Maurice Carder

Curriculum Vitae

Academic Qualifications

Ed.D. International, University College London, Institute of Education

M.A. Linguistics for English Language Teaching, University of Lancaster

Qualified Teacher Status, Institute of Education, University of London

B.A. Honours, Spanish, University of Bristol

'A' levels, Ardingly College, Sussex

Other Academic Awards

ESL in the Mainstream. Certificate for training teachers

Language and Literacy. Certificate for training teachers

Employment History

1981-2009            Head, ESL & Mother Tongue Department, Vienna International School, Austria

1968-1981            Teaching posts at Universities and Institutes in Spain, Iran, Portugal,  England, Mexico and Germany

1967-1968            Teacher of EFL, Instituto Británico, Sevilla, Spain

Academic Books Authored

Carder, M. (2018) with Patricia Mertin and Sarah Porter Second Language Learners in International Schools. UCL Institution of Education Press, University College London.

Carder, M. (2007) Bilingualism in International Schools: A Model for Enriching Language Education. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters

Chapters in Books

Carder, M. (2013). English language teaching: the change in students’ language from ‘English only’ to ‘linguistically diverse’ and how school leaders can meet this challenge. In R. Pearce (ed) International Education and Schools: Moving Beyond the First 40 Years. London: Bloomsbury Publishing.

Carder, M. (2013) Foreword, in Mertin, P. Breaking through the language barrier. Woodbridge: John Catt Educational Ltd.

Carder, M. (2013) International School Students: Developing their Bilingual Potential. In Abello-Contesse, C., Chandler, P. M, López-Jiménez, M. D., & Chacón-Beltrán, R. (eds.) (2013) Bilingual and multilingual education. New initiatives anchored in experience. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.

Carder, M. (2012) Afterword: First language awareness: using the international space to develop bilinguals. In Chadwick, T. (2012)  Language Awareness in Teaching: A Toolkit for Content and Language Teachers. University of Cambridge International Examinations.

Carder, M. (2007) Chapter 25: Organization of English Teaching in International Schools. In J. Cummins & C Davison (Eds.) International Handbook of English Language Education. Norwell, MA: Springer.

Carder, M. (1995) Language(s) in international education:  a review of language issues in international schools. In Skutnabb-Kangas, T. (ed.) (1995) Multilingualism for All.  Lisse, The Netherlands:  Swets and Zeitlinger.

Carder, M. (1991) The role and development of ESL programs in international schools, in  Jonietz, P.L. and D. Harris. (eds) (1991) World Yearbook of Education 1991:  International Schools and International Education. (pp. 108-124) London: Kogan Page.

Carder, M. (1990) Chapters 3, 5 and 6 in E. Murphy (ed.) ESL: A Handbook for Teachers and Administrators in International Schools.  Clevedon:  Multilingual Matters. 

Edited journals

Carder, M. (ed.) (2009) NALDIC  Quarterly, Volume 7, Number 1. National Association for Language Development in the

Curriculum. Autumn 2009. www.naldic.org.uk University of Reading: NALDIC.

Articles in Journals

Carder, M. (2014).  The language repertoires of five IB Diploma students in an international school. www.mauricecarder.net/articles

Carder, M. (2013) Managerial impact on programmes for second language learners in international schools. www.mauricecarder.net/articles

Carder, M. (2011) Provision for second language learners in international schools: Is improvement possible? NALDIC Quarterly, 9.1 Autumn 2011. www.naldic.org.uk

Carder, M. (2011) ESL in International Schools in the IBMYP: the elephant under the table. In International Schools Journal, Vol XXXI No.1 November 2011 pp.50-58 Saxmundham: Peridot Press, a division of John Catt Educational Ltd.

Carder, M. (2009) Focus on ECIS committees: the ESL and mother tongue committee. IS. Summer/winter 2011, Volume 13, Issue 3, pp.47, 49. Woodbridge, Suffolk: John Catt Educational Ltd.

Carder, M. (ed.) (2009) Special Issue: International Education. NALDIC 7.1 National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum, November 2009. www.naldic.org.uk Editor, Guest issue.

Carder, M. (2009) ESL or ‘EAL’?: Programme or ‘support’? The baggage that comes with names. In International Schools Journal. Vol XXIX No.1. November 2009, pp.18-25. Saxmundham: Peridot Press, a division of John Catt Educational Ltd. Pages

Carder, M. (2008) Resurgence Magazine, No. 250. Sept/Oct. Difference’.

