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Chris Banister is a Senior Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at Regent's University London, where he has worked since 2008. He also serves as a Module Leader, Educational Developer, and External Examiner, with over 20 years of English Language Teaching experience across the UK and Turkey including roles at the British Council and International House.
His educational qualifications include:
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), Regent’s University London (2018)
- MA in TESOL with Distinction, UCL Institute of Education (2015)
- Diploma in English Language Teaching of Adults (DELTA), International Training Institute, Istanbul (2002)
- Trinity College Certificate in TESOL (1997)
- BA in Politics and Contemporary History, University of Salford (1996)
Banister's research centers on practitioner research and exploratory practice, with deep investigations into peer feedback mechanisms, learner evaluation systems, and vocabulary acquisition in academic/business English contexts. He examines how classroom ideologies perpetuate linguistic power structures and how teacher self-efficacy is rebuilt through learner feedback. His work bridges theory and practice through classroom-based investigations, emphasizing decolonial approaches to business English and the implementation of vocabulary lists like the Academic Word List.
His publication trajectory reveals evolving focus from vocabulary list implementation (2016-2018) to critical examinations of business English ideologies (2023) and teacher research efficacy (2024-2025). Recent work increasingly integrates decolonial theory with exploratory practice frameworks, while maintaining core attention to peer feedback processes and vocabulary development across academic and professional contexts.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2020)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2015)
While specific graduate student advising isn't documented, Banister's role as Educational Developer involves mentoring faculty in research practices. His External Examiner position indicates quality assurance responsibilities across institutions. Professional service includes IATEFL ReSIG Committee membership (2018-2020) where he moderated online discussions on narrative knowledging.
He contributes to academic communities through BALEAP membership since 2013 and develops educational frameworks at Regent's University London, particularly in business English and academic literacy programs where he leads module development and delivery.
