Claire Roberts has acquired over 15 years international experience managing Foundation programmes and teaching English for Academic Purposes to undergraduate and postgraduate students in the U.K, Europe, Hong Kong, and the Middle East.  Claire is Programme Leader for the International Year Zero Foundation programme and Senior Lecturer of English for Academic Purposes. 

Claire has extensive knowledge of pedagogical approaches to instruction and curriculum development.  She graduated with a masters degree in Education and International Development from the Institute of Education at University College London, where she is continuing her PhD studies in higher education.  Claire research interests include English language attainment and access to higher education, teacher quality, student engagement and new trends in innovation and learning in higher education. 

Claire approach to teaching and learning is focused on enriching students learning experience.  She believes that building a strong rapport with students is essential in creating a comfortable learning environment whereby students feel supported and inspired to engage confidently in their academic studies.

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English language attainment and access to higher education, teacher quality, student engagement and new trends in innovation and learning in higher education.

English for Academic Purposes, General Education, Foundation programmes.

PhD Candidate Education IOE UCL, MA Education and International Development IOE UCL, BA (hons) English and Drama

English for Academic Purposes 1, English for Academic Purposes 2, Academic and Study Skills, MBA English for Academic Purposes.