Dr Wilson specialises in English language teaching and the assessment of English for academic purposes. He has taught adult learners in China and in the United Kingdom, and has extensive experience supporting postgraduate students in higher education. At IIS, he works in Academic Support, helping STEP and GPISH students develop academic literacy, research skills and confidence in scholarly writing.
He also works with colleagues to prepare prospective STEP students in priority countries through online provision. In addition, he leads on teaching and learning initiatives through the Teaching and Learning Centre, supporting faculty in developing their practice and mentoring colleagues in applications to Advance HE. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and is currently working towards Senior Fellowship (SFHEA).
Dr Wilson’s research focuses on language testing, academic performance and student development in higher education. His doctoral research examined English language proficiency, ownership of English, and academic outcomes among students studying at UK universities. He has published research with Pearson and continues to collect and analyse data on students’ academic performance in higher education.
Education
PhD in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick (2016)
