Prof. Andrzej Cirocki
I am Professor of Secondary English Language Education at Universiti Brunei Darussalam, with extensive international experience in English language teacher education and professional development. I am a teacher educator, materials developer, researcher, and educational consultant, with a strong record of publications, MA and PhD supervision, and global professional engagement.

About
Publications
Cirocki, A., & Hallet, W. (2024). Professionalising English language teaching: Concepts and reflections for action in teacher education. Cambridge University Press.
Cirocki, A. (2016). Developing learner autonomy through tasks: Theory, research, practice. LinguaBooks.
Conferences
2025, presenter, The 44th Thailand TESOL International Conference, Bangkok, Thailand (session title: Assessment Literacy Among Indonesian Pre-Service English Language Teachers: A Mixed-Methods Study).
2025, plenary speaker, Fourth Hawai’i International Conference on English Language and Literature Studies (HICELLS 2025), Ibra, Oman (session title: Embracing AI in EAP Instruction: Enhancing Academic Writing with Technology).
2024, keynote speaker, Sri Lankan English Language Teacher Educator Conference, Thulhiriya, Sri Lanka (session titles: Reflective Practice and Teacher-Led Research; Exploring Teacher Leadership).
2024, presenter, 2nd International Conference on Diversity and Inclusivity in English Language Education, Tokyo, Japan (session title: Inclusive Literacy Development Training for Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Education in Indonesia).
2024, keynote speaker, 11th International Conference on Education (ICE 2024) and the 20th National Conference, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand (session title: Preparing Teachers for Teacher Leadership and Sustained Professional Learning).
2024, keynote speaker, 13th National SMARTS Conference, Bangkok, Thailand (session title: Creating Sustainable and Inclusive Classrooms: What Every Teacher Should Know).
2024, keynote speaker, International Seminar on Continuing Professional Development in Education, Jayapura, Indonesia (session title: CPD for Early Childhood Educators in Indonesia: Importance, Benefits, Ideas for Action).
2024, presenter, 21st AILA World Congress, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (session title: Effectiveness of Professional Development Training on Reflective Practice and Action Research: A Case Study from Ecuador).
2024, presenter, 17th International Research Conference, Colombo, Sri Lanka (session title: Is AI a Blessing or a Curse in Modern Teaching?).
2024, plenary speaker, 5th International Conference on English Language Teaching, Malang, Indonesia (session title: Empowering Teacher Leadership for Sustainable Change).
2023, featured speaker, TESOL Arabia International Conference, Dubai, UAE (session titles: Preparing TESOL Teachers for the Classroom of Tomorrow; TESOL Teachers as Researchers; Teacher Mental Health and Occupational Burnout).
2023, presenter, 7th International Conference on Future of Teaching and Education, Vienna, Austria (session title: A Dissertation Portfolio: An Innovative Instrument for Summative Assessment).
2023, presenter, International Seminar on English Language Teaching, Pontianak, Indonesia (session title: Can we Make Indonesian Students More Autonomous? Yes, but …).
2023, presenter, International Seminar on English Language Teaching, Denpasar, Indonesia (session title: Can we Make Indonesian Students More Autonomous? Yes, but …).
2022, presenter, TESOL Colombia V, Chia, Colombia (session title: TESOL Teacher Education: A Flipped Classroom Approach).
2019, keynote speaker, 8th Annual Student Research Conference, American University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia (session title: Getting Published in Peer Reviewed Journals: The Ten Commandments).
2019, keynote speaker, 3rd SoSHEC Conference, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (session title: Formative Assessment in the Classroom).
2018, keynote speaker, 9th International COTEFL, Universitas Muhammadiyah, Purwokerto, Indonesia (session title: Reflecting within the Teaching-Learning Process in the EFL Classroom).
2018, keynote speaker, 1st International Conference on Education, Language and Literature, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (session title: Integrating Multicultural Literature in the English Curriculum).
2018, keynote speaker, 4th International Conference on Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia (session title: Developing Learner Autonomy through Tasks).
2018, keynote speaker, International Conference on Educational Innovation (ICEI), State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (session title: Reflecting within the Teaching-Learning Process in the Classroom).
2018, plenary speaker, 1st International Conference on ELT, Kuningan, Indonesia (session title: Reflecting within the Teaching-Learning Process in the EFL Classroom).
