Teachers' perceptions of need in EAP and ICLHE contextd

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2017

Authors

Ellison, Maria (Author) FLUP; Aráujo, Sofia (Author) Other; Correia, Marta (Author) Other; Vieira, Fátima (Author) FLUP

Book

Title: Integrating Content and Language in Higher Education: Perspectives on Professional Practice

Pages: 59-76

ISBN: 978-3-631-68126-8

Publisher: Peter Lang

Scientific classification

CORDIS: Humanities

Other information

Abstract (EN): As the English language continues to dominate international academic discourse and further establish itself as the lingua franca in the sphere of higher education, demands on teachers to be functionally proficient in the language at an advanced level have become even greater. This is due to the fact that besides the use of English for academic productivity such as publishing and giving conference papers, it is now increasingly used for the purpose of teaching. However, support for teachers to develop their competences for these endeavours is seldom provided. This paper describes an attempt by the University of Porto to support its teachers within an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) programme designed to develop their linguistic and methodological competences. Teachers¿ needs were monitored through on-going systematic needs analysis using questionnaires and written reflections. This revealed that their perceptions of their needs focused almost exclusively on linguistic competence which they equate with improved ability to teach, and less on methodological issues. It serves to highlight the challenges of implementing a support mechanism for teachers especially where there is dichotomy between their perceived needs in the initial course design process and their actual perception of needs.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

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