Steve Simpson
Degrees
- M.A. Applied Linguistics, University of Texas, Arlington, 1982
- B.Ed. Secondary Education, University of Calgary, 1966
- B.Sc. Zoology, University of Calgary, 1964
Current positions
- International Literacy and Education Consultant (2005–)
- Literacy Field Consultant, SIL in South Asia (2004–)
- Literacy, Education and Development (LEAD) Manager (2001–)
Other experience
- Instructor, Principles of Literacy, Canada Institute of Linguistics, Langley, British Columbia (1994, 2002, 2003)
- Instructor, SIL Literacy Megacourse, University of North Dakota (2001)
- Literacy Field Worker, SIL Eurasia (1998–2000)
- Associate SIL Field Director, SIL Eurasia (Aug–Dec, 1997)
- LEAD Department, Educational Consultant, Calgary (1991–1995)
- Literacy Coordinator, SIL, Papua New Guinea (1991)
- Educational Consultant, SIL seconded to East New Britain Provincial Government, Papua New Guinea (1983–1990)
- Teacher, Ukarumpa International High School SIL Papua New Guinea (1978–1980)
Memberships
- International Reading Association (2000– )
Language proficiency
- English, native speaker
- Tok Pisin (Papua New Guinea) Level 4
- Urdu Level 2
Research interests
- Program Management and Planning
- “Primer–less” Literacy Programming (reducing the cost of literacy programs)
- Multi-lingual Education programming
Selected publications
Publications in SIL International Bibliography
1990. "A materials production and curriculum planning course for vernacular preschools." In Notes on Literacy ,63: 21–34. With Gaynor Brown.
1990. "Vernacular preschools: Why all the interest in them?" In Notes on Literacy ,63: 17–20.
1990. Review of "Using literature to teach critical thinking" by Michelle Commeyras. In READ ,25(2): 52.
1983. Review of "Retention theory for teachers." by M. Hunter. READ,18(2): 35–37.
Selected papers presented
2001. "Where there is no textbook." Third International Symposium for Bilingualism, University of West of England, Bristol, UK.