Daniel Lam

Dr. Daniel Lam is a Lecturer in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at the University of Glasgow, affiliated with the Cultures, Literacies, Inclusion & Pedagogy (CLIP) Research and Teaching Group. Previously, he held a Lecturer position at the University of Bedfordshire. He serves on the editorial boards of Language Testing, Language Assessment Quarterly, and Classroom Discourse.

His research focuses on interactional competence, particularly the role of interactive listening in language learning, assessment literacy, and the social dimensions of language testing. Key interests include the relationship between assessment and learning, feedback mechanisms, and the application of Conversation Analysis (CA) in educational contexts.

Recent work explores the dynamic between assessment feedback and learner motivation, as well as the design of learning-oriented assessment tools. He has contributed to projects funded by organizations like the British Council, IELTS, and ETS, investigating topics such as IELTS score usage in university admissions and the cognitive processes involved in TOEFL iBT tasks.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on TESOL methodology, language assessment, and curriculum design. He is currently supervising multiple PhD students researching areas like technology-enhanced feedback and EMI in Chinese higher education.

Professional service includes roles in UKALTA and peer reviewing for journals such as Applied Linguistics and System. His work emphasizes bridging theoretical insights with practical applications in language education and assessment.