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Jo Baumber is a Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes at the Language Centre, University of Leeds, part of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. She also works at Southwest Jiaotong University in Chengdu, China, as a member of the Joint School, engaging in transnational education initiatives.
Research Interests: Her work focuses on English for Academic Purposes (EAP), Chinese education policy and practice, English language testing (particularly IELTS), applied linguistics, critical discourse analysis, and TESOL methodology. She explores socio-political influences on education, pedagogical ideologies in Eastern and Western contexts, and their impact on student learning experiences.
Publications: Her recent research examines teacher proficiency perceptions in China's compulsory education system, reflecting her interest in language policy and educational equity. The work bridges applied linguistics with educational practice.
Professional Memberships:
- BALEAP
- BAAL
- BERA
- IATEFL
- TESOL International
Teaching & Advising: She teaches EAP to undergraduate engineering students in China and delivers postgraduate pre-sessional EAP courses in Leeds for international students. While no formal advisees are listed, her role involves significant academic support and curriculum development in transnational settings.
Research Environment: Jo is affiliated with the Language Centre at the University of Leeds, which supports language education and research across disciplines. Her work contributes to ongoing discussions in applied linguistics and global education policy.
