Jane Vickers

Jane Vickers is a Senior Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes at Nottingham Trent University's School of Social Sciences, serving as Course Leader for the Pre-sessional EAP program while delivering bespoke In-sessional Academic English sessions for the School of Art & Design.

Her educational qualifications include:

• MA in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics from King’s College, London
• Cambridge RSA Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults (DELTA)

Her research emphasizes innovative pedagogical approaches in language education, focusing on creative teaching methodologies to boost learner engagement, evidence-based materials design, and digital community construction within synchronous online classrooms. These interconnected interests address critical challenges in contemporary EAP instruction through experimental classroom practices.

Professional recognition:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)

With 25 years of ELT experience spanning private language schools in Brighton/Wimbledon, Royal Holloway (University of London), Nottingham College, and Loughborough College, she joined NTU's Pre-sessional Management Team in June 2019. She currently serves as Secretary for the BALEAP Creative Disciplines SIG, demonstrating active professional engagement beyond institutional duties.