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Alastair Douglas is a Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Arts, Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, based in the Humanities and Social Sciences department in Cambridge. His expertise spans language pedagogy, sociolinguistics, and second language acquisition. He holds an MA in Applied Linguistics and ELT from King’s College London, alongside CELTA and DELTA qualifications from International House.
Research interests focus on teacher training methodologies, learner belief systems in language acquisition, and practical applications of linguistics in education. His work emphasizes rethinking observational frameworks in teacher supervision and advancing differentiated instruction strategies. He actively supervises research in syntax, semantics, pedagogy, and sociolinguistics.
Pedagogical contributions include developing materials for TEFL course design and exploring innovative methods in language acquisition instruction. Professional roles include serving as a Delta module assessor and CELTA trainer, reflecting his extensive experience in teacher certification programs.
Recent publications (2015–2020) address TESOL practicum design, CELTA program modernization, and observational task reforms in teacher training. His conference presentations (2018–2023) highlight engagement with challenges in online Delta modules and teacher training adaptability during global disruptions.
