Thursday, October 23, 2025

15:00-16:30

Room: 1.110, Dobra 55

This presentation gives a narrative overview of the series of research projects I have conducted over the past 15 years to enhance neurodiverse students’ access to language learning and to promote inclusive language teaching and assessment practices. Research findings, derived from interviews, questionnaires, observational studies and the analysis of second language performance, yield insights into the complexities of cognitive and affective challenges neurodiverse students are confronted with. The studies highlight that institutional, curricular, and pedagogical practices can constitute significant barriers for neurodiverse language learners. The presentation concludes with an action plan for future research and implications for inclusive multilingual pedagogies.