Dr. Freda Mishan
Biography
Freda Mishan is a University of Limerick Emeritus Lecturer. Her publications and research are mainly in the area of language learning materials development, including the impact of technology on materials development, blended learning, ESOL and intercultural language learning materials. Publications include Materials Development for TESOL (2015, co-authored with Ivor Timmis), Designing Authenticity into Language Learning Materials (2005) (Chinese edition, 2023), the edited book ESOL Provision in the UK and Ireland: Challenges and Opportunities (2019), four co-edited books, and chapters in volumes such as The Routledge Handbook of Materials Development for Language Teaching (2022), Authenticity in Materials Development for Language Learning (2017) and The Cambridge Guide to Blended Learning for Language Teaching (2016). Recent journal articles include The Global ELT coursebook: A case of Cinderella's slipper? published in the journal Language Teaching (2020). Forthcoming publications include a co-written book (with Tamas Kiss) Developing Intercultural Language Learning Materials: From principle to practice within the series Routledge Research and Resources in Language Teaching and a chapter in Developing Materials for Language Teaching, 3rd Edition (2023). Freda Mishan is also editor of the Materials Development Association (MATSDA) journal, Folio.Research Interests
Materials development. Blended learning. Digital learning. ESOL. Intercultural language learning materials.Professional Activities
Committee
- 2014 ELT Journal peer review panel,
ELT Journal is a quarterly publication for all those involved in English Language Teaching (ELT), whether as a second, additional, or foreign language, or as an international Lingua Franca. The journal links the everyday concerns of practitioners with insights gained from relevant academic disciplines such as applied linguistics, education, psychology, and sociology.
Employment
- 2005 University of Limerick - Junior Lecturer
- 2004 University of Limerick - ELT lecturer (Grade: Teaching Assistant)
- 1992 University of Limerick - ELT teacher & teacher trainer
- 1990 University of Limerick - Assistant co-ordinator (part-time)
- 1986 University of the Negev - EAP/ESP lecturer
- 1984 Language Studies Ltd - Manager/Director of studies
- 1982 Advanced Language Systems - Business English teacher
- 1979 Inlingua School of Languages - EFL teacher
Award
- 2002 - EUROCALL Research Award, joint runner up
- 2001 - IRCHSS Post-doctoral scholarship
Education
- 2000 University of Limerick - Ph.D.
- 1993 University of Surrey - M.A. TESOL/Linguistics
Consultancy
- Leeds Metropolitan (Beckett) University - External Examiner on MA in ELT Materials Development, Leeds Metropolitan (Beckett University
Language
- Italian
- French
- Hebrew
Association
- Editor, MATSDA journal 'Folio'. MATSDA committee member, MATSDA (Materials Development Association)
Peer Reviewed Journals
Language learning materials in the digital era
Mishan F. (2022) Language learning materials in the digital era. The Routledge Handbook Of Materials Development For Language Teaching :17-29
The Global ELT coursebook: A case of Cinderella's slipper?
Freda Mishan (2021) The Global ELT coursebook: A case of Cinderella's slipper? . Cambridge Language Teaching
Investigating EFL teachers' perceptions of task-based language teaching in higher education in China
Liu, Y., Chambers, A. and Mishan, F (2018) Investigating EFL teachers' perceptions of task-based language teaching in higher education in China.
Whose learning is it anyway? Problem-Based Learning in language teacher development
Freda Mishan (2011) Whose learning is it anyway? Problem-Based Learning in language teacher development. Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching :253-272
Authenticating corpora for language learning: a problem and its resolution
Freda Mishan (2004) Authenticating corpora for language learning: a problem and its resolution. Elt Journal :219-227
Authenticating corpora for language learning: A problem and its resolution
Mishan F. (2004) Authenticating corpora for language learning: A problem and its resolution. ELT Journal :219-227
An application of XML to the creation of an interactive resource for authentic language learning tasks
Mishan F.;Strunz B. (2003) An application of XML to the creation of an interactive resource for authentic language learning tasks. ReCALL journal :237-250
An Application of XML to the Creation of an Interactive Resource for Authentic Language Learning Tasks
Mishan, F; Strunz, B (2003) An Application of XML to the Creation of an Interactive Resource for Authentic Language Learning Tasks. Recall :237-250
Books
Designing Authenticity into Language Learning Materials
Freda Mishan (2023) Designing Authenticity into Language Learning Materials. Beijing, China : Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press
Developing Intercultural Language Learning Materials: From Principle to Practice
Mishan F. and Kiss, T. (2023) Developing Intercultural Language Learning Materials: From Principle to Practice . London : Routledge
Materials development for TESOL
Mishan F.;Timmis I. (2015) Materials development for TESOL. Materials Development for TESOL :1-218
Materials Development for TESOL
Mishan, F and Timmis, I (2015) Materials Development for TESOL. Edinburgh, Scotland : Edinburgh University Press
Designing Authenticity into Language Learning Materials
Mishan, F (2005) Designing Authenticity into Language Learning Materials. UK : Intellect books
Designing authenticity into language learning materials
Mishan F. (2004) Designing authenticity into language learning materials. Designing Authenticity into Language Learning Materials :1-330
Book Chapters
Language learning materials in the digital era.
