John McGaughey has been teaching English for academic purposes (EAP) for over 15 years at universities in Canada and in South Korea. His research interests include Vygotskian sociocultural theory and activity theory in understanding second language teaching/learning, teacher and learner identity and the first-year international ESL student experience; language policy and planning as well as translanguaging in EAP classes.

Education:

PhD Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, M.A. Applied Linguistics (TESOL), B.A. Psychology and Political Science