Judith Hanks

About the Author

Judith Hanks is an influential scholar and educator in applied linguistics, known for her work on language learning, classroom inquiry, and exploratory practice. Her research connects educational theory with the everyday experiences of teachers and learners, encouraging collaborative investigation and reflective professional development. Through accessible, practice-oriented scholarship, Hanks has helped broaden conversations about how language education can become more responsive, inclusive, and intellectually curious. Her work is valued by researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners seeking thoughtful approaches to understanding learning in real-world classrooms. She is the author of The Developing Language Learner: An Introduction to Exploratory Practice (Research and Practice in Applied Linguistics).