Freda Mishan (2022) Language learning materials in the digital era.. Abingdon : Routledge The Routledge Handbook of Materials Development for Language Teaching.
Inter-Cultural Language Education
Freda Mishan (2022) Inter-Cultural Language Education . London : Bloomsbury Developing Materials for Language Teaching 3rd Edition
Freda Mishan: Developing Expertise Through Experience
Freda Mishan (2019) Freda Mishan: Developing Expertise Through Experience. London: UK : The British Council Developing Expertise Through Experience
Language learning materials in the digital era
Freda Mishan (2019) Language learning materials in the digital era. Abingdon, UK : Routledge The Routledge Handbook of Materials Development for Language Teaching.
Authenticity 2.0: Reconceptualising authenticity in the digital era
Maley, A. and Tomlinson, B (2017) Authenticity 2.0: Reconceptualising authenticity in the digital era. Cambridge : Cambridge Scholars Authenticity in materials development for language learning
Comprehensibility and cognitive challenge in language learning materials
Freda Mishan (2016) Comprehensibility and cognitive challenge in language learning materials. London : Taylor and Francis Second Language Acquisition Research and Materials Development for Language Learning
Re-conceptualising materials for the blended language learning environment
Mishan, F (2016) Re-conceptualising materials for the blended language learning environment. Cambridge UH : Cambridge University Press The Cambridge Guide to Blended Learning for Language Teaching
Demystifying Blended Learning
Mishan, F (2014) Demystifying Blended Learning. London : Bloomsbury Academic Developing Materials for Language Teaching
Modes of Delivery
Freda Mishan (2012) Modes of Delivery. London : Continuum Applied Linguistics and Materials Development
Studies of Pedagogy
Freda Mishan (2012) Studies of Pedagogy. London : Continuum Applied Linguistics and Materials Development
Designing authentic tasks in the digital era
Freda Mishan (2010) Designing authentic tasks in the digital era. London : Peter Lang Perspectives on Language Learning Materials Development
Withstanding washback: Thinking outside the box in materials development
Freda Mishan (2010) Withstanding washback: Thinking outside the box in materials development. London : Continuum Research for Materials Development in Language Learning
Materials Used in Western Europe
Mishan, F; Prodromou, L (2008) Materials Used in Western Europe. Materials in Use A Critical Review of English Language Learning Materials
Genesis of an organic, universal, online coursebook (OUO)
Mishan, F (2008) Genesis of an organic, universal, online coursebook (OUO). Readings on ELT Materials III.
Chat: `an emergent language variety' - but how useful for language learning?
Mishan, F (2007) Chat: `an emergent language variety' - but how useful for language learning?. : KFU series, Bremen New Learning Environments for Language Learning, KFU series, Volume 28 :189-204
A Task-based Approach to Web Authoring for Learning Languages
Mishan, F (2004) A Task-based Approach to Web Authoring for Learning Languages. ICT and Language Learning: Integrating Pedagogy and Practice :121-144
Subject-Language Integration in LSP Course Design
Mishan, F (1996) Subject-Language Integration in LSP Course Design. Issues in Languages for Specific Purposes: Theoretical approaches and practical applications. :125-138
Introduction to ESOL provision in Ireland and the UK: Challenges and Opportunities,.
Freda Mishan () Introduction to ESOL provision in Ireland and the UK: Challenges and Opportunities,.. Oxford, UK : Peter Lang ESOL provision in Ireland and the UK: Challenges and Opportunities,.
Conclusion: ESOL provision in Ireland and the UK: Challenges and Opportunities
Freda Mishan () Conclusion: ESOL provision in Ireland and the UK: Challenges and Opportunities. Oxford, UK : Peter Lang ESOL provision in Ireland and the UK: Challenges and Opportunities
Edited Books
ESOL provision in Ireland and the UK: Challenges and Opportunities,
(2019) ESOL provision in Ireland and the UK: Challenges and Opportunities, . Oxford, UK : Peter Lang.
