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Richard Cashman is a Lecturer in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) at the University of Chester, serving as China Co-coordinator for the EAP department and a founding member of the University's AI Special Interest Group (AI SIG). He specializes in integrating Generative AI into education and developing EAP materials for disciplines like Medical and Biomedical Sciences. His roles include overseeing collaborative programs with Chinese institutions and mentoring staff on AI applications in teaching.
Education:
- MA in Religious Studies, University of Edinburgh
- MA in Linguistics, The Open University
- Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education, Edinburgh Napier University
- Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, University of Cambridge
Research Interests: Focuses on academic self-efficacy, socialisation, and student success among international students. Explores AI's impact on language assessment and curriculum design, applying Legitimation Code Theory to academic writing pedagogy. Leads a Gen AI project to reduce research attrition rates.
Teaching & Innovation: Develops pre-sessional EAP courses, supervises postgraduate dissertations, and champions interdisciplinary approaches. Integrates reflective teaching methodologies and AI tools to enhance learning outcomes.
Labs/Teams: Co-coordinates the AI SIG, contributing to institutional strategies for AI in education. Collaborates with the EAP department on BALEAP accreditation efforts.
