Associate Professor Dr Tamas Kiss

Tamas Kiss

Associate Professor Dr Tamas Kiss

  • Associate Professor
English for Specific Academic Purposes

Biography

Dr Tamas Kiss works as an Associate Professor at Sunway University, Centre for English Language Studies. He has been involved with language teacher education programmes in Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, Latin America and South East Asia. He delivered one-off talks and directed longer, intensive workshops in more than 20 countries including Romania, Lithuania, Pakistan, Iraq, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Philippines, Germany, Mexico, etc. by invitation of universities, language teacher organizations, cultural institutions, or international publishing houses. His main research interests include language pedagogy, language teacher education, creativity, intercultural communication, the link between complex dynamic systems and education, and the role of culture in language teaching materials. One of his latest projects has been on creativity in language teaching which resulted in a co-authored book: Maley, A. & Kiss, T. (2018). Creativity and English Language Teaching: From inspiration to implementation. London: Palgrave Macmillan.

My research expertise lies primarily in the areas of English Language Teaching and Teacher Education, with a specific focus on the following three areas: 1) novice language teacher experiences 2) teacher education as a complex dynamic system, 3) (inter)cultural content in EL textbooks, and 4) creativity in language teaching. My research generally follows an interdisciplinary approach by combining different research frameworks. When I look at novice language teacher experiences in the first year of teaching I rely on the existing literature on novice teachers, but also incorporate teacher cognition (the values and beliefs of novice teachers), teacher identity and communities of practice (especially the development of professional discourse), and complexity science. My work in teacher education addresses the gap between theory and practice and uses the framework of complexity science to understand how teacher education itself creates a tension between theory and classroom practice. I am currently working on a monograph (Springer) which discusses how second language teacher education should be treated as a complex dynamic system. Together with Csilla Weninger, I developed a new model and theoretical framework for the analysis of cultural content of EL textbooks by applying Peircian semiotics in the context of materials evaluation, analysis and design. Currently I have signed the contract for a book (Routledge) to be co-authored with Freda Mishan on intercultural learning and teaching materials. Finally, my work on creativity has recently resulted in a monograph I published with Alan Maley (2018, Palgrave Macmillan) on creativity in the English language classroom. Although my research areas may seem to be independent of each other, they are interconnected in the area of Language Teacher Education and Language Teaching which serves as the major framework for my work.

Research Interests

  • Novice language teacher experiences
  • Teacher education as a complex dynamic system
  • Inter-cultural content in EL textbooks
  • Creativity in language teaching

Notable Publications

Books

  1. Mishan, F. & Kiss, T. (forthcoming). Intercultural communication: Research and practice. London: Routledge.
  2. Kiss, T. (forthcoming). Complexity theory and second language teacher education. Springer Maley, A. & Kiss, T. (2018). Creativity in language teaching and learning: From inspiration to implementation. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.

Chapters in Scholarly Works

  1. Kiss, T. (in print). Creativity and language teaching. (pp. x-x). in Mohebbi, H. & Coombe, C. (Eds.), Research Questions in Language Education and Applied Linguistics. Springer.
  2. Medgyes, P. & Kiss, T. (2020). Quality assurance and the expatriate native speaker teacher (pp. 94-102). in Martinez, J. D. (Ed.), Quality in TESOL and teacher education: From a results culture towards a quality culture. London: Routledge.
  3. Kiss, T. (2015). The success stories of the first year: beginner language teacher achievements and satisfaction (pp. 88-110). In Hollo, D., & Karoly, K. (Eds.), Inspirations in Foreign Language Teaching. Harlow: Pearson Education.
  4. Weninger, C., & Kiss, T. (2015). Analyzing culture in foreign language textbooks: Methodological and conceptual issues (pp. 50-66). In Curdt-Christiansen, X. & Weninger C. (eds). Language, ideology and education: The politics of textbooks in language education. London: Routledge.
  5. Kiss, T. (2010). Educational Philosophies in the Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) Teacher Education Programmes in Hungary. In Vrauko, T. (Ed.), Endavours 2: Occasional Papers in Applied Linguistics, Literature, Civilisation and Methodology (pp. 9-39). Nyiregyhaza: Bessenyei Gyorgy Kiado.
  6. Kiss, T. (2009). Using WebQuests to Educate Gifted Learners. In Teo, P., Tay, M. Y., & Ho, C. (Eds.), Exploring New Frontiers: Challenging students in the Language and Literature classroom (pp. 30-51). Singapore: Pearson Education South Asia Pte Ltd.
  7. Kiss, T. (2003). Roles in school-based teacher education. In Ajtay-Horvath, M. (Ed.), Endavours 1: Occasional Papers in Applied Linguistics. Literature, Civilisation and Methodology (pp. 190-200). Nyiregyhaza: Bessenyei Gyorgy Konyvkiado.

