RESEARCH PROFILE

My research interests include second/ foreign language acquisition and learning for children of all ages. I am interested in language learning processes in both formal and informal contexts, task-based learning, developing language learning materials for children and issues related to working with children and research subjects. Recently I have also become interested in processes of adjustment and adaptation in relation to children and their families living overseas on a temporary basis. My other interest is language teacher development, in particular concerning experienced teachers and the connections between materials design and professional growth.

BACKGROUND

TEACHING PROFILE

Courses Taught

• MA Research Methods
  MA core module
• Professional Practice in ELT/EYL and ESP
  MA core module term 2
• Teacher Education and Development
  MA option module term 2
• SLA and Classroom Language Learning
  MA core module term 1
• Understanding research in applied linguistics
  Doctoral programme

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

• Pinter, A.(2011) Children Learning Second Languages Editors: Chris Candlin and David Hall (978023020346) Palgrave Macmillan
• Pinter, A. (2009) 'Fostering autonomy with young learners', Independence 47: IATEFL Learner Autonomy SIG, 29 - 33, Editors: Athenesiou A and Barfield A, Canterbury: University of Kent, [News Item]
• Pinter, A.(2007) 'Benefits of peer-peer interaction: 10-year-old children practising with a communication task' Language Teaching Research 11 (2), 1 - 19 (1362-1688)
• Pinter, A.(2007) 'Linking 'learning to learn' and writing in young learners' English classrooms' in Literacy in ELT: The role of the YL professional in developing reading and writing, 45 - 49, Editors: Joseph, M and Powell (1 901095134), Canterbury: IATEFL YL SIG Publication
• Pinter, A.(2007) 'Towards teacher autonomy' in Learner Autonomy Series No 8: Teacher and Learner Perspectives, 104 - 121, Editors: Benson P (978190527500-7), Dublin: Authentik

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