Improving The Academic Outcomes Of Undergraduate ESL Students: The Case For Discipline-Based Academic Skills Programs  

Oleh:

Baik, Chi ; Greig, Joan

Jenis: Article from Journal
Dalam koleksi: Higher Education Research & Development vol. 28 no. 4 (Aug. 2009), page 401–416.
Topik: academic outcomes; English as a second language; international students; language and academic skills
Fulltext: Improving The Academic Outcomes Of Undergraduate ESL Students The Case For Discipline-Based Academic Skills Programs.pdf (260.64KB)

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This article examines the impact of an adjunct English language tutorial program on the academic performance of first-year Architecture students. With increasing numbers of international students enrolling in Australian universities, language and academic skills programs have shifted from generic to more disciplinespecific models; however, there has been little research on the effects of these programs on ESL students’ academic performance. This study uses a mixed method approach to evaluate the effectiveness of an English as a second language (ESL) intervention program. Findings indicate that students value a highly discipline-specific approach to language and academic skills support and that regular participation in a content-based ESL program can lead to positive learning outcomes for students. Preliminary findings also suggest that there are positive longer-term benefits on students’ academic outcomes. The authors suggest the need for longitudinal studies on the impact of discipline-based programs for ESL students.

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