Journal Articles (Refereed)

  1. Mizusawa, K. & Kiss, T. (2020). Connecting multiliteracies and writing pedagogy for 21st century English language classrooms: Key considerations for teacher education in Singapore and beyond. Jonus, 5(2). 192-214.
  2. Kiss, T. & Medgyes, P. (2019). The other side of the coin: Native expatriate teachers in focus. Language Teaching Research Quarterly, 11. 1-10.
  3. Kiss, T. (2018). Perceptions, paradoxes, and practices: Creativity in language teaching. Humanising Language Teaching, 20(1). http://old.hltmag.co.uk/feb18/creativity.htm.
  4. Kiss, T., Horvath, G., & Kamal, N. (2018). Professional online communities and networking in the EFL context: What makes them work? Malaysian Journal of ELT Research, 15(1). http://journals.melta.org.my/index.php/majer/article/view/590
  5. Kiss, T. & Mizusawa, K. (2018). Revisiting the Pedagogies of Multiliteracies: Writing instruction in a multicultural context. Changing English, 25(1). 59-68.
  6. Kiss, T. (2017). Developing intercultural communicative competence: An example of the New College English textbook series. Indonesian Journal of English Language Teaching, 12(1), 79-85.
  7. Kiss, T. & Rimbar, H. (2017). Unity in diversity: How teachers address issues of culture in locally produced EFL material. Folio, 18(1), 4-11.
  8. Kiss, T. & C. Weninger (2017). Cultural learning in the EFL classroom: The role of visuals. ELT Journal, 71(2), 186–196.
  9. Kiss, T. (2016). 50 shades of research. Humanising Language Teaching, 18(3). http://old.hltmag.co.uk/jun16/mart02.htm#C8
  10. Kiss, T. & Weninger, C. (2013). Idegen nyelvi tankönyvek kulturális tartalmának szemiotikai szempontú elemzése (A semiotic analysis of cultural content in foreign language textbooks). Modern Nyelvoktatas (Modern Language Education), 19(4), 17-29.
  11. Kiss, T., Weninger, C. (2013). Exploring cultural potential in EFL textbooks: Fostering cultural reflexivity in the classroom. Malaysian Journal of ELT Research, 9(1), 19-28.
  12. Weninger, C., & Kiss, T. (2013). Culture in English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Textbooks: A Semiotic Approach. TESOL Quarterly, 47(4), 694-716.
  13. Kiss, T. (2012). The complexity of teacher learning: Reflection as a complex dynamic system. Journal of Interdisciplinary Research in Education, 2(1), 17-35.
  14. Kiss, T., Ong, C. T., & Pelly, C. (2012). Student teachers’ perception of language use and their professional image. Malaysian Journal of ELT Research, 8(1), 77-118.
  15. Gong, W. G., Zhang, L. J.,Zhang, D. L., Kiss, T., & Ang-Tay, M. Y. (2011). Socio-psychological factors and strategy use in Singaporean schoolchildren’s English literacy learning. Reflections on English Language Teaching, 10(1), 1-23.
  16. Kiss, T. (2011). The comic book project: Creativity in the language classroom. The Journal of the Imagination in Language Learning, 9, 92-102.
  17. Kiss, T. (2011). Webquest with a twist: the application of Webquest in underdeveloped educational contexts. Languaging: A Journal of Language Teaching and Language Studies, 3, 1-16.
  18. Kiss, T. (2008). Az internet hasznalat visszatarto eroi a nyelvoktatasban. Pedagoguskepzes, 6(3), 117-128.
  19. Kiss, T. (2006). Values Mismatch? A Call for the Study of Educational Values in English Language Teaching. Anglica Crossroutes: Literature, Culture and Language, -, 173-182.
  20. Kiss, T. (1998). I came, I saw, and I . . . reflected: the role of reflection in pre-service teacher education. novELTy, 5(1), 52-58.

