We are honored to welcome our seventh and final plenary speaker, Dr. Neil Anderson, Professor Emeritus from Brigham Young University–Hawaii! A distinguished scholar and leader in the field of English language teaching (ELT), Dr. Anderson brings a wealth of expertise and experience that will undoubtedly inspire and enrich our conference.
His plenary and workshop details will be shared soon—stay tuned! In the meantime, we invite you to explore his impressive career and contributions to the field.
Key Areas of Expertise:
- Second language reading & learner strategies
- Self-assessment & motivation in language learning
- ELT leadership development
Dr. Anderson is the author or co-editor of over 50 books, book chapters, and journal articles. His most notable publications include:
- Exploring Second Language Reading: Issues and Strategies (1999, Heinle/Thomson – 2nd edition in progress)
- Practical English Language Teaching: Reading (2008, McGraw Hill)
- L2 Reading Research and Instruction: Crossing the Boundaries (2009, The University of Michigan Press)
- ACTIVE Skills for Reading (3rd Edition, 2013, National Geographic Learning/Cengage)
Beyond his research and publications, Dr. Anderson has held prominent leadership roles in global ELT organizations:
- TESOL President (2001-2002)
- Board of Trustees Member, The International Research Foundation (TIRF) (2002-2008)
- TIRF Board President (2004-2006)
- Fulbright Teaching and Research Scholar in Costa Rica (2002-2003) and Guatemala (2009-2010)
- Recipient of the 2014 James Alatis Service Award to TESOL
His vast expertise and commitment to advancing English language teaching make him an exceptional addition to our plenary lineup. We can’t wait to welcome him to our conference!
