Monika Anna Janicka

Monika Anna Janicka is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Applied Linguistics at Maria Curie-Skłodowska University's Faculty of Languages, Literatures and Cultures. She has been actively contributing to foreign language education, particularly focusing on German language teaching, teacher training, and inclusive pedagogical practices. Janicka is involved in institutional initiatives as a member of the Faculty Promotion Team and the Verification Commission for Foreign Credential Recognition.

• 1994: Master's in German Philology from Catholic University of Lublin
• 2009: PhD in Linguistics from Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań

Her research emphasizes foreign language teaching methodologies, evaluation techniques, and addressing the needs of students with special educational requirements. She has pioneered studies on the LdL (Learning by Teaching) method in grammar instruction and peer feedback mechanisms for developing evaluation competence. Her work spans both empirical and theoretical domains, including cultural diversity in classrooms and language awareness in foreign language acquisition.

Janicka's 15 most recent publications (2004-2024) reveal sustained focus on classroom diversity, teacher training challenges, and innovative pedagogical strategies. Key themes include intercultural communication, inclusive education, feedback systems, and language consciousness development.

• President of Polish Association of German Teachers (2012-2018)
• Vice-President of International German Teachers' Association (since 2017)
• Treasurer of Polish Philological Society (since 2019)

She serves as a textbook evaluator for the Ministry of National Education and coordinates methodological training practices in language education.