George Palomino

Contact

Rannóg

Department of Global Diversity, Sustainability & Intercultural Education

Role

Assistant Lecturer

Biography

George is a lecturer specialising in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) with experience across various higher education institutions. He has collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to design and implement a range of English language programmes, including Foundation, Pre-sessional, In-sessional, and bespoke courses, particularly at the University of Strathclyde. He has a strong focus on technology-enhanced learning (TEL), having taught accredited modules and conducted workshops on TEL tools and virtual learning environment platforms, including Moodle, during his time at Maynooth University. Currently, George lectures at Marino Institute of Education on the Trinity International Foundation Programme, where he employs evidence-based strategies to promote the student experience and support their progression to undergraduate studies. George is currently undertaking a Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Digital Technologies.

Qualifications

• Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
• Trinity DipTESOL (DELTA equivalent)
• MSc in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• BSc (Hons) in Sport Science

Teaching

Research/Professional Interests

George is undertaking a Doctorate in Education (EdD) with a specialism in Digital Technologies at the University of Strathclyde. After completing the taught stage of the EdD, which is equivalent to a Master's in Practitioner Research, he has gained practical knowledge in research methodologies and educational technology. His studies have included modules on Methods of Inquiry, Literature and Scholarship, Advanced Research Methods, Technology-Enhanced Learning, Instructional Design, and Digital Media for Learning.

Membership

• International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL) 
• British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (BALEAP) 
• British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) 
• Association for Learning Technology (ALT) 
• Irish Learning Technology Association (ILTA)