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The Information-Fluent English Language Learner: Cultural And Pedagogical Considerations, Megan Hodge
The Information-Fluent English Language Learner: Cultural And Pedagogical Considerations, Megan Hodge
VCU Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications
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Teaching English Language Learners To Vet Their Sources In The Post-Truth Paradigm, Megan Hodge
Teaching English Language Learners To Vet Their Sources In The Post-Truth Paradigm, Megan Hodge
VCU Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications
According to the Institute of International Education's Open Doors report, the number of international students studying in the United States exceeded one million for the first time in 2016. Many of these students have insufficient command of the English language to pass the TOEFL or IELTS examinations required for enrollment at U.S. institutions of higher education, and as a result, programs designed to teach proficiency in the English language have been developed at some of these universities. In addition to English grammar and vocabulary, some programs also seek to acculturate students to Western academic norms such as critical thinking, academic …
Online Learning Through Libguides For English Language Learners: A Case Study And Best Practices, Megan Hodge
Online Learning Through Libguides For English Language Learners: A Case Study And Best Practices, Megan Hodge
VCU Libraries Faculty and Staff Publications
Many of the international students in the U.S. first experience American education through English language programs, so the cultural norms taught by these programs are vital to the academic success of these students: without them, students struggle to recognize plagiarism in their writing, find reliable sources, and more, resulting in lower grades and honor code sanctions including expulsion. Librarians are uniquely equipped to meet this instructional need. This chapter introduces best practices for making the most of these opportunities for significant impact via Springshare's LibGuides platform.