Plenary/Keynote Talks at Conferences

  1. Kiss, T. (2019, DEC). Technology in language teaching; A way forward? Plenary talk, English Language Teaching: Trends and Innovations, SSN College, Chennai, India.
  2. Kiss, T. (2019, NOV). Ecology, creativity, and language play. Plenary talk, TESOL-NELTA Regional Conference and Symposium, 2019: Ecological Approach to ELT: Prospects and Chellenges. Kathmandu, Nepal.
  3. Kiss, T. (2019, AUG). Let’s have fun with language! Creativity and play in the classroom. Keynote address. English for Academic Purposes Symposium: Creativity and Connectivity in the Classroom. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  4. Kiss, T. (2019, APR). Hey teacher, leave the kids alone. Plenary talk, iELT-Con 2019. English language learning & teaching in the digital era. Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
  5. Kiss, T. (2018, AUG). Creativity at the edge of chaos. Keynote address, 2nd Sarawak English Language Education Symposium. Kuching, Malaysia.
  6. Kiss, T. (2017, OCT). Linguistic creativity, language play. Plenary talk, Sarawak English Language Education Symposium. Kuching, Malaysia.
  7. Kiss, T. (2017, APR). Perceptions, Paradoxes, and Practices: Creativity in language teaching. Plenary talk, iELT-Con 2017. The 21st. Century Classroom: ELT Practices & Innovations. Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
  8. Kiss, T. (2015, MAY). Developing intercultural competence in the language classroom: A look at teaching materials. Keynote Address, iELT-Con 2015. Enhancing ELT professional practice: From current questions to future actions, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
  9. Kiss, T. (2009, OCT). 1 1/2 Pillars of Wisdom: Globalisation and Language Teaching. Keynote Address, 19th IATEFL-H Conference "Global Skills for Local Needs": Facing Challenges in 21st Century Classrooms, Budapest, Hungary.
  10. Kiss, T. (2007, JUL). Intercultural Communication: The Key to the 21st Century. Keynote Address, Sub-Carpathian Kolcsey Summer Pedagogy Academy, Beregovo, Ukraine.
  11. Kiss, T. (2006, SEP). The Philosophy of English Language Teaching. Keynote Address, Vanishing Borders: Global English, 22nd SPELT International Conference, Karachi - Abbottabad - Islamabad, Pakistan.

Conference Papers (Published in Proceedings)

  1. Gong, W., Zhang, D., Zhang, L.J., Kiss, T., & Ang-Tay, M. Y. (2011). A Social-psychological Perspective on Singaporean Schoolchildren’s Strategy Use in English Literacy Learning. In R. Jaidev & S. M Wu (Eds.) Proceedings of the NUS-CELC International Conference on English Language Teaching: Global Perspectives, Local Initiatives: Reflections and Practices in ELT (pp. 1-15). Singapore: Singapore University Press.
  2. Kiss, T. (2010). Global English, Global Values, Global Teachers?. In Access: Selected papers presented at the First Philippine International English Language Conference 2009 (pp. 106-114). Manila, Philippines: The British Council.
  3. Kiss, T. (2005). Nyelvtanari ertekek a filozofia tukreben. In Szabolcs-Szatmar-Bereg Megyei Tudomanyos Kozalapitvany Fuzetei 21. Tudasalapu Gazdasag es eletminoseg: 'A Magyar Tudomany Napja 2004' Alkalmabol Rendezett Szabolcs-Szatmar-Bereg Megyei Tudomanyos Konferencia Anyaganak Bemutatasa (pp. 214-217). Nyiregyhaza, Hungary: Szabolcs-Szatmar-Bereg Megyei Tudomanyos Kozalapitvany.
  4. Kiss, T. (1997). Mentor training: which way to go? In Grundy, P. (Ed.) IATEFL 1997: Brighton Conference Selections (pp. -). Whitstable, United Kingdom: IATEFL.

