Amanda Baker

Amanda Baker is an Associate Professor in TESOL at the University of Wollongong's School of Education, within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities. She holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics from Georgia State University (2011). Her research focuses on second language pronunciation pedagogy, teacher cognition, and oral communication instruction, emphasizing practical applications for pre- and in-service teachers.

Education:

• PhD in Applied Linguistics, Georgia State University, 2011
• Masters and undergraduate studies in related fields (details not explicitly stated)

Research Interests:

• Dynamic relationships between teacher knowledge, beliefs, and classroom practices
• Pronunciation pedagogy innovations
• Teacher education in L2 oral communication

Recent Articles: Focus on pronunciation coaching models, gesture-based vocabulary activation, and longitudinal teacher development. Key themes include practical pedagogical strategies and empirical studies in TESOL.

Awards:

• Nominated for Vice-Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research Supervision (2017)

Teaching & Leadership:

• Academic Program Director for Postgraduate Coursework (2015–2023)
• Supervision of doctoral research in pronunciation pedagogy and teacher education
• Global collaborations in Vietnam, Japan, and China

Labs/Teams: Active in pronunciation pedagogy research groups and teacher education initiatives at the University of Wollongong.