2018, keynote speaker, 4th English Teaching Conference, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (session title: Theorising Practice – Understanding Practice from a Sociocultural Perspective).
2018, presenter, 5th International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching, Thammasat University, Chiang Mai, Thailand (session title: Professional Development of Secondary School EFL Teachers: Voices from Indonesia).
2017, presenter, 1st Indonesia-Malaysia English Language Teaching International Conference, UIN Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta, Indonesia (session title: Attitudes, Motivations and Beliefs about L2 Reading in the Filipino Secondary School Classroom: A Mixed-methods Study).
2017, keynote speaker, 3rd National English Education Workshop, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia (session titles: Action Research for English Language Teachers; Designing Action Research Projects for Secondary Schools in Central Java; Writing for Scholarly Publication).
2017, keynote speaker, International Workshop on Action Research in ELT Contexts, University of Jember, Jember, Indonesia (session titles: Action Research for Indonesian EFL Teachers; Designing Action Research Projects for Secondary Schools in East Java; Writing for Scholarly Publication).
2017, plenary speaker, 1st International Graduate Symposium on Science, Engineering, Education, Language and Culture, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (session title: Research in the EFL Classroom: Ethical Considerations).
2017, plenary speaker, International Seminar on Be(com)ing an Autonomous Learner, Institut Pesantren K. H. Abdul Chalim, Mojokerto, Indonesia (session title: Be(com)ing an Autonomous Learner).
2017, keynote speaker, National Workshop on Action Research for Indonesian EFL Practitioners, University of Kuningan, Kuningan, Indonesia (session titles: Action Research for English Language Teachers; Designing Action Research Projects for Secondary Schools in West Java; Writing for Scholarly Publication).
2016, plenary speaker, International Conference on Linguistics, Language Pedagogy and Literature, Central Mindanao University & University of Mindanao, Davao, Philippines (session title: Developing ESL Learners’ Critical Thinking through Literature).
2016, plenary speaker, International Conference on Linguistics, Language Pedagogy and Literature, Central Mindanao University & University of Mindanao, Davao, Philippines (session title: Pedagogical Research in Language Education: Challenges and Opportunities).
2016, presenter, 25th MELTA International Conference, Perak, Malaysia (session title: Developing Learner Autonomy through Tasks).
2015, presenter, TESOL 2015 International Conference & English Language Expo, Toronto, Canada (session title: Research and Reflective Practice in EFL Classrooms: Voices from Armenia).
2015, plenary speaker, 2nd International Conference on Language and Linguistics, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao, Philippines (session titles: Task-based Language Education: What, How and Why?; Helping EFL/ESL Students to Learn).
2014, presenter, 20th TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition, Dubai, UAE (session title: Reflective Practice in the ESL Classroom: Voices from Sri Lanka).
2014, plenary speaker, National Seminar-Workshop on ESL Teaching in the K to 12 Context, Central Mindanao University, Maramag, Philippines (session titles: Extensive Reading in L2 Classroom; Developing Learner Autonomy in the Language Classroom; Reflective Teaching in the ESL Classroom).
2013, presenter, 3rd International Conference on Foreign Language Learning and Teaching, Thammasad University, Bangkok, Thailand (session title: Literature in the EFL Classroom).
Guest Lectures
2025, Redefining the Teaching-Learning Process: Leveraging AI for Academic Writing and Speaking, State University of Surabaya, Magetan, Indonesia.
2025, Reflective Practice in Action: Empowering Pre-Service Content Subject Teachers, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
2025, Pre-Service English Language Teachers as Reflective Practitioners, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
2025, Introducing Reflective Practice in Initial Teacher Education: A PGCE Perspective, Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
2025, The UK Unpacked: Culture, Customs, and Cool Facts, Aqbobek International School, Aktobe, Kazakhstan.
2025, Incorporating Reflective Practice into Teacher Education Programmes: Enhancing Impact, Enabling Transformation, and Ensuring Culturally Sustainable Practice, Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.
2024, Protecting Participants of Social Science Research, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2024, Starting and Managing a High-Quality International Journal: Useful Tips, Institut Agama Islam Negeri, Jayapura, Indonesia.
2024, Continuing Professional Development for Early Childhood Education in Indonesia: Creative Ideas for Professional Communities of Practice, Institut Agama Islam Negeri, Jayapura, Indonesia.