Conference Presentations

  1. Kiss, T. (2020, August). Ideas vs Ideology: A critical look at language teaching materials. 12th English for Specific Academic Purposes eSymposium 2020. Sunway University, Malaysia. Virtual conference. Kiss, T. (2020, August). Ideas vs Ideology: A critical look at language teaching materials. 12th English for Specific Academic Purposes eSymposium 2020. Sunway University, Malaysia. Virtual conference.
  2. Kiss, T. (2020, August). Ideas vs Ideology: A critical look at language teaching materials. 12th English for Specific Academic Purposes eSymposium 2020. Sunway University, Malaysia. Virtual conference.
  3. Kiss, T. (2020, July). 7 lessons from online teaching. Teaching of English language and literature in post-COVID era, Hans Raj MahilaMaha Vidyalaya, Jalandhar, India in association with Nepal English Language Teacher’s Association, Nepal. Webinar.
  4. Kiss, T. (2019, December). Digital stories and what makes them work. English Language Teaching: Trends and Innovations, SSN College, Chennai, India. Kiss, T. (2019, August). Digital storytelling. English for Academic Purposes Symposium: Creativity and Connectivity in the Classroom. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  5. Kiss, T. (2019, June). On the edge of chaos: Creativity in the language classroom. Suzhou Colloquium of Language Arts Research. Suzhou, China. Kiss, T. (2019, April). Multimodal design and English language teaching, iELT-Con 2019. English language learning & teaching in the digital era. Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
  6. Kiss, T. & Rimbar, H. (2018, June). ELT materials off the grid. Paper presented at the MATSDA Conference. Shanghai, China. Kiss, T. (2018, March). The creativity web: A network analysis of creativity research in ELT. Paper presented at The 1st International ASEAN English Language Teaching Conference. Melaka, Malaysia.
  7. Kiss, T. (2017, October). The future of English language education: The way forward. Panel discussion. Paper presented at the Sarawak English Language Education Symposium. Kuching, Malaysia.
  8. Kiss, T. (2017, April). The Flow and planning for the language classroom. iELT-Con 2017. The 21st. Century Classroom: ELT Practices & Innovations. Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
  9. Kiss, T. (2016, June). Teaching cross-cultural communication in the writing classroom. Paper presented at MELTA 25th International Conference. 21st c. century learning in English language education: Embracing technology and progressive pedagogy, Ipoh, Malaysia.
  10. Rimbar, H., Kiss, T. (2016, June). The role of materials in 21st c. learning: Developing intercultural competence. Paper presented at MELTA 25th International Conference. 21st century learning in English language education: Embracing technology and progressive pedagogy, Ipoh, Malaysia.
  11. Kiss, T. (2016, MAR). Culture in language teaching materials: What do you see? Malaysia International Conference on English Language Teaching (MICELT) 2016, Damai Laut, Malaysia.
  12. Kiss, T. (2015, October). Twenty-five years of teacher training: Where are we going? Panel discussion. Paper presented at 25th IATEFL Hungary Conference: Looking forward, looking back, Budapest, Hungary.
  13. Kiss, T. (2015, October). Textbook analysis: Hidden culture?. Paper presented at Looking forward, looking back: 25th IATEFL-H Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
  14. Kiss, T. (2015, April). Multimodal texts in language teaching: developing viewing and representing skills. Paper presented at 49th Annual International IATEFL Conference and Exhibition, Manchester, United Kingdom.
  15. Kiss, T. (2015, September). Intercultural communication in the language classroom. Paper presented at ELIS 2015: 50 years English in Singapore schools, Singapore.
