 International Conference & English Language Expo, Toronto, Canada (session title: Research and Reflective Practice in EFL Classrooms: Voices from Armenia)

2014, plenary paper: Extensive Reading in L2 Classroom, National Seminar-Workshop on ESL Teaching in the K to 12 Context, Central Mindanao University, Maramag, Philippines

2014, plenary paper: Developing Learner Autonomy in the Language Classroom, National Seminar-Workshop on ESL Teaching in the K to 12 Context, Central Mindanao University, Maramag, Philippines

2014, plenary paper: Reflective Teaching in the ESL Classroom, National Seminar-Workshop on ESL Teaching in the K to 12 Context, Central Mindanao University, Maramag, Philippines

2014, 20^th TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE (session title: Reflective Practice in the ESL Classroom: Voices from Sri Lanka)

2013, 3^rd International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching, Thammasad University, Bangkok, Thailand (session title: Literature in the EFL Classroom)

Guest lectures/ invited talks

2025, Incorporating Reflective Practice into Teacher Education Programmes:
Enhancing Impact, Enabling Transformation, and Ensuring Culturally Sustainable Practice, Bandar Seri Begawan, Universiti Brunei Darussalam.

2025, The UK Unpacked: Culture, Customs, and Cool Facts, Aqbobek International School, Aktobe, Kazakhstan.

2025, Introducing Reflective Practice in Initial Teacher Education: A PGCE Perspective, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa

2025, Pre-Service English Language Teachers as Reflective Practitioners, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa

2025, Reflective Practice in Action: Empowering Pre-Service Content Subject Teachers, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa

2025, Redefining the Teaching-Learning Process: Leveraging AI for Academic Writing and Speaking, State University of Surabaya, Magetan, Indonesia

2024, AI as a Boon: Enhancing Academic Writing Support for Undergraduate Students, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2024, Continuing Professional Development for Early Childhood Education in Indonesia: Creative Ideas for Professional Communities of Practice, Institut Agama Islam Negeri, Jayapura, Indonesia

2024, Starting and Managing a High-Quality International Journal: Useful Tips, Institut Agama Islam Negeri, Jayapura, Indonesia

2024, Protecting Participants of Social Science Research, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2023, Understanding, Designing and Conducting Qualitative Research in Educational Contexts, University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia

2023, Teaching Culture in the English Language Classroom, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Chone, Ecuador

2023, Intercultural Communication: Building a Global Community, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2022, Ethical Considerations in Educational Research, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2022, ELT Materials Design and Evaluation: Basics for Teachers, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2022, ELT Curriculum and Syllabus Design – The What, How and Why?, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2022, Task-Based Language Teaching: Theory and Practice, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka

2022, The Practice of Teaching Listening Skills, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka

2022, Teaching Reading Skills in Secondary Schools, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Colombia

2021, Cambridge Curriculum: Is it Suitable for Indonesian Schools?, Primary School in Mojokerto, Indonesia

2021, Curriculum Development and Design, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador

2021, An Eclectic Approach to Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador

2021, Materials Development for TESOL, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador

2021, Task-Based Language Teaching: Theory and Practice, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka

2021, The Practice of Teaching Listening Skills, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka

2021, Reflective Practice for Novice English Language Teachers, Uniminuto, Bogota, Colombia

2021, Reflective Practice for Novice English Language Teachers, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia

2019, English Medium Instruction in Higher Education, Centre for Global Programmes, University of York, York, UK

2019, Studying in the UK: Challenges and Opportunities, State University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia

2019, Reflective Practice in the Classroom, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia

2019, Teacher Autonomy: What is it? and How to Promote it?, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia

2019, English Language Teachers as Lifelong Learners, Tanjungpura University, Pontianak, Indonesia

2019, New Trends in ELT, Tanjungpura University, Pontianak, Indonesia

2018, Incorporating 4Cs in the Indonesian Curriculum, School Literacy Movement Task Force, Bogor, Indonesia

2018, Critical Thinking and Metadiscourse in Academic Writing, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2018, Incorporating British Culture in the High School EFL Classroom, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2018, Literary Texts in the EFL Syllabus, Universitas Katolic Musi Charitas, Palembang, Indonesia

2018, Teaching Vocabulary in the Secondary School EFL Classroom. State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2018, Better to See Something Once than to Hear about it a Thousand Times: Exploring British Culture. State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2018, Case Study Research: What, Why and How, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2018, Critical Thinking and Metadiscourse in Academic Writing, Jawarhalal Nehru University, New Delhi, India

2017, Action Research in the EFL Classroom, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador

2017, Using Case Study in Educational Research, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador

2017, Ethical Issues in Classroom-based Research, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador

2017, Extensive Reading in English Language Education, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador

2017, Action Research in the EFL Classroom, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador

2017, Using Case Study in Educational Research, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador

2017, Ethical Issues in Classroom-based Research, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador

2017, Extensive Reading in English Language Education, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador

2017, Preparing a Research-based Paper for Publication, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador

2017, Current Trends in TESOL Research, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador

2017, Scholarly Writing and Publishing, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2017, Classroom Ethnography, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2017, The Use of Classroom Observation in ELT Research, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2017, What is Ethics in Research and Why is it Important?, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia

2017, Preparing a Research-based Paper for Publication, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador

