Jack MassalskiAssistant Teaching Professor | Faculty of Education And Social Work
Email: jmassalski@tru.ca
Phone: 250-377-6244
Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/massalski
Interests
foreign languages and cultures, coffee, jazz, electric bass, photography, skiing
Research Interests
blended learning, use of technology in language learning, second language acquisition, curriculum design
Education
TESL Cert. (Thompson Rivers University) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
M.A. (Carleton University) Applied Language Studies
Hons. B.A. (McMaster University) Modern Languages & Linguistics
Employment History
After earning an Honours degree in Modern Languages and Linguistics from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and a Master's in Applied Language Studies from Carleton University in Ottawa, Jack embarked on a teaching career spanning over 25 years in Canada and abroad. He taught English at several Japanese universities, developed curricula, trained teachers, and conducted research.
In 2008, Jack joined Faculty of Education and Social Work at Thompson Rivers University, initially teaching in the English Language Learning and Teaching Department and later in the University and Employment Preparation Department.
Over the past 16 years, he has been deeply engaged in the TRU community through teaching, teacher training, research, student mentorship, curriculum development, and committee work.
His interests include integrating technology into education, professional development, intercultural communication, and playing the bass guitar.
Courses Taught
UEPrep:
Engl 0500, Engl 0600, Stss 0600
Ellt:
Level 1: ESAL 0120, ESAL 0130, ESAL 0150, ESAL 0170, ESAL 0180
Level 2: ESAL 0220, ESAL 0230, ESAL 0250, ESAL 0270, ESAL 0280
Level 3: ESAL 0320, ESAL 0340, ESAL 0350, ESAL 0370, ESAL 0380
Level 4: ESAL 0420, ESAL 0450, ESAL 0470, ESAL 0480
Level 5: ESAL 0570, ESAL 0580
Electives: ESAL 0640, ESAL 0740, ESAL 0840
Tesol:
Tesl 3010, Tesl 3020, Tesl 3030, Tesl 3040, Tesl 3050
Service Learning:
Srcl 1000
Student Development:
Stss 1010
Education:
Edco 3100
Professional Affiliations
Adult Basic Education Association of British Columbia (ABEABC)
Association of British Columbia Teachers of English as an Additional Language (BC TEAL)
Diversity and Inclusivity in English Language Education (DIELE)
TESOL International Association (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages)