  16. Kiss, T. (2015, May). Creative ways of teaching grammar. Paper presented at iELT-Con 2015. Enhancing ELT professional practice: From current questions to future action, Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
  17. Kiss, T. (2014, August). Closing the gap between theory and practice in language teacher education (LTE). Paper presented at 12th International Asia TEFL Conference and 23rd MELTA International Conference. Developing Sustainable Quality in English Language Education: Evolving Policies, Innovating Practices, Transforming Learning, Kuching, Malaysia.
  18. Kiss, T. (2014, April). Teacher education in a globalized world: A truly international experience. Paper presented at April Conference Thirteen. Beyond Words: Crossing Borders in English Studies, Krakow, Poland.
  19. Kiss, T., Weninger, C. (2014, April). Revisiting the cultural complexity of EFL textbooks: a semiotic exploration. Paper presented at April Conference Thirteen. Beyond Words: Crossing Borders in English Studies.
  20. Krakow, Poland Ben Said, S. & Kiss, T. (2012, March). Close Encounters of the Professional Kind: Teachers’ Co-construction of Professional Identities though Social Networking. Paper presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics, Boston, United States.
  21. Kiss, T. (2012, November). iPad in tertiary education. Paper presented at Learning Innovation Talks, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  22. Kiss, T. (2012, May). Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in Mentoring: Conflicting Roles and Conflicting Strategies?. Paper presented at Partnership for Developing Classroom Practices: A Learning Forum for Mentoring Teachers, Singapore.
  23. Kiss, T. (2012, May). The Use of the iPad in Literacy Education. Paper presented at Asian Primary and Preschool Teachers Congress, Singapore.
  24. Kiss, T., Weninger, Cs. (2012, October). Textbooks, cultures, and complexity in tertiary language teaching: Unexplored opportunities. Paper presented at 1st International Conference on Tertiary Language Education, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  25. Weninger, C., & Kiss, T. (2012, March). Cultural representation in English language teaching materials in Hungary. Paper presented at American Association for Applied Linguistics, Boston, United States.
  26. Kiss, T. (2011, January). Becoming an English language teacher: mapping conceptual changes. Paper presented at Starting, Stimulating and Sustaining English Language Teacher Education and Development: A conference for English Language Teacher Educators, Hyderabad, India.
  27. Kiss, T. (2011, January). Building bridges between theory and practice: a mission impossible?. Paper presented at Starting, Stimulating and Sustaining English Language Teacher Education and Development: A conference for English Language Teacher Educators, Hyderabad, India.
  28. Gong, W., Zhang, D. L., Zhang, L. J., Ang, M. Y., & Kiss, T. (2010, May). A Social-psychological Perspective on Singaporean Schoolchildren’s Strategy Use in English Literacy Learning. Paper presented at The CELC International Conference on ELT: Global Perspectives, Local Initiatives: Reflections and Practices in ELT, Singapore, Singapore.
  29. Kiss, T. (2010, June). Global Teacher or Local Hero? Language teachers’ values in a post-method world. Paper presented at MELTA 19th International Conference - Transformations in English Language Education: Vision Innovation, Implementation, Kuching, Malaysia.
  30. Kiss, T. (2010, July). The use of multimedia in language teaching through comic books. Paper presented at Multimedia in Education 2010, Nyiregyhaza, Hungary.
  31. Kiss, T. & Wilkinson, M. (2010, March). How shall I put it? Communication Skills for ESL Teachers. Paper presented at The 44th Annual TESOL Convention and Exhibit, Boston, MA, United States.
