Mixie me: demonstrating comprehension
Comprehension is often not what it appears to be. I think we’ve proven this (in a post here, for example). When students believe they are… Read More »Mixie me: demonstrating comprehension
EAP
These posts directly involve ideas, discussion, lessons, etc. within an English for Academic Purposes teaching and learning context.
A wiki activity to introduce insight into Wikipedia
The reasonable use of Wikipedia is an ongoing discussion in my EAP program, exemplifying the broader discussion happening throughout academia. I say “reasonable use” because… Read More »A wiki activity to introduce insight into Wikipedia
The #EAPchat webspace
Have you heard of #EAPchat yet? It’s going into Year 2 on February 4th and I’ve made some changes. Our chat began a year ago,… Read More »The #EAPchat webspace
Thinking about #EAPchat, Year 2
As we approach the #EAPchat finale for 2012 on December 17, we also approach our 1st birthday in February and what better time to reflect our infancy… Read More »Thinking about #EAPchat, Year 2
EAP for credit
Should EAP courses be worth university credit?
I’d like to believe that the work my colleagues and I do with our students in their EAP year at the International Foundation Program (IFP) at University of Toronto greatly contributes to their eventual appearance in a convocation parade, but officially, it really doesn’t. Our contributions to their official transcript don’t exist, like they didn’t spend a tough year with me and my colleagues, its success only inferred from the other numbers that appear there.Read More »EAP for credit
Using visuals to represent concepts in texts
When dealing with academic texts, you must be very adept at reading. Soon returning to my MA studies, I can honestly say I’m not looking… Read More »Using visuals to represent concepts in texts
Context is important – a preview of upcoming workshops
Look at this image. What is Superman doing? Yes, that’s what I first thought too. I’m sure we’re not alone. Given what we know about… Read More »Context is important – a preview of upcoming workshops
Is EAP more serious than general English?
During the last #EAPchat, we talked about the difference between general ESL/EFL and EAP in terms of seriousness and credibility at large. You can see the transcript here. If asked, how would you answer this question: Out of general English and EAP, which is more serious?
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