Rate My Professor Kelly Shoecraft

Shoecraft’s research specializations encompass applied linguistics, transformative learning in language acquisition, multilingualism, translanguaging, childhood bilingualism, English for Academic Purposes (EAP), and TESOL pedagogy. Key publications include “EAP Learners as Discourse Analysts: Empowering Emergent Multilingual Students” (2022, co-authored with Jodie L. Martin and Greta Perris, BC TEAL Journal), “Applying Padlet, VoiceThread and Microsoft Teams in Online Language Courses During COVID-19” (2023), “Using an Action Research Approach to Support English as an Additional Language or Dialect Students in Anatomy and Physiology” (2024, co-authored), “A Transformative Learning Approach to Empower Effective Language Learners” (2024, co-authored with Susana A. Eisenchlas, Student Success), and “Figurative Language and Narrative Writing: Insights from High-Achieving Primary School Students” (2025, co-authored with D.P. Thomas et al., Australian Educational Researcher). She supervises the student-led Langwich podcast on languages and cultures, contributes to the Griffith Institute for Educational Research, and co-chairs the Academic Development Special Interest Group of HERDSA. Her work promotes inclusive, innovative teaching practices and empowers multilingual learners in higher education.