Lekh Nath Baral

Lekh Nath Baral is an Assistant Professor at The Foreign Language Centre, part of Østfold University College. He is currently pursuing a PhD Fellowship and is affiliated with the Faculty of Teacher Education and Languages. His contact number is +47 6960 8236 and office locations are A3-100(1) and G1-041(1) in Halden. Baral holds an M.Phil in Peace and Conflict Transformation from The Arctic University of Norway (UiT), an MA in TESOL from UCL Institute of Education, and an M.Ed in English Education from Tribhuvan University.

His research interests focus on multilingualism, translation pedagogy, and cross-linguistic mediation in educational contexts. He explores how multilingualism and translation practices shape language teaching and learning, particularly in primary schools. His work emphasizes metalinguistic awareness, curriculum design, and the role of translanguaging in fostering inclusive educational environments.

Baral's recent publications highlight trends in Norwegian primary language education, the integration of multilingualism in curricula, and comparative analyses of ESL practices in Nepal. His articles often bridge theoretical frameworks with empirical classroom studies, addressing both local and global educational challenges.

• Research Projects: ELLA, AALM, TOOL-Kit, Tekst-i-Kontekst

In advising and grants, Baral contributes to research projects such as MetaLearn (focusing on metalinguistic awareness in early language learning) and AALM, while maintaining active involvement in curriculum development initiatives. His work reflects a commitment to understanding and enhancing multilingual pedagogical approaches in diverse educational settings.

Labs/Teams: Involved with the AALM research group and the Text-in-Context (Tekst-i-Kontekst) project team, focusing on applied linguistic studies and educational resource development.