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Stephen Hughes is a Lecturer in TESOL at Sheffield Hallam University, affiliated with the Department of Education, Childhood and Inclusion. He has been actively involved in the TESOL department since 2001, initially as an Associate Lecturer and later transitioning to full-time faculty in 2012. His roles include course leadership for specialized programs such as the English for International Nursing and English for Radiation Therapy Physics courses under the Sheffield Hallam Iraq Healthcare Project. He has designed bespoke ESP courses and led pre-sessional English programs since 2015. His teaching focuses on aligning language education with students' academic disciplines and refining assessment methodologies.
Education:
- BA
- CELTA (Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults)
- Trinity Diploma in TESOL
- MA in TESOL
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Research Interests: Hughes emphasizes practical applications of language testing, curriculum alignment with disciplinary needs, and the integration of ESP principles. His work bridges theoretical TESOL frameworks with real-world educational challenges.
Publications: Co-authored a 2001 Joseph Rowntree Foundation report on offender employment strategies, highlighting his interdisciplinary engagement beyond language education.
Teaching & Administration:
- Module leader for English for University on the International Foundation Programme
- Supervisor for MEd TESOL dissertations
- Designed the Assessment and Testing component of the EPIC module
Collaborations: Partnered with the College of Health, Wellbeing and Life Sciences on healthcare-focused language initiatives.
