Scott Douglas

Scott Douglas is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's Okanagan School of Education, specializing in English as an Additional Language (EAL) teaching and learning in adult and post-secondary contexts. He serves as Director of UBC’s English as an Additional Language Programs and is Editor of the BC TEAL Journal.

• Education: BA, MEd, PhD from the University of Calgary

Research Interests: Focus on EAL pedagogy, TESOL frameworks, EAP curriculum design, short-term study abroad programs, and intercultural communicative competence. His work examines language socialization, lexical development, and equity in EAL education.

Publication Trends: Recent research analyzes short-term EAL study abroad outcomes, EAP program impacts, and workplace communication challenges for immigrants. Collaborations with scholars like Dr. C. Doe and Dr. L. Cheng address systemic barriers in academic and professional settings.

• Scientific Awards:
  • UBC Okanagan Teaching Honour Roll (2013–2017)
  • UBC Okanagan Golden Apple Award (2016)
  • BC TEAL Honorary Lifetime Contributor Award (2019)

Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD and MA students in EAL-related research. Secured grants including a SSHRC Insight Development Grant for 'Alternative Pathways' (2018–2023) and UBC funding for EAL materials development and writing centre support.

Labs & Teams: Leads the EAL Learning Lab and collaborates with institutions like Mount Saint Vincent University and Queen’s University.