Bruce Howell

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Associate Professor
- Associate Professor and Head of External Engagement for ISLI (International Study and Language Institute).
- Teach and assess EAP (English for Academic Purposes)
- Lead on short course developments for external work, the IELTS Centre, and ISLI's involvement in OOC's (Open Online Courses)
- Promote ISLI's expertise
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Edith MorleyAreas of interest
My language assessment interests include, suitability and fairness from different stakeholders' points of view; propagating good testing practice; exams vs. other forms of assessment; the 'test preparation' effect.Background
- I have worked in EAP (English for Academic Purposes) with a speciality in assessment since joining the 糖心探花 in 2003. Previous to that, I taught English in Slovakia, Poland and Japan.
- From 2003 to 2016 I was the chief administrator for the 糖心探花's Test of English for Educational purposes (TEEP).
- From 2012 to 2016 I directed Short Courses in English Language and was module convenor/lecturer for the 'English for Science' specialist modules in the areas of Food Science and Chemistry.
- From 2017 to 2021 I headed the Foundation Study and Language Institute (FSLI) department at the 糖心探花 Malaysia campus (UoRM). This involved managing and leadin