Dr. Robert John McClung |
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| Highest Degree | PhD in Education Walden University |
| Position | Associate Professor |
| Titles | Dean of First Year Students |
| Faculty | First Year Students |
Position Associate Professor
Email robert.mcclung@cud.ac.ae
Highest Degree PhD in Education
Walden University
Titles Dean of First Year Students
Faculty First Year Students
Biography
Dr. Robert John McClung serves as the Dean of First Year Students at Canadian University Dubai (CUD). Dr. Robert McClung holds a Doctorate of Education specializing in College Teaching and Learning from Walden University and a Master of Science in English Language Teaching Management from the University of Surrey. His academic journey has allowed him to engage deeply with both pedagogical theory and its practical applications in diverse educational settings. With experience in higher education across Australia, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Canada, Dr. McClung is committed to fostering inclusive and dynamic learning environments. He emphasizes student-centered teaching strategies, curriculum innovation, and evidence-based approaches that enhance educational outcomes. His work integrates best practices in instructional design, language acquisition, and academic leadership to support learners from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Dr. McClung’s expertise in English language teaching management and business education enables him to bridge theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, ensuring students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for success. Passionate about lifelong learning and collaboration, he actively engages in research and professional development to contribute meaningfully to the academic community and advance the field of education.
Areas of specialization
Tandem Learning and Heutagogy
Selected Publications
Tandem Learning and Heutagogy
- McClung, R., Nuyda, R., Huong, I. (2024). Role of Teaching Assistants (TAs) in Assisting EFL-TEFL Teacher Candidates. In Drinkwater, M., Waghib, Y. (eds) The Bloomsbury Handbook of Ethics of Care in Transformative Leadership in Higher Education. Bloomsbury Publishing, U.K. https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/loomsbury-handbook-of-ethics-of-care-intransformative-leadership-in-higher-education-9781350414549/
- McClung, R.J., Liao, YH., Barr, M.D. (2023). Teaching Sustainable Development Goals Through Collaborative Tandem Learning in a Post-COVID-19 Era. In: Leal Filho, W., Ng, T.F., Iyer-Raniga, U., Ng, A., Sharifi, A. (eds) SDGs in the Asia and Pacific Region. Implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Regional Perspectives. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91262-8_19-1
- McClung, R.J., Barr, M.D. (2021). Creating a Global Virtual Tandem Community Through Technology and Experiential Learning. In: Fayed I., Cummings J. (eds) Teaching in the Post COVID-19 Era. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74088-7_49
- Edelman, C., Ferguson, P., McClung, R., Hellman, C., Dowden, A. (2022). Media as Input: Exploring student use of English-language media outside the classroom. The Language Teacher, 46(2). pp. 3-8. https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTTLT46.2-1
- Edelman, C., McClung, R. J., & Ferguson, P. (2017). Assessing the Efficacy of Dictation Exercises to Improve SLA Listening in Japan. Language Education in Asia (LEiA), Vol.8 Issue 1. p. 67-83. https://leia.org/LEiA/LEiA%20VOLUMES/Download/LEiA_V8_I1_2017/LEiA_V8I1A05_Edelman_McClung_Ferguson.pdf
- McClung, R. J. (2017). Nurturing Classroom Writing Activities Through Experiential Learning 経験的学習におけるライティングクラスの構築. FORUM16 https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/fl/publication/pdf_forum/16/33_robert.pdf
Dr. Robert John McClung serves as the Dean of First Year Students at Canadian University Dubai (CUD). Dr. Robert McClung holds a Doctorate of Education specializing in College Teaching and Learning from Walden University and a Master of Science in English Language Teaching Management from the University of Surrey. His academic journey has allowed him to engage deeply with both pedagogical theory and its practical applications in diverse educational settings. With experience in higher education across Australia, Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Canada, Dr. McClung is committed to fostering inclusive and dynamic learning environments. He emphasizes student-centered teaching strategies, curriculum innovation, and evidence-based approaches that enhance educational outcomes. His work integrates best practices in instructional design, language acquisition, and academic leadership to support learners from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Dr. McClung’s expertise in English language teaching management and business education enables him to bridge theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, ensuring students are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed for success. Passionate about lifelong learning and collaboration, he actively engages in research and professional development to contribute meaningfully to the academic community and advance the field of education.
Areas of specialization
Tandem Learning and Heutagogy
Selected Publications
Tandem Learning and Heutagogy
- McClung, R., Nuyda, R., Huong, I. (2024). Role of Teaching Assistants (TAs) in Assisting EFL-TEFL Teacher Candidates. In Drinkwater, M., Waghib, Y. (eds) The Bloomsbury Handbook of Ethics of Care in Transformative Leadership in Higher Education. Bloomsbury Publishing, U.K. https://www.bloomsbury.com/ca/loomsbury-handbook-of-ethics-of-care-intransformative-leadership-in-higher-education-9781350414549/
- McClung, R.J., Liao, YH., Barr, M.D. (2023). Teaching Sustainable Development Goals Through Collaborative Tandem Learning in a Post-COVID-19 Era. In: Leal Filho, W., Ng, T.F., Iyer-Raniga, U., Ng, A., Sharifi, A. (eds) SDGs in the Asia and Pacific Region. Implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Regional Perspectives. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-91262-8_19-1
- McClung, R.J., Barr, M.D. (2021). Creating a Global Virtual Tandem Community Through Technology and Experiential Learning. In: Fayed I., Cummings J. (eds) Teaching in the Post COVID-19 Era. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-74088-7_49
- Edelman, C., Ferguson, P., McClung, R., Hellman, C., Dowden, A. (2022). Media as Input: Exploring student use of English-language media outside the classroom. The Language Teacher, 46(2). pp. 3-8. https://doi.org/10.37546/JALTTLT46.2-1
- Edelman, C., McClung, R. J., & Ferguson, P. (2017). Assessing the Efficacy of Dictation Exercises to Improve SLA Listening in Japan. Language Education in Asia (LEiA), Vol.8 Issue 1. p. 67-83. https://leia.org/LEiA/LEiA%20VOLUMES/Download/LEiA_V8_I1_2017/LEiA_V8I1A05_Edelman_McClung_Ferguson.pdf
- McClung, R. J. (2017). Nurturing Classroom Writing Activities Through Experiential Learning 経験的学習におけるライティングクラスの構築. FORUM16 https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/fl/publication/pdf_forum/16/33_robert.pdf