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Wednesday, 7 February 2024

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Welcome to Season 2 of KBS Future Thinking Podcast!

In this episode, Finbarr and Erin are thrilled to have Dr. Angela Farrell, a luminary in the field of linguistics and education, at the University of Limerick. Dr. Farrell, the Assistant Dean International of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into language teaching, reflective practice, and the multilingual experiences of migrant children in schools. She's at the forefront of shaping how we approach language education in a rapidly changing world. In this episode, we will explore Dr. Farrell's groundbreaking work in applied corpus linguistics, her innovative approach to teacher education, and her involvement in international educational collaborations. Join us as we dive into a conversation that promises to enlighten and inspire, offering a glimpse into the future of language education and its impact on global learning communities.

Angela shares insights into her scholarly path and the array of remarkable projects and initiatives she is engaged in at the University of Limerick. Some of her initiatives encompass facilitating the arrival of over 140 PhD students from Algeria, providing English language education to displaced individuals, and offering training to colleagues in Universal Design for Learning and inclusive teaching methods.

Dr. Angela Farrell is also the Course Director for both the International Structured PhD in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the UL Summer Institute Programme, in addition to directing the UL International PhD Bridging Programme. As a lecturer within the TESOL/Linguistics Section, Dr. Farrell coordinates the Erasmus program for TESOL/Linguistics and serves as an External Examiner at the University of Ulster.

Hopefully, this conversation with Dr. Angela Farrell has sparked new ideas and inspired you in your journey. Remember, the future of education and language is an ever-evolving landscape, and together, we can shape it for the better. Stay curious, and stay inspired.

 

This episode is produced by the KBS Digital Hub-Grzegorz Rogala