Sylke Bakker

Dr. Sylke Bakker is a faculty member at the Institute for English and American Studies within the School of Linguistics and Cultural Studies at the University of Oldenburg. She teaches multiple courses for the 2025/2026 winter term, including Current issues in ELT, Doing Research in Didactics, and Teaching Literature in the EFL Classroom. Her role involves both theoretical instruction and practical supervision of student teachers through courses like Preparation for the English Subject Practicum at the Gymnasium level.

Dr. Bakker's research focuses on English Language Teaching with particular emphasis on assessment practices, teacher education, and digital learning environments. Her work explores how reflective practice can be sustained among language teachers, the integration of blogging for diversity in EFL classrooms, and the challenges of assessment literacy in competency-based English instruction. She has made significant contributions to understanding diagnostic culture in foreign language teaching and the development of professional identity among language educators.

Analysis of Dr. Bakker's publication record reveals a consistent focus on assessment practices in language education, with increasing attention to digital learning environments in recent years. Her work bridges theory and practice, particularly in the context of teacher education. She has published extensively on reflective practice, assessment literacy, and the challenges of implementing competency-based approaches in English language teaching. Her research increasingly addresses the intersection of technology and language education, with several recent publications focusing on digital tools and bilingual religious education.

Dr. Bakker provides consultation during term via video chat at https://meeting.uol.de/b/syl-74p-pqt and offers telephone consultations outside of term upon email request. Her office is located at A06-2-203 at the University of Oldenburg.