2024, AI as a Boon: Enhancing Academic Writing Support for Undergraduate Students, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2023, Intercultural Communication: Building a Global Community, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2023, Teaching Culture in the English Language Classroom, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Chone, Ecuador.
2023, Understanding, Designing and Conducting Qualitative Research in Educational Contexts, University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia.
2022, Teaching Reading Skills in Secondary Schools, Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios, Bogota, Colombia.
2022, The Practice of Teaching Listening Skills, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2022, Task-Based Language Teaching: Theory and Practice, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2022, ELT Curriculum and Syllabus Design – The What, How and Why?, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2022, ELT Materials Design and Evaluation: Basics for Teachers, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2022, Ethical Considerations in Educational Research, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2021, Reflective Practice for Novice English Language Teachers, Universiti Teknologi MARA Selangor, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
2021, Reflective Practice for Novice English Language Teachers, Uniminuto, Bogota, Colombia.
2021, The Practice of Teaching Listening Skills, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2021, Task-Based Language Teaching: Theory and Practice, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
2021, Materials Development for TESOL, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador.
2021, An Eclectic Approach to Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador.
2021, Curriculum Development and Design, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador.
2021, Cambridge Curriculum: Is it Suitable for Indonesian Schools?, Primary School in Mojokerto, Mojokerto, Indonesia.
2019, New Trends in ELT, Tanjungpura University, Pontianak, Indonesia.
2019, English Language Teachers as Lifelong Learners, Tanjungpura University, Pontianak, Indonesia.
2019, Teacher Autonomy: What is it? and How to Promote it?, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia.
2019, Reflective Practice in the Classroom, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia.
2019, Studying in the UK: Challenges and Opportunities, State University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia.
2019, English Medium Instruction in Higher Education, Centre for Global Programmes, University of York, York, UK.
2018, Critical Thinking and Metadiscourse in Academic Writing, Jawarhalal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.
2018, Case Study Research: What, Why and How, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2018, Better to See Something Once than to Hear about it a Thousand Times: Exploring British Culture, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2018, Teaching Vocabulary in the Secondary School EFL Classroom, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2018, Literary Texts in the EFL Syllabus, Universitas Katolic Musi Charitas, Palembang, Indonesia.
2018, Incorporating British Culture in the High School EFL Classroom, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2018, Critical Thinking and Metadiscourse in Academic Writing, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2018, Incorporating 4Cs in the Indonesian Curriculum, School Literacy Movement Task Force, Bogor, Indonesia.
2017, Getting Started in Pedagogical Research, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador.
2017, Ethical Considerations in Classroom-based Research, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador.
2017, Questionnaires in TESOL-related Research: Analysis, Construction and Administration, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador.
2017, Using Interviews in Pedagogical Research, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador.
2017, Using Classroom Observation in Educational Research, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador.
2017, Preparing a Research-based Paper for Publication, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador.
2017, What is Ethics in Research and Why is it Important?, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2017, The Use of Classroom Observation in ELT Research, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2017, Classroom Ethnography, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2017, Scholarly Writing and Publishing, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
2017, Current Trends in TESOL Research, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
2017, Preparing a Research-based Paper for Publication, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
2017, Extensive Reading in English Language Education, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
2017, Ethical Issues in Classroom-based Research, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
2017, Using Case Study in Educational Research, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
2017, Action Research in the EFL Classroom, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador.
2017, Extensive Reading in English Language Education, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador.
2017, Ethical Issues in Classroom-based Research, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador.
2017, Using Case Study in Educational Research, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador.
2017, Action Research in the EFL Classroom, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador.
Workshops
I have designed and delivered the following workshops:
2025, Nazarbayev Intellectual School of Physics and Mathematics, Aktobe, Kazakhstan (workshop title: Reflective Practice and Action Research as Catalysts for Change).
2025, Aqbobek International School, Aktobe, Kazakhstan (workshop title: Reflective Practice as a Catalyst for Professional and Personal Growth).
2025, Sebelas Maret University, Surakarta, Indonesia (workshop title: Reflective Practice: Pedagogical Applications and Research Perspectives in Indonesia).
2024, General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, Colombo, Sri Lanka (workshop titles: Teachers as Action Researchers; Classroom Management and Students’ Wellbeing).
2024, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (workshop title: English Language Curriculum and Syllabus Development for 21st Century Schools).
