Dr Mark Payne B.A., P.G.C.E., M.Phil., PhD
Lecturer in Language Education
Tel: (+44) (0)114 222 8170
Fax: (+44) (0)114 279 6236
Email: mark.payne@sheffield.ac.uk
Skype: markianpayne
Room: 3.06
Research interests
I have a background in Modern Foreign Language (MFL) teaching, predominantly as a teacher of German. Therefore, my research interests have centred mainly on issues around second language acquisition, foreign language planning, the teaching and learning of languages and language classroom practices more generally. For my ESRC-funded PhD at the University of Cambridge, I investigated foreign language planning in multilingual schools and their communities in the UK. In my work, I have utilized largely exploratory methodologies linked to Grounded Theory, drawn on qualitative interview, observational and photographic data and worked with both adult and child participants in educational settings. My qualitative data analysis tool of choice is the software package ATLAS/ti and I provide ATLAS support in the School of Education.
More recently, I have been investigating the educational, linguistic and social integration of EAL pupils in local schools, particularly newly-arrived children from Slovak and Roma/Slovak backgrounds.
Teaching
I enjoy my teaching and value the contact with all my students across all progammes. I aim to make sure that my teaching sessions draw upon relevant, critical and up-to-date linguistic and educational research. I believe that sound theory makes for good practice.
I am the Director of the Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL) in conjunction with Sheffield Hallam University. I am the course coordinator for the Post Graduate Certificate of Education (PGCE) in Modern Languages and the MA in Applied Professional Studies in Education (languages). I am also a member of the EdD Language Learning and Teaching team. I supervise a number of PhD and EdD students. I am also the Director of the new MA in Education: Languages, Education and Research (MALER), launching in September 2014
Publications
Payne, M. and Spurgin, C. (2013). Cultural Content and References in the Teaching of German, German as a Foreign Language (GfL online), Issue 1 2013, pp. 52-68
Goddard, R. & Payne, M. (2013): Criticality and the practice-based MA: an argument drawn from teaching on the Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL), Journal of Education for Teaching: International research and pedagogy, 39:1, 123-135
Payne, M. (2012). Qualitative Research in Language Planning and Policy. In Carol Chapelle (Ed.), The Encyclopedia of Applied Linguistics, Oxford, England: Wiley-Blackwell
Payne, M. (2012). Utilizing Photographs in Researching Foreign Language Planning, Peerspectives, Issue 9, Summer 2012, pp. 14-23
Payne, M. (2012). The Challenge for German in English Secondary Schools: A Regional Study, German as a Foreign Language (GfL online), Issue 1 2012, pp. 46-69
Payne, M. (2011). The Sheffield Modern Languages PGCE: A Range of Languages and Issues, Languages Today, Issue 9, p.30
Payne, M. (2011). Exploring Stephen Krashen’s ‘i+1’ Acquisition Model in the Classroom, Linguistics and Education, Vol. 22, Issue 4, pp.419-429.
Hobbs, V., Matsuo, A., & Payne, M. (2010). Code-switching in Japanese language classrooms: An exploratory investigation of native vs. non-native speaker teacher practice, Linguistics and Education, Vol.21, pp. 44-59.
Payne, M. (2007). Foreign Language Planning: Towards a Supporting Framework. Language Problems and Language Planning Vol. 31, No.3, pp.235-256
Payne, M. (2007). Foreign Language Planning: Pupil Choice and Pupil Voice. Cambridge Journal of Education Special Edition `Language Choice´ Vol. 37, No. 1, pp. 89-109.
Payne, M. (2006). Foreign Language Planning: The Pupil Perspective. Current Issues in Language Planning Special Edition `Micro Language Planning´ Vol. 7, No. 2&3, pp. 189-213.
Payne, M. and Evans, M. (2005). Researching Modern Foreign Language Provision within the Context of the Multilingual School and Community. Language Learning Journal Summer, No. 31, pp. 30-38.
Payne, M. (2004) Language Provision in the Context of the Multilingual School and Community in England. Paper presented at the conference: Language and the Future of Europe: Ideologies, Policies and Practices, University of Southampton, 8 July 2004 http://www.lang.soton.ac.uk/lipp/restricted/LIPP_Payne.pdf
Payne, M. (2000). The Future of Modern Languages Teaching. Conference and Common Room Vol.37, No.2, pp.22-25
Unpublished Manuscripts
Payne, M. (2004) Researching Foreign Language Planning within the Context of the Multilingual School and Community. University of Cambridge, PhD Thesis.