2017, Using Classroom Observation in Educational Research, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador

2017, Using Interviews in Pedagogical Research, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador

2017, Questionnaires in TESOL-related Research: Analysis, Construction and Administration, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador

2017, Ethical Considerations in Classroom-based Research, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador

2017, Getting Started in Pedagogical Research, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador

Professional development workshops/seminars delivered

• Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia, 2025 (seminar title: Reflective Practice: Pedagogical Applications and Research Perspectives in Indonesia)
• Aqbobek International School, Aktobe, Kazakhstan, 2025 (workshop title: Reflective Practice as a Catalyst for Professional and Personal Growth)
• Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics in Aktobe, Kazakhstan, 2025 (workshop title: Reflective Practice and Action Research as Catalysts for Change)
• State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia, 2024 (workshop titles: English Language Curriculum and Syllabus Development for 21^st Century Schools)
• General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2024 (workshop titles: Teachers as Action Researchers; Classroom Management and Students’ Wellbeing)
• State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia, 2023 (workshop title: Promoting Eco-Literacy in Junior High School English Language Classrooms in East Java)
• State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia, 2023 (workshop title: Inclusive Literacy Development Training for Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Education in Indonesia)
• State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia, 2023 (workshop title: Designing Glocal Materials for Teaching Speaking Skills)
• State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia, 2022 (workshop title: Designing Materials for Teaching Speaking Skills in Secondary School EFL Classrooms in Indonesia)
• Tanjungpura University, Pontianak, Indonesia, 2019 (workshop title: Teaching English Creatively)
• American University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia, 2019 (workshop title: Action Research in the EFL Classroom)
• Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador, 2019 (seminar title: Critical Reading and Writing for Beginning Researchers)
• Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador, 2019 (seminar title: Critical Reading and Writing for Beginning Researchers)
• University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador, 2019 (seminar title: Critical Reading and Writing for Beginning Researchers)
• Patiala University, Patiala, India, 2018 (workshop titles: Exploring Academic Writing; Preparing and Delivering Academic Presentations)
• Panjab University, Chandigarh, India, 2018 (workshop titles: Becoming a Critical Reader and a Self-critical Writer; Integrating Critical Thinking into Academic Writing; Metadiscourse in Academic Writing)
• Institut Pesantren KH. Abdul Chalim, Mojokerto, Indonesia, 2018 (workshop title: Project-based Instruction)
• Indonesian Teachers’ Association of Jombang, Jombang, Indonesia, 2018 (workshop title: Project-based Instruction)
• State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia, 2018 (workshop titles: Teaching Reading Skills: Integrating HOTs and 4Cs; Preparing a Research Paper for Publication; Critical Thinking and Metadiscourse in Academic Writing)
• Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia, 2018 (workshop titles: Preparing a Research Paper for Publication; Critical Thinking and Metadiscourse in Academic Writing)
• Universitas Katolic Musi Charitas, Palembang, Indonesia, 2018 (workshop titles: Developing Learner Autonomy in the EFL Classroom; Teaching English through Literature: Intensive and Extensive Approaches to Reading)
• University of Jember, Jember, Indonesia, 2018 (workshop titles: Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools, Developing Learner Autonomy in Indonesia: Challenges and Opportunities)
• Ministry of Public Education of the Republic of Costa Rica, Liberia, Costa Rica, 2018 (workshop titles: Teaching Reading and Speaking in Secondary Schools, Teaching Reading and Speaking in Primary Schools, Teaching Writing and Lexico-Grammar in Secondary Schools, Teaching Writing and Lexico-Grammar in Primary Schools)
• University of Costa Rica, Liberia, Costa Rica, 2018 (workshop title: Teaching Culture in the EFL classroom)
• Panjab University, Chandigarh, India, 2018 (workshop title: Fostering Learner Autonomy at the Secondary School Level in India)
• English Language Education Study Program Association (APSPBI) Workshop, Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta, Indonesia, 2017 (workshop titles: Fostering Learner Autonomy in the Secondary School EFL Classroom: Materials Development and Adaptation; Teaching English through Literature)
• State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia, 2017 (workshop titles: Teaching and Learning Vocabulary in the EFL Classroom; Teaching and Assessing Speaking Skills in the EFL Classroom; Teaching and Assessing Writing Skills in the EFL Classroom; Interviewing in Pedagogical Research; Design, Use and Limitations of Questionnaires in ELT Research; Fostering Learner Responsibility in English Language Learning; Action Research in the Language Classroom; Teaching English through Literature)
• Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador, 2017 (workshop titles: Exploiting Authentic Materials in the EFL Classroom; Getting Students Chatting in the EFL Classroom; Teaching Reading Skills in Secondary Schools, Action Research in the EFL Classroom; Using Case Study in Educational Research)
• Palestine Modern Centre, Amman, Jordan, 2014 (workshop titles: Fostering Learner and Teacher Autonomy; Promoting Extensive Reading in the EFL Classroom)
• Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK, 2013 (workshop titles: Teaching British Culture in the Thai EFL classroom; Teaching Vocabulary to Thai Secondary School Students; Promoting Anglophone Culture in Thailand; Using Authentic Materials in the EFL Classroom; Teaching Speaking Skills in the Vietnamese EFL Classroom; Adapting Vietnamese EFL Coursebooks)