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Systemic functional linguistics, Canadian Literature, Textual Analysis, Theatre in and for Education
Research Interests
I am particularly interested in cross-language movement in a variety of contexts, but currently in language in performance. The construction of particular identities using deliberately crafted language in front of audiences foregrounds many of the resources employed in our everyday cross-cultural encounters, but in such a way as to purposefully engage certain parts of the language which can then be searched for in other contexts.
Orcid Account:http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0342-6958
Personal profile
Specialising broadly in systemic functional linguistics, Dr Irwin has focussed more specifically on movement of lexical items across languages, textual analysis of literary and dramatic texts, and approaches to literacy and language skills for post-secondary writers, particularly in terms of the grammatical resources employed in these activities. He is currently supervising PhD and EdD students working in Critical Discourse Analysis of political and literary texts, gestural and multimodal analysis in learning and in translation, discourse patterns in corpora of expert and learner texts in music, and critical thinking for the curriculum. He is one of the coordinators of arts activities on campus, and has worked with a number of high schools and universities internationally and in China on theatre and arts events. Derek spends his free time directing, acting, and writing fiction.
Teaching
Dr Irwin teaches on a number of different modules, including Studying Literature, Advanced Grammar for Study and the Professions, Essentials of Linguistics, and Language, Mind and Society. He convenes the module Introduction to Drama, which is an ambitious split between the history and theory of theatre and performance, and practical workshops designed to enhance students’ presentation skills along with bringing the texts to life.
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Projects
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Virtual Presentations Showcase for Business Communication
Lee, S. (PI), Jeon, J. (CoPI), Zhang, Y. (CoI) & Irwin, D. (CoI)
1/03/24 → …
Project: Non-Funded Project
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Implementing Universal Design through augmented-reality game-based learning
Gill, A., Irwin, D., Towey, D., Zhang, Y., Long, P., Sun, L., Yu, W. & Zheng, Y., 2024, In: Computers & Education: X Reality. 4, 100070.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Virtual educational environments: an investigation into interactive immersive learning in higher education
Gill, A., Irwin, D., Mareta, S., Towey, D., Wang, A. & Zhang, Y., 2024, In: International Journal of Mobile Learning and Organisation. 18, 3, p. 381-408 28 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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An Evaluation of an AR Educational Game in Design and Engineering Education: A Students-as-Partners Approach to Curriculum Innovation
Gill, A. S., Irwin, D., Towey, D. & Zhang, Y., 3 Jul 2023, 2022 International Conference on Open and Innovative Education (ICOIE 2022). Tsang, E., Li, K. C. & Wang, P. (eds.). Hong Kong: Hong Kong Metropolitan University, p. 468-488 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Effects of Augmented Reality Gamification on Students' Intrinsic Motivation and Performance
Gill, A., Irwin, D., Towey, D., Zhang, Y., Li, B., Sun, L., Wang, Z., Yu, W., Zhang, R. & Zheng, Y., 2023, 2023 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2023 - Conference Proceedings. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., (2023 IEEE International Conference on Teaching, Assessment and Learning for Engineering, TALE 2023 - Conference Proceedings).Research output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Languaging dynamics in interactive lecturing: exploring an embodied approach to deep learning in L2 higher education contexts
Shi, D., Irwin, D. & Du, P., 2023, In: Classroom Discourse. 14, 2, p. 147-166 19 p.Research output: Journal Publication › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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ICOIE Excellent Paper Award
Gill, A. (Recipient), Irwin, D. (Recipient), Mareta, S. (Recipient), Towey, D. (Recipient) & Zhang, Y. (Recipient), 15 Jul 2022
Prize: Other distinction
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ICOIE Excellent Paper Award
Gill, A. (Recipient), Irwin, D. (Recipient), Towey, D. (Recipient), Walker, J. (Recipient) & Zhang, Y. (Recipient), 4 Jul 2020
Prize: Other distinction
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IEEE TALE Best Paper Award
Gill, A. (Recipient), Irwin, D. (Recipient), Yuk-kwan Ng, R. (Recipient), Towey, D. (Recipient), Wang, T. (Recipient), Wells, R. (Recipient) & Zhang, Y. (Recipient), 8 Dec 2021
Prize: Other distinction
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