Alan Seaman

Alan Seaman is Professor of TESOL and Director of TESOL and Intercultural Studies at Wheaton College Graduate School, where he has been a faculty member since 1993. He designed and directs the M.A. in TESOL and Intercultural Studies, undergraduate ESL/Bilingual Education endorsements, and a TEFL certificate program. He pioneered Wheaton's first fully online degree program. His expertise includes bilingual education research, language assessment, and curriculum design.

Education:

• Ph.D., English Education/TESOL, University of Virginia
• M.Ed., English Education, University of Virginia
• M.A., English, University of Virginia
• B.A., English and Fine Arts, College of William and Mary

Seaman's research focuses on second language writing processes, history of English teaching in Asia, and best practices for teaching English skills. Current projects analyze teaching methodologies for children in bilingual schools globally, with comparative studies in Indonesia and Colombia. His collaborative work spans second language assessment, ESL program models, and materials development.

His publications emphasize practical TESOL applications, including program evaluation, materials development, and classroom strategies for diverse learners. Recent works feature international education contexts and innovative curriculum design, with significant contributions as senior editor of the 'Passport to Adventure' textbook series.

Seaman has secured grants for projects like the U.S. State Department-funded Mindanao English Language Enhancement Project. He advises graduate students in Wheaton's MA program and leads the 'Passport to Adventure' initiative, coordinating teams of graduate assistants, musicians, and artists to develop EFL resources for global Christian schools.