Enriching students’ language skills and confidence through a university mentoring scheme

Kohnke, Lucas; Jarvis, Andrew

doi:10.1080/02607476.2018.1548176

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“…To assist struggling students in adapting to the English environment, university language centres can provide targeted small-group teaching. Providing these students with mentors, in particular, could provide them with a personalised and low-pressure environment in which they can gain insight and confidence [54,55]. Structured group work with clear roles and regular virtual studentteacher conferences can also promote active learning and elevate the learning trajectories of struggling English users.…”

Section: Supporting Students With Lower English Proficiencymentioning

confidence: 99%

Addressing Language and Study Skills Challenges in Online Undergraduate EMI Courses

Kohnke,

Jarvis

2023

Education Sciences

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English-medium instruction (EMI) is taking hold within higher education in non-Anglophone settings, but there is insufficient research into the challenges students encounter when taking EMI courses online. This exploratory quantitative study conducted in Hong Kong examines the language and studying challenges faced by undergraduate students when in-person classes were suspended due to COVID-19. One hundred thirteen first- and second-year students completed a questionnaire, rating their perceived challenges in the areas of writing, speaking, reading, listening, and study skills. The results showed that they faced particular challenges with reading and study skills (especially self-motivation), as well as vocabulary range, which affected more than one skill. Corroborating existing research, students with less secondary school EMI experience reported greater challenges. As providing English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses is a primary way to support the language skills of students in EMI settings, we offer guidance to EAP practitioners who seek to help their students overcome the challenges identified in this article. As online technology continues to deliver content in tertiary education, EAP courses must be closely aligned with the language and study skills needs of students in digital EMI environments.

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Section: Supporting Students With Lower English Proficiencymentioning

confidence: 99%