  32. Zhang, L. J., Zhang, D., Kiss, T., Gong, W., & Ang, M. Y. (2010, May). Identifying Self-regulated Components to Enhance English Learning among Singaporean Students. Paper presented at The CELC International Conference on ELT: Global Perspectives, Local Initiatives, Singapore.
  33. Kiss, T. (2009, October). Let's(?) Speak Singlish!. Paper presented at 19th IATEFL-H Conference: "Golbal Skills for Local Needs" Facing the Challenges in 21st Century Classrooms, Budapest, Hungary.
  34. Kiss, T., Zhang, L., Zhang, D., Gong, W., & Ang, M. Y. (2009, November). Bilingual Literacy Puzzle: Designing a Research Instrument to Investigate Singaporean Students’ Learning Strategies. Paper presented at Educational Research Association of Singapore (ERAS) Conference 2009: Unpacking Teaching and Learning through Educational Research, Singapore.
  35. Kiss, T. (2006, September). Look Who’s Talking (and Writing). Paper presented at Vanishing Borders: Global English, 22nd SPELT International Conference, Karachi - Abbottabad - Islamabad, Pakistan.
  36. Kiss, T. (2006, September). Ice Breakers in ELT. Paper presented at Vanishing Borders: Global English, 22nd SPELT International Conference, Karachi, Pakistan.
  37. Kiss, T., Vilches, M. L. (2005, May). Partnership in Action: A Story of Professionalism and Friendship. Paper presented at Showcasing ELT Networks Conference, Berlin, Germany.
  38. Kiss, T. (2004, June). Values Education vs. Skills Training. Paper presented at Science Day conference, Nyiregyhaza, Hungary.
  39. Kiss, T. (2003, May). Stereotypes in ELT: A Mixed Blessing. Paper presented at 7th MELTA Biennial Conference: English Language Education. Transcending Boundaries, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
  40. Kiss, T. (2003, May). Getting to Know the ELTeCS Network. Paper presented at 7th MELTA Biennial Conference: English Language Education. Transcending Boundaries, Subang Jaya, Malaysia.
  41. Kiss, T., Herege, M. (2003, October). Group Dynamics in Action: How to Make Groupwork Effective. Paper presented at 13th IATEFL Hungary Annual Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
  42. Kiss, T., Kuti, Zs. (2003, October). Professional Development and Networking: The ELTeCS Story. Paper presented at 13th IATEFL Hungary Annual Conference, Budapest, Hungary.
  43. Kiss, T., Farkas, Zs. (2000, April). Mentoring Across the Language Barrier. Paper presented at Second British Council Regional Mentor Conference, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
  44. Kiss, T., Monos, K. (1998, May). Looking at teaching practice: taking stock of the three year programme in Hungary. Paper presented at 3rd Central-European Teacher Education Conference, Prague, Czech Republic.
  45. Gibson, G., Kiss, T. (1997, May). Teacher training through video: A Hungarian perspective. Paper presented at 2nd Eurocarpathian conference, Debrecen, Hungary.
  46. Gibson, G., Kiss, T. (1997, January). Expectation mismatch? A look at the varying expectations of trainees and mentors towards the nature of teaching support during TP. Paper presented at HUSSE 3 Conference, Pecs, Hungary.
  47. Kiss, T. (1997, June). The Most Hated Teacher. Paper presented at ELT One Day Conference, Nyiregyhaza, Hungary.
  48. Kiss, T. (1997, September). All that glitters is not gold: genuine communication in the classroom. Paper presented at One Day ELT Conference, Szeged, Hungary.
  49. Kiss, T. (1995, March). How to generate English use in the classroom?. Paper presented at Military Secondary School’s Foreign Languages Conference, Szolnok, Hungary.
  50. Kiss, T., Robinson, L. (1995, October). Everybody talks about the weather but no one does anything about it. Paper presented at 5th IATEFL Hungary Annual Conference, Szombathely, Hungary.