Practice and Theory for Materials Development in L2 Learning
(2017) Practice and Theory for Materials Development in L2 Learning. Cambridge : Cambridge Scholars
Perspectives on Language Learning Materials Development
(2010) Perspectives on Language Learning Materials Development. Oxford : Peter Lang
Other Journals
Integration af fag og sprog
Mishan, F; Graham, C (1998) Integration af fag og sprog. Sprogforum :49-56
Tense Buster Advanced. (Courseware: CD ROM)
Mishan, F (1997) Tense Buster Advanced. (Courseware: CD ROM). Publisher: Clarity Language Consultants Ltd, Hong Kong.
Tense Buster Elementary, Courseware (CD ROM)
Mishan, F; Stokes, A (1997) Tense Buster Elementary, Courseware (CD ROM). Publisher: Clarity Language Consultants Ltd, Hong Kong.
Conference Publications
A new perspective on Korean language teaching materials in the age of technology revolution
Freda Mishan (2018) A new perspective on Korean language teaching materials in the age of technology revolution.
ELT Materials Conference
Freda Mishan (2007) ELT Materials Conference. :n/a-n/a
ELT Materials Symposium
Freda Mishan (2007) ELT Materials Symposium. :n/a-n/a
European Doctoral Programme Conference: Moving Beyond the Classroom? New Learning Environments for Language Learning
Freda Mishan. (2005) European Doctoral Programme Conference: Moving Beyond the Classroom? New Learning Environments for Language Learning. :*-*
EUROCALL conference
Freda Mishan (2004) EUROCALL conference. :*-*
CALS (Centre for Applied Language Studies) Research Day
Freda Mishan (2003) CALS (Centre for Applied Language Studies) Research Day. :*-*
EUROCALL CONFERENCE
Freda Mishan (2003) EUROCALL CONFERENCE. :*-*
EUROCALL CONFERENCE
Freda Mishan (2003) EUROCALL CONFERENCE. :*-*
Oilte Conference
Freda Mishan (2002) Oilte Conference. :*-*
IVACS conference
Freda Mishan (2002) IVACS conference. :*-*
IRAAL/CTF
Freda Mishan (2002) IRAAL/CTF. :*-*
IMWATC
Hall, T. and Mishan, F. (1997) IMWATC. :*-*
Conference Contributions
A new perspective on Korean language teaching materials in the age of technology revolution
Freda Mishan (2018) A new perspective on Korean language teaching materials in the age of technology revolution.
MATSDA / University of Liverpool 2016 Conference, Authenticity and L2 Materials Development
Freda Mishan (2016) MATSDA / University of Liverpool 2016 Conference, Authenticity and L2 Materials Development.
IGSE Korea - University of Chichester: Materials Development workshop
Freda Mishan (2016) IGSE Korea - University of Chichester: Materials Development workshop.
IGSE Korea - University of Chichester: Materials Development workshop 'Authentic texts, Authentic tasks
Freda Mishan (2016) IGSE Korea - University of Chichester: Materials Development workshop 'Authentic texts, Authentic tasks.
IGSE Korea - Chichester University: workshop on Materials Development
Freda Mishan (2015) IGSE Korea - Chichester University: workshop on Materials Development.
MATSDA / PhD TESOL Summer School conference 20-21 June 2015 Creating Motivation with L2 Materials
Freda Mishan (2015) MATSDA / PhD TESOL Summer School conference 20-21 June 2015 Creating Motivation with L2 Materials.
MATSDA/University of Limerick PhD TESOL Summer School: Creating Motivation with L2 Materials
Conference organiser and plenary speaker (2015) MATSDA/University of Limerick PhD TESOL Summer School: Creating Motivation with L2 Materials.
Paper: Language teaching materials: getting to grips with the tools of our trade
Freda Mishan (2015) Paper: Language teaching materials: getting to grips with the tools of our trade.
IGSE Korea - Chichester University: course on Materials Development
Freda Mishan (2014) IGSE Korea - Chichester University: course on Materials Development.
MATSDA conference: Applied Linguistics and Materials Development
Freda Mishan (2014) MATSDA conference: Applied Linguistics and Materials Development.
University of Limerick FAHSS teaching day
Freda Mishan (2013) University of Limerick FAHSS teaching day.
MATSDA workshop
Freda Mishan (2013) MATSDA workshop.
MATSDA conference 2012
Organiser (2012) MATSDA conference 2012.
MATSDA conference
Freda Mishan (2012) MATSDA conference.
IRAAL guest lecture
Freda Mishan (2012) IRAAL guest lecture.
Facilitate Conference
Freda Mishan (2011) Facilitate Conference.
MATSDA Conference Innovation in Materials Development'
Freda Mishan (2011) MATSDA Conference Innovation in Materials Development'.
