Daniel Xerri

Daniel XerriDaniel Xerri is an Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics and TESOL at the University of Malta, and the Chairperson of the ELT Council. He has authored and edited numerous publications on different aspects of English language education.

Publications

An Investigation Into Teachers' Perceptions of Their Wellbeing in the ELT Sector in Malta
Louise Cortis, Daniel Xerri. © 2025. 22 pages.
Several studies have concluded that the teaching profession is characterized by high occurrences of emotional exhaustion and burnout. These conditions very often lead to low...
Understanding Aviation English Course Design and Delivery Through Qualitative Research
Nicole Falzon, Daniel Xerri. © 2025. 24 pages.
The central role that English plays in civil aviation means that airline pilots, air traffic controllers and other key personnel require substantial training in its use. Aviation...
Unpacking Teachers' Perceptions of Student Engagement in the ELT Classroom
Shaun Sterling, Daniel Xerri. © 2025. 32 pages.
This chapter explores teacher perceptions of student engagement in the English Language Teaching classroom. Engagement is a multifaceted concept involving behavioural, cognitive...
Examining the Pedagogical Value of Collaborative Multimodal Storytelling Projects
Armanda R. Stroia, Daniel Xerri. © 2024. 26 pages.
In the digital age, multimodal storytelling is a versatile approach to the traditional way of telling stories. One of its key features is the harnessing of a range of multimedia...
English Language Teachers' Mindsets About Their Teaching Competencies: A Maltese Case Study
Angelika Pęcak, Daniel Xerri. © 2024. 26 pages.
Mindsets have an important bearing on the personal and professional development of language teachers. Educators with growth mindsets believe in the malleability of their...
English Language Teachers' Experiences of Transitioning to Emergency Remote Teaching in Malta
Rebecca Calleja, Daniel Xerri. © 2024. 26 pages.
The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid transition to emergency remote teaching (ERT) in schools around the world. This small-scale study examines English language...
Foreword
Daniel Xerri. © 2019. 2 pages.
This Foreword is included in the book Teaching Literature and Language Through Multimodal Texts.
Teachers' Use of Social Networking Sites for Continuing Professional Development
Daniel Xerri. © 2017. 25 pages.
On the basis of the results of a study conducted amongst secondary school teachers of English in Malta, this chapter explores the use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) for...
Teachers' Use of Social Networking Sites for Continuing Professional Development
Daniel Xerri. © 2017. 25 pages.
On the basis of the results of a study conducted amongst secondary school teachers of English in Malta, this chapter explores the use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) for...
Teachers' Use of Social Networking Sites for Continuing Professional Development
Daniel Xerri. © 2016. 24 pages.
On the basis of the results of a study conducted amongst secondary school teachers of English in Malta, this chapter explores the use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) for...
Teachers' Use of Social Networking Sites for Continuing Professional Development
Daniel Xerri. © 2016. 24 pages.
On the basis of the results of a study conducted amongst secondary school teachers of English in Malta, this chapter explores the use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) for...
Teachers' Use of Social Networking Sites for Continuing Professional Development
Daniel Xerri. © 2016. 24 pages.
On the basis of the results of a study conducted amongst secondary school teachers of English in Malta, this chapter explores the use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) for...
Teachers' Use of Social Networking Sites for Continuing Professional Development
Daniel Xerri. © 2016. 25 pages.
On the basis of the results of a study conducted amongst secondary school teachers of English in Malta, this chapter explores the use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) for...
Teachers’ Use of Social Networking Sites for Continuing Professional Development
Daniel Xerri. © 2014. 24 pages.
On the basis of the results of a study conducted amongst secondary school teachers of English in Malta, this chapter explores the use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) for...
Teachers' Use of Social Networking Sites for Continuing Professional Development
Daniel Xerri. © 2014. 24 pages.
On the basis of the results of a study conducted amongst secondary school teachers of English in Malta, this chapter explores the use of Social Networking Sites (SNS) for...