Journal Articles (Non-Refereed)

  1. Kiss, T. (2009). Have you Heard the One..? Jokes in the Classroom. mELTing Pot, -, 22-24. Kiss, T. (2008). The digital blockade: Investigating the lack of Internet use in English language classrooms. ACELT Forum, 2(2), 20-26. Kiss, T. (2007). The Philosophy of English Language Teaching. SPELT Quarterly, 22(4), -. Kiss, T. (2006). The Effect of Training on Mentor Teachers' Educational Values, Beliefs and Attitude to Educational Change. SPELT Quarterly, 21(2), 4-35. Kiss, T. (2001). Culture in the ELT Classroom. The ACELT Journal, 5(1), -. Kiss, T. (1998). Partnership in initial teacher training. School Experience, 2(2), -. Kiss, T., Teslik, L. (1998). Teaching Culture in the Culture of Teaching. Pre-Service Teacher Education, 2(3), 12-15. Kiss, T., Teslik, L. (1998). Kulturak Nyomaban az Idegennyelvi Tanoran. Pedgogiai Muhely, 23(4), 24-28. Kiss, T. (1996). Co-training or parallel training?. School Experience, 1(1), -. Kiss, T., Williamson, I. (1996). In focus: Bessenyei Gyorgy Teacher Training College. School Experience, 1(1), 15-17.

Published Reviews of Scholarly Work

  1. Kiss, T. (2010). A Review of “International English in its sociolinguistic contexts: towards a socially sensitive EIL pedagogy” [Review of McKay, S. L. & Bokhorst-Heng, W. D. International English in Its Sociolinguistic Contexts: Towards a Socially Sensitive EIL Pedagogy]. Language and Education, 24(3), 273-276.

Professional Articles

  1. Kiss, T. (2003, December). The ELTeCS project funding process: why do people write project proposals. ELTeCS Info, 7, 8-9.
  2. Kiss, T. (2002, December). Impressions of a summer course. ELTeCS Info, 6, 24-26.
  3. Gulyas, G., Kiss, T., Szesztay, M. (1998, December). Teacher education network in Hungary. ELTeCS Info, 2, -.
  4. Kiss, T. (1998, December). ELT Newsletters: Internet, the New Frontier. ELTeCS Info, 2, 22-24.

Resource Materials for School Use

  1. Kiss, T., Hlenschi, V., Balasiu, B., Fingermann, M., Bosneac, M., Sentesvska, E., Shlakeski, M., Nikolov, R., Mihailovska, V., Gligoric, S., Miodragovic, V., Tomic, K., Torda, M., Koncz, A., Perenyi, I. (2006). Drama Festival Guidebook. Rakamaz: Erzsebet Kiralyne Oktatasi es Nevelesi Intezmeny.

Workshops and Seminars

  1. Kiss, T. (2018, Aug). Creativity: (Re)connecting the dots. Sarawak, Malaysia.
  2. Kiss, T. (2017, Oct). Creativity and lesson planning. Sarawak, Malaysia.
  3. Kiss, T. (2016, Oct). Creative grammar teaching. Singapore Kiss, T. (2016, Sept). How to exploit teaching materials creatively? Singapore.
  4. Kiss, T. (2016, May). Ways with grammar: Creative learning opportunities in the classroom. Malaysia.
  5. Ward, C., & Kiss, T. (2016, January). Research Proposal Writing Workshop, 2016. Singapore.
  6. Kiss, T. (2015, July). English language teaching in Singapore: Can or not, ah?. Hungary.
  7. Kiss, T. (2015, August). Materials design for language and intercultural awareness. Malaysia.
  8. Kiss, T. (2015, November). Teaching grammar and language awareness. Singapore.
  9. Kiss, T. (2015, October). The complexity of language teacher education: issues in course design. Hungary.
  10. Kiss, T. (2015, October). Culture, language, and communication. Hungary.
  11. Kiss, T. (2007, December). Motivacio a nyelvoktatasban. Hungary.
  12. Kiss, T. (2007, January). Mentoring: A road to professional development. Philippines.
  13. Kiss, T., Chodidjah, I., Balinas, E. (2007, January). Using Real World Materials in the ELT Classroom. Philippines.
  14. Kiss, T., Vilches, M.L. (2007, January). Classroom Observation Workshop. Philippines.
  15. Kiss, T., Lorincz, T., Niemi, M. (2006, July). General Methodology Training for ELT. Iraq.
  16. Kiss, T., Vilches, M.L. (2006, March). Mentor Training for English Language Teachers. Philippines.
  17. Vilches, M.L., Kiss, T., Keyuravon, S., Ngyuen, H.A. (2006, January). ELTeCS East Asia Networking Workshop. Thailand.
  18. Sarwar, Z., English, F., Kiss, T., Kuznetsova, L. (2005, July). English in Higher Education - Hornby Summer School, Pakistan. Pakistan.
  19. Poor, Z., Kiss, T. (2003, February). Mentor Development Workshop. Lithuania.
  20. Solly, M., Kiss, T. (2003, June). How ELTeCS Works? Hornby International Summer School, Krakkow. Poland.
  21. Solly, M., Kiss, T. (2003, July). ELTeCS Latin America Think Tank. Mexico.
  22. Kiss, T. (2002, July). How to write a winning project proposal?. Hungary.
  23. Vilches, M.L., Kiss, T., Hayes, D. (2002, February). Trainer Training. Philippines.

