Dr. Daniel Lam

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Daniel Lam is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow in the School of Education, specializing in Applied Linguistics. His research focuses on teaching and assessing interactional competence, particularly in interactive listening, using Conversation Analysis in language teaching, teacher education, and examiner training. He joined the University of Glasgow in 2021, previously serving as a Lecturer in Language Learning Assessment at the University of Bedfordshire. He collaborates with the Centre for Research in English Language Learning and Assessment (CRELLA) and has completed various funded research projects related to international English language tests. His work includes significant contributions to language assessment literacy and the implications of assessment on university admissions. He is actively involved in supervising PhD students and has a strong record in editorial activities for prominent journals in the field of language testing and assessment. Additionally, Lam has participated in multiple research grants, demonstrating a commitment to advancing knowledge in language assessment.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Glasgow • Glasgow, Scotland

Teaching and researching in the School of Education, focusing on interactional competence and language assessment.

Lecturer in Language Learning Assessment

— 2021-08-31

University of Bedfordshire • Bedfordshire, England

Focused on language learning assessment and engaged in various research projects related to international English language tests.

Courses

Language Proficiency Assessment Feedback TESOL Curriculum