Arts & Sciences Program

Faculty & Staff

Dr. Caroline Brandt Associate Professor of Communication Email: cbrandt@pi.ac.ae Phone:+971 2 607 5725 Office: 8-270 (Arzanah)

Academic Qualifications

• Ph.D. in TESOL Education, University of East Anglia, U.K., 2004.
• M.A. in Linguistics for TESOL, University of Surrey, U.K., 1996.
• M.A. in Linguistics (cum laude), University of Edinburgh, U.K., 1980.
• Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults, University of Cambridge ESOL, U.K., 1985.
• Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults, RSA/University of Cambridge ESOL, U.K., 1982.

Selected experience

2010 - present	Associate Professor of Communication, Arts & Sciences Program, Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
2010 – present	Assistant Director, Women in Science and Engineering Program, Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
2006 - 2010	Assistant Professor of Communication, College of Arts & Sciences, Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
2004 - 2006	Senior Lecturer, Language Centre, University of Brunei, Brunei Darussalam.
2000 - 2004	Senior Lecturer and Assistant Director, English Language Centre, University of Bahrain, Bahrain.
1997 - 1999	Lecturer, Department of Languages Studies, Academy for Performing Arts, Hong Kong.
1995 - 1999	Public Examinations Setter, Hong Kong Examinations Authority, Hong Kong.
1996 - 1997	Lecturer, Department of Languages Studies, UNITEC Institute of Technology, New Zealand.
1995 - 1996	Lecturer, Department of General and Applied Linguistics, University of Waikato, New Zealand.
1993 - 1995	Teacher Trainer, British Council, Hong Kong.
1986 - 1993	Assistant Director of Studies, British Council, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
1982 - 1986	Teacher, Executive School, International House, Hastings, UK.

Research and teaching interests

Academic Literacy, Project-Based Learning, Content and Language Integrated Learning and Teacher Induction and Development.

Selected publications

Books

1. Brandt, C. (2009), Read, Research and Write: Academic skills for ESL students in higher education, UK: SAGE Publications Ltd. Review available at: http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=406657

2. Brandt, C. (2006), Success on your Certificate Course in English Language Teaching: A guide to becoming a teacher in ELT/TESOL. UK: SAGE Publications Ltd.

Chapters

1. Brandt, C., (2011) ‘Masters study: The academy, research and publishing’. Chapter 1 in Prescott, D. (Ed), Resolving Classroom Management and School Leadership Issues in ELT: Action research reports from the United Arab Emirates. London, UK: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
2. Brandt, C. (2009), ‘Thinking globally, teaching locally: Language teacher certification reappraised.’ Chapter 2 in Strong, G. & Smith, A. (Eds), Adult Language Learners: Context and Innovation, Virginia, USA: TESOL International Publications Inc, pp 9 – 20.
3. Brandt, C. (2009), ‘PowerPoint or posters for EAP students’ presentation skills development?’ Chapter 12 in Stewart, T. (Ed), Insights on Teaching Speaking in TESOL, Virginia, USA: TESOL International Publications Inc, pp 140 – 153.
4. Brandt, C. (2007), ‘Giving reflection a voice: A strategy for self-evaluation and assessment in TESOL
   teacher preparation.’ Chapter 13 in Coombe, C., Al-Hamly, M., Davidson, P. & Troudi, S. (Eds), Evaluating Teacher Effectiveness in ESL/EFL Contexts. Ann Arbor, Michigan, US: University of Michigan Press, pp 199 -212.

Journal articles

1. Brandt, C. (2010), ‘Competition and collaboration in initial TESOL certification courses: a classic
   double bind.’ Asian EFL Journal Quarterly, Special Edition on Teacher Development, vol. 12, no. 3: 8 – 39.
2. Brandt, C. (2010), ‘Reading between the lines of enquiry: Introducing first-year ESL university students to scholarship through literacy skills development,’ Asian EFL Journal, vol. 44: 20 – 42.
3. Brandt, C. (2009), ‘The case for reflexivity in developing ESL students’ academic communication skills.’ International Journal of Arts and Sciences, vol. 3, no. 5, pp. 1- 18.
4. Brandt, C. (2008), ‘Integrating feedback and reflection in TESOL teacher preparation.’ ELT Journal, 62/1: 37-46.
5. Brandt, C. (2007), ‘Allowing for learning: a critical issue for TESOL certificate course tutors.’ English Language Teacher Education and Development, Volume 10, Winter 2007, pp 1 – 9.
6. Brandt, C. (2006), ‘Allowing for practice: a critical issue in the preparation of TESOL teachers.’ ELT Journal, 2006, 60/4: 355-364.

Honors and awards

1. Teaching Award 2009, College of Arts & Sciences, Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
2. Teaching Award 2001, University of Bahrain, Bahrain.