 

Achievements & Accolades

  1. Kiss, T. (2019, DEC). Technology in language teaching; A way forward? Plenary talk, English Language Teaching: Trends and Innovations, SSN College, Chennai, India
  2. Kiss, T. (2019, NOV). Ecology, creativity, and language play. Plenary talk, TESOL-NELTA Regional Conference and Symposium, 2019: Ecological Approach to ELT: Prospects and Challenges. Kathmandu, Nepal.
  3. Kiss, T. (2019, AUG). Let’s have fun with language! Creativity and play in the classroom. Keynote address. English for Academic Purposes Symposium: Creativity and Connectivity in the Classroom. Sunway University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  4. Kiss, T. (2019, APR). Hey teacher, leave the kids alone. Plenary talk, iELT-Con 2019. English language learning & teaching in the digital era. Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
  5. Kiss, T. (2018, AUG). Creativity at the edge of chaos. Keynote address, 2nd Sarawak English Language Education Symposium. Kuching, Malaysia.
  6. Kiss, T. (2018, March). The creativity web: A network analysis of creativity research in ELT. Paper presented at The 1st International ASEAN English Language Teaching Conference. Melaka, Malaysia.
  7. Kiss, T. (2017, OCT). Linguistic creativity, language play. Plenary talk, Sarawak English Language Education Symposium. Kuching, Malaysia.
  8. Kiss, T. (2017, APR). Perceptions, Paradoxes, and Practices: Creativity in language teaching. Plenary talk, iELT-Con 2017. The 21st. Century Classroom: ELT Practices & Innovations. Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia.
  9. Kiss, T. (2015, SEPT). Intercultural communication in the language classroom. Paper presented at ELIS 2015: 50 years English in Singapore schools, Singapore.
  10. Kiss, T (2015, JUN). Developing intercultural competence in the language classroom: A look at teaching materials. Enhancing ELT Professional Practice: From Current Questions To Future Action. Plenary talk, 7th. biennial international ELT conference. Penang English Language Learning & Teaching Association, Malaysia.
  11. Kiss, T. (2014, AUG). Closing the gap between theory and practice in language teacher education (LTE). Paper presented at 12th International Asia TEFL Conference and 23rd MELTA International Conference. Developing Sustainable Quality in English Language Education: Evolving Policies, Innovating Practices, Transforming Learning, Kuching, Malaysia.
  12. Kiss, T. (2009, OCT). 1 1/2 Pillars of Wisdom: Globalisation and Language Teaching. Plenary talk, 19th IATEFL-H Conference "Global Skills for Local Needs": Facing Challenges in 21st Century Classrooms, Budapest, Hungary.
  13. Kiss, T. (2007, JUL). Intercultural Communication: The Key to the 21st Century. Keynote Address, Sub-Carpathian Kolcsey Summer Pedagogy Academy, Beregovo, Ukraine.
  14. Kiss, T. (2006, SEP). The Philosophy of English Language Teaching. Keynote Address, Vanishing Borders: Global English, 22nd SPELT International Conference, Karachi - Abbottabad - Islamabad, Pakistan.