Carder, M. (2008) The development of English as a Second Language (ESL) provision in Australia, Canada, the USA and England, with conclusions for second language models in International Schools. Journal of Research in International Education, Vol 7, No 2. Pages 205-231. London: SAGE Publications.

Carder, M. (2007) The IB and languages. International Schools Journal, (pp 73-83). Vol XXVII No.1 November 2007. Saxmundham: Peridot Press, a division of John Catt Educational Ltd.

Carder, M. (2006) Bilingualism in International Baccalaureate Programmes, with particular reference to International Schools. Journal of Research in International Education, Vol 5, No 1. Pages 105-122. London: SAGE Publications.

Carder, M. (2005) Bilingualism and the Council of International Schools.  International Schools Journal, (pp 19-27). Vol XXIV No.2 April 2005. Saxmundham: Peridot Press, a division of John Catt Educational Ltd.

Carder, M. (2002) Intercultural awareness, bilingualism, and ESL in the International Baccalaureate, with particular reference to the MYP.  International Schools Journal. Volume XXI, No.2. April 2002. Saxmundham: Peridot Press, a division of John Catt Educational Ltd.

Reprinted in E. Murphy, (ed.) (2003) The International Schools Compendium – ESL: Educating Non-native Speakers of English in an English-medium international school. Saxmundham: Peridot Press, a division of John Catt Educational Ltd.

Carder, M. (2002) ESL students in the IB Middle Years Programme.  International School, The ECIS Magazine, Volume 5,

Issue1.2002. Saxmundham: Peridot Press, a division of John Catt Educational Ltd.

Carder, M. (1994) The language conundrum in international education.  ‘Skepsis’, The International Schools Association Magazine, Issue 2, November 1994. Vienna: Austria.

Carder, M. (1993) Are we creating biliterate bilinguals?  International Schools Journal, (pp 19-27). Issue No. 26, Autumn 1993. Saxmundham: Peridot Press, a division of John Catt Educational Ltd.

Reprinted in Murphy, E. (ed.) (2003) The International Schools Compendium – ESL: Educating Non-native Speakers of English in an English-medium international school. Saxmundham: Peridot Press, a division of John Catt Educational Ltd.

Book Reviews

Carder, M. (2007) Review of Imagining Multilingual Schools: Languages in Education and Glocalization. Edited by Ofelia García, Tove Skutnabb-Kangas and María E. Torres-Guzmán. Clevedon, UK: Multilingual Matters Ltd. 2006. In the International Schools Journal, Vol. XXVII, No. 2., 2 April 2007.  Saxmundham: Peridot Press, a division of John Catt Educational Ltd.

Carder, M. (2005) Review of Lin, Angel MY, and Martin, Peter W (eds). Decolonisation, Globalisation: Language in Education Policy and Practice.  Clevedon: Multilingual Matters. 2005. In International School, The ECIS/CIS Magazine. Volume 8, Issue 1. 2005.

Carder, M.  (2005) Review of Brutt-Griffler, J. World English: A Study of its Development.  Clevedon: Multilingual Matters. 2002. In International School, The ECIS/CIS Magazine. Volume 8, Issue 1. 2005.

Carder, M. (2004) Review of Murphy, E. (ed.) (2003) The International Schools Compendium – ESL: Educating Non-native Speakers of English in an English-medium International School. Saxmundham: Peridot Press, a division of John Catt Educational

Ltd. In International School, The ECIS/CIS Magazine. Volume , Issue  . 2004.

Carder, M. (2002) Review of De Mejia, A. Power, Prestige and Bilingualism. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters. 2002. In International School, The ECIS Magazine. Volume 5, Issue 2. 2003.

Other professional activities

Former examiner for IB Diploma language A2 and moderator for IB MYP language B; participated in various curriculum and material-writing processes for the IB.

Delivered In-Service in International Schools throughout the world over a 20 year period on SLL related issues.

Regular speaker at ECIS (European Council of International Schools) and other Conferences throughout Europe.

Served as Co-Chair and team member of many CIS (Council of International Schools) Accreditation Team Visits throughout the world.

Organised four ECIS ESL & Mother Tongue Conferences in various venues in Europe when serving as the Chairperson of the committee.

Served as Chairperson of the Vienna International School PTA.