2023, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (workshop titles: Promoting Eco-Literacy in Junior High School English Language Classrooms in East Java; Inclusive Literacy Development Training for Pre-Service Teachers in Early Childhood Education in Indonesia; Designing Glocal Materials for Teaching Speaking Skills).
2022, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (workshop title: Designing Materials for Teaching Speaking Skills in Secondary School EFL Classrooms in Indonesia).
2019, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador (workshop title: Critical Reading and Writing for Beginning Researchers).
2019, Laica Eloy Alfaro University, Manta, Ecuador (workshop title: Critical Reading and Writing for Beginning Researchers).
2019, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador (workshop title: Critical Reading and Writing for Beginning Researchers).
2019, American University of Armenia, Yerevan, Armenia (workshop title: Action Research in the EFL Classroom).
2019, Tanjungpura University, Pontianak, Indonesia (workshop title: Teaching English Creatively).
2018, University of Costa Rica, Liberia, Costa Rica (workshop title: Teaching Culture in the EFL classroom).
2018, Ministry of Public Education of the Republic of Costa Rica, Liberia, Costa Rica (workshop titles: Teaching Reading and Speaking in Secondary Schools; Teaching Reading and Speaking in Primary Schools; Teaching Writing and Lexico-Grammar in Secondary Schools; Teaching Writing and Lexico-Grammar in Primary Schools).
2018, University of Jember, Jember, Indonesia (workshop titles: Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools; Developing Learner Autonomy in Indonesia: Challenges and Opportunities).
2018, Universitas Katolic Musi Charitas, Palembang, Indonesia (workshop titles: Developing Learner Autonomy in the EFL Classroom; Teaching English through Literature: Intensive and Extensive Approaches to Reading).
2018, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Surakarta, Indonesia (workshop titles: Preparing a Research Paper for Publication; Critical Thinking and Metadiscourse in Academic Writing).
2018, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (workshop titles: Teaching Reading Skills: Integrating HOTs and 4Cs; Preparing a Research Paper for Publication; Critical Thinking and Metadiscourse in Academic Writing).
2018, Indonesian Teachers’ Association of Jombang, Jombang, Indonesia (workshop title: Project-based Instruction).
2018, Institut Pesantren KH. Abdul Chalim, Mojokerto, Indonesia (workshop title: Project-based Instruction).
2018, Panjab University, Chandigarh, India (workshop titles: Becoming a Critical Reader and a Self-critical Writer; Integrating Critical Thinking into Academic Writing; Metadiscourse in Academic Writing; Fostering Learner Autonomy at the Secondary School Level in India).
2018, Patiala University, Patiala, India (workshop titles: Exploring Academic Writing; Preparing and Delivering Academic Presentations).
2017, Technical University of Machala, Machala, Ecuador (workshop titles: Exploiting Authentic Materials in the EFL Classroom; Getting Students Chatting in the EFL Classroom; Teaching Reading Skills in Secondary Schools; Action Research in the EFL Classroom; Using Case Study in Educational Research).
2017, State University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia (workshop titles: Teaching and Learning Vocabulary in the EFL Classroom; Teaching and Assessing Speaking Skills in the EFL Classroom; Teaching and Assessing Writing Skills in the EFL Classroom; Interviewing in Pedagogical Research; Design, Use and Limitations of Questionnaires in ELT Research; Fostering Learner Responsibility in English Language Learning; Action Research in the Language Classroom; Teaching English through Literature).
2017, English Language Education Study Program Association (APSPBI) Workshop, Jakarta, Indonesia (workshop titles: Fostering Learner Autonomy in the Secondary School EFL Classroom: Materials Development and Adaptation; Teaching English through Literature).
2014, Palestine Modern Centre, Amman, Jordan (workshop titles: Fostering Learner and Teacher Autonomy; Promoting Extensive Reading in the EFL Classroom).
2013, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK (workshop titles: Teaching British Culture in the Thai EFL classroom; Teaching Vocabulary to Thai Secondary School Students; Promoting Anglophone Culture in Thailand; Using Authentic Materials in the EFL Classroom; Teaching Speaking Skills in the Vietnamese EFL Classroom; Adapting Vietnamese EFL Coursebooks).
Dissertation and Thesis Consultancy
I offer dissertation and thesis consultancy for students in (language) education, providing guidance at all stages of the research process – from proposal development to final submission. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further details about the consultancy.
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