The 8th Materials Development/MATSDA Postgraduate Research Conference
Freda Mishan (2010) The 8th Materials Development/MATSDA Postgraduate Research Conference.
MATSDA Conference Engaging ELT Learners'
Freda Mishan (2010) MATSDA Conference Engaging ELT Learners' .
IVACS Conference
Freda Mishan (2008) IVACS Conference.
MATSDA Conference 2008
Freda Mishan (2008) MATSDA Conference 2008.
Published Reports
Editorials
Book Reviews
Teaching Materials and the Roles of EFL/ESL Teachers: Practice and Theory
Mishan, F (2014) Teaching Materials and the Roles of EFL/ESL Teachers: Practice and Theory. ELT Journal :199-202
Blending Technologies in Second Language Classrooms
Mishan, F (2013) Blending Technologies in Second Language Classrooms. Recall :392-395
Handbook of Research on Web 2.0 and Second Language Learning
Mishan, F (2010) Handbook of Research on Web 2.0 and Second Language Learning. Recall :103-106
Gilmore, Alexander. 'Authentic Materials and Authenticity in Foreign Language Learning'.
Mishan, F (2007) Gilmore, Alexander. 'Authentic Materials and Authenticity in Foreign Language Learning'..
Chapelle, Carol. 'English Language Learning and Technology'
Mishan, F (2005) Chapelle, Carol. 'English Language Learning and Technology'. :155-158
Other Publications
ELT Journal review: Brokering Britain, Educating Citizens: Exploring ESOL and citizenship
Freda Mishan (2021) ELT Journal review: Brokering Britain, Educating Citizens: Exploring ESOL and citizenship . Oxford : Oxford University Press
The Global ELT coursebook: A case of Cinderella's slipper?
Mishan F. (2021) The Global ELT coursebook: A case of Cinderella's slipper?. Language Teaching :1-16
Folio review: Meaning-Focused Materials for Language Learning.
Freda Mishan (2019) Folio review: Meaning-Focused Materials for Language Learning. . UK
Investigating EFL teachers’ perceptions of task-based language teaching in higher education in China
Liu Y.;Mishan F.;Chambers A. (2018) Investigating EFL teachers’ perceptions of task-based language teaching in higher education in China. Language Learning :1-16
Blending Technologies in Second Language Classrooms (2nd Edition)
Hinkelman, D. (2017) Blending Technologies in Second Language Classrooms (2nd Edition). : Routledge
Routledge Handbook of Materials Development for Language Teaching
Norton, J. and Buchanan. H. (2017) Routledge Handbook of Materials Development for Language Teaching. : Routledge
Teaching Materials and the Roles of EFL/ESL Teachers: Practice and Theory
Mishan, F (2014) Teaching Materials and the Roles of EFL/ESL Teachers: Practice and Theory. ELT Journal :199-202
Blending Technologies in Second Language Classrooms
Mishan, F (2013) Blending Technologies in Second Language Classrooms. Recall :392-395
Handbook of Research on Web 2.0 and Second Language Learning
Mishan, F (2010) Handbook of Research on Web 2.0 and Second Language Learning. Recall :103-106
Gilmore, Alexander. 'Authentic Materials and Authenticity in Foreign Language Learning'.
Mishan, F (2007) Gilmore, Alexander. 'Authentic Materials and Authenticity in Foreign Language Learning'..
'Hey, teacher, leave those texts alone': authentic texts and L2 acquisition
Mishan, F (2006) 'Hey, teacher, leave those texts alone': authentic texts and L2 acquisition.
Chapelle, Carol. 'English Language Learning and Technology'
Mishan, F (2005) Chapelle, Carol. 'English Language Learning and Technology'. :155-158
Using Authentic Materials for Language Learning
Mishan, F (2005) Using Authentic Materials for Language Learning.
Analysis of Skills Certification Systems in Europe - Electronics Manufacturing.
Hall, T; Mishan, F (1997) Analysis of Skills Certification Systems in Europe - Electronics Manufacturing..
Comparative Analysis of Skills Shortages, 1991-1994, Mid-West of Ireland.
Hall, T; Mishan, F (1994) Comparative Analysis of Skills Shortages, 1991-1994, Mid-West of Ireland..
Shannon Region Aerospace Sector Manpower Survey
Hall, T; Naidoo, V; Mishan, F (1991) Shannon Region Aerospace Sector Manpower Survey.
Skills Shortages and Training Needs in the Mid West of Ireland
Hall, T; Naidoo, V; Mishan, F (1991) Skills Shortages and Training Needs in the Mid West of Ireland.