Biography
Dr David Mallows serves as an Associate Professor at the UCL Institute of Education in the United Kingdom, where he also directs the IOE Academic Writing Centre. With over 35 years of experience in adult education, he has contributed significantly as a teacher, trainer, and researcher. His past roles include training future ESOL teachers and managing CELTA and other initial and continuing training programs.
Dr Mallows also held the position of Director of Research at the National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy (NRDC), directing a diverse range of research projects on adult literacy, language, and numeracy. He currently collaborates with colleagues across Spain, Brazil, and Portugal on adult education research.
In addition to his research endeavours, Dr Mallows contributes to the UCL Institute of Education's MA TESOL program, leading the English Language Teaching Classroom Practice module. His research interests and dedication to adult education make him a supportive advisor for PhD students in related fields.