Payne, M. (2001) What are the Key Criteria for Establishing Effective Diversification of Modern Foreign Languages within a Secondary School? University of Cambridge, M.Phil Thesis
Book Reviews
Johnson, K. (2005) Expertise in Second Language Learning and Teaching, Palgrave Macmillan, in: Language Learning Journal, Summer 2006, No. 33, p.78
Ferguson, G. (2006) Language Planning and Education, Edinburgh University Press, in: Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching, November 2007, Vol. 1, Issue 2, pp. 260-263.
Conferences and Presentations
18 May 2013, Manchester Grammar School. Paper: MFL Teachers Teaching Classics: The Sheffield-Cambridge Latin Short Course. Event: Joint Association of Classical Teachers Conference
5 September 2012, University of Manchester. Paper: Assessment for Learning (AfL): How have AFL practices impacted upon the substantive content of lessons? Event: British Educational Research Association Conference (BERA), 4-6 September, 2012.
4 September 2012, University of Manchester. Paper: Criticality and the Masters in Teaching and Learning (MTL). Event: British Educational Research Association Conference (BERA), 4-6 September, 2012.
9 June 2011, University of Sheffield. Paper: Exploring Stephen Krashen’s ‘i+1’ Model in the Classroom. Event: Department of Education Seminar Series.
27 January 2009, University of Sheffield. Paper: An investigation of Japanese communicative language pedagogy. Event: Department of Education Seminar Series.
11 September 2008, University of Swansea. Paper: An investigation of Japanese communicative language pedagogy. Event: British Association of Applied Linguistics Conference (BAAL), 11-13 September, 2008.
16 September 2004, UMIST Manchester. Paper: Researching Foreign Language Provision within the Context of the Multilingual School and Community. Event: British Educational Research Association Conference (BERA), 15-18 September, 2004.
8 July 2004, University of Southampton. Paper: Foreign Language Planning and Provision in the Context of the Multilingual School and Community in England. Event: Language and the Future of Europe: Ideologies, Policies and Practices, 8-10 July, 2004.
12 May 2003, University of Cambridge. Paper: A Study of Language Diversification within the Context of a Diverse School Community. Event: The Second Language Education Group (SLEG) Seminar Series, University of Cambridge.
Awards
2001-2004: Economic and Social Research Council Award No. R42200134362. Full studentship to study for a PhD at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.
2006-2007: ESRC and TLRP Research Fellow One-year Research Fellowship in collaboration with the University of Cambridge 2008.
University of Sheffield Social Sciences Devolved Fund. Funding for research project: Japanese Language Teaching Pedagogy.
2009-2011: Teacher Development Agency (TDA): World Languages Project. Member of Sheffield University World Language Project Team.
2013: Sheffield Undergraduate Research Experience (SURE). Funding for research project: An exploratory study of the linguistic and educational integration of Slovakian children into secondary school education in the UK.
Editorials
Littlejohns, R. & Payne, M. (2007) Editorial, Vida Hispánica, Spring 2007, No 35, pp. 2-3.
Littlejohns, R. & Payne, M. (2007) Editorial, Vida Hispánica, Autumn 2007, No. 36, pp. 2-3.
Payne, M. (2008) Editorial, Vida Hispánica, Spring 2008, No. 37, p. 2.
Payne, M. (2008) Editorial, Vida Hispánica, Autumn 2008, No. 38, p. 2.
Payne, M. (2009) Editorial, Vida Hispánica, Spring 2009, No. 39, p. 2.
Research Students
Maram Almansour - Researching foreign language planning and policy in Saudi schools
Ahmed Frewan - Exploring EFL teachers’ perceptions of the teaching of communication strategies
Manouri Samarasinghe - Teaching critical thinking in ESL teaching and learning: the case of Oman
Leyla Silman Karanfil - Exploring Turkish Cypriot and Turkish English teachers’ language practices in foreign language classrooms, specifically within one university foundation program (Prep) in the north of Cyprus.
Fatema Al Feteisi - Evaluation of the use of published materials in an English language programme: a comparison with in-house materials
Julia Clifford - Testing the untestable or defending the indefensible?: an investigation of the usefulness of academic English language assessments at a UK HEI
John Matipano – Evaluating the impact of technology on language learning and teaching