Carolyn Leslie

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cleslie@fcsh.unl.pt

Research unit: Centre for English Translation and Anglo-Portuguese Studies (CETAPS)

Research areas: Oral peer interaction in the foreign/second language classroom, Affect and language learning, Task based learning, Cohesive and less cohesive groups, Classroom research

Training
YearDegreeInstitutionArea
DoctorateUniversidade NOVA de LisboaLínguas, Literaturas e Culturas, Especialidade em Didática de Línguas Estrangeiras
  • Group cohesion and learning opportunities in peer interaction  
  • Learning opportunities in peer interaction and the influence of the social context.  
  • Peer interaction and learning opportunities in cohesive and less cohesive L2 classrooms  
  • Humour in Peer Interaction in the L2 Classroom  
  • Effective Interaction in the Language classroom in In English digital 08  
TitleFunding sourceStartState
Mapping approaches project, 2018-Completed
Assessment in primary English education in Portugal: Teachers, perceptions, practices. 2017-Completed
PositionStartEnd
English Teacher, British Council, 1996-2016
Invited Assistant Professor, Uni Nova de Lisboa, 2016-
Leitor, Uni Nova de Lisboa, 2010-2015
Speaking Examiner, Cambridge University Exams, 1996 -
Team Leader, Cambridge University Exams, 2011 -
Teacher on MA in Primary English teaching, Nova University, 2016
Teacher on 'Spoken English' postraduate course for teachers in state primary schools, Nova University, 2015
Scientific and linguistic consultant for Upgrade for the 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th years of secondary school English, Edições ASA
eModerator on the British council online CiPELT course, for teachers in state primary schools, 2015 - 16
e Moderator on the British council online Primary Essentials course in association with APPI ( Portuguese English Teacher's Association), 2016
Member of the Pedagogical committee of APPI (Portuguese English Teachers' Association)

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