Theodore Burkett

Dr. Theodore Burkett is a Senior Lecturer and Director of the General Education Unit at Khalifa University in Abu Dhabi, with over 25 years of experience in teaching English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and academic writing. He previously taught in Istanbul and now focuses on language education, cultural gaps in classrooms, and technology integration in teaching.

• Doctorate of Education (EdD), TESOL, University of Exeter (2017)
• Masters of Arts, English Education, University of Connecticut

Research Interests: Dr. Burkett's work centers on language testing, frequency-based vocabulary acquisition, cultural gaps in language classrooms, and educational technology for language learning. He has contributed to studies on intensive English programs and curriculum design.

Courses Taught:

• Teaching Academic English I (ENGL101)
• Academic English II (ENGL102)