This episode begins the exploration of the skill of mediation as laid out in the CEFR macro-strategies. Students need to learn not only the content and how to communicate, but to communicate ideas mediating other sources into the discussion, essay, or presentation for support and evidence. Mediation is more than just maintaining academic integrity, it is part of navigating topics and communication in the target community. In the EAP classroom, mediation can be taught with the intention of bringing students into the academic community.
This episode addresses the challenges of academic writing for EAP students. Laura discusses the idea that academic writing is storytelling but with different structures...
In this episode, Laura celebrates a major moment of witnessing EAP learners who had fantastic discussions. She then analyzes the success of those discussions...
This episode takes a closer look at how EAP students can cooperate and collaborate as a team to deepen and increase each member's understanding...