Monika Bader

Associate Professor Monika Bader is affiliated with the Department of Language, Literature, Mathematics and Interpreting at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL) in Bergen. Her office is located at KRONSTAD A806 and she can be reached at +47 55 58 59 64.

Her research interests focus on:

• English Language Teacher Education
• Formative Assessment Practices
• Grammar Instruction Methodologies
• Feedback Mechanisms in Writing Development
• Extensive Reading Programs for EFL Learners
• Translation Pedagogy

Monika Bader teaches multiple courses including ENB802 (English 1, module 2 - Language and culture), MDIP550D (Master's thesis), MGBEN101 (English 1, module 1 - English language, literature and textual knowledge with subject didactics), MGUEN501 (English 3, module 1 - Teaching and Learning English), and MGUEN550 (English 3, module 4 - Master's thesis).

Her recent publications (2018-2024) demonstrate a consistent research trajectory examining assessment practices in language teacher education. The work shows particular emphasis on how student teachers process and implement feedback, with practical implications for teacher training programs. Her research appears in reputable journals including the European Journal of Teacher Education and Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education.

Monika Bader is active in two research groups at HVL:

• Analyzing and assessing linguistic multicompetence (AALM)
• Researching Teacher Education, Language and Literature (RETELL)