Thematic organization of instruction for an adult ESL/EAP curriculum: a qualitative study of the LEAP program at the University of Calgary

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2006
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The purpose of this qualitative study is to investigate the impact that thematically organized instruction for an English as a second Language (ESL)/English for Academic Purposes (EAP) curriculum has made on adult learners in an intensive language program and to discover its potential to meet the need of adult ELS/EAP learners in a Canadian context. Using multiple data sources this study seeks to address the research question: How do adult ESL/EAP learners perceive their English learning experience in an inten language/EAP program, where thematic organization has been implemented? sing action research methodology, the researcher examines the implementation of thematic organization for adult ESL/EAP learners in the LEAP program at the University of Calgary from the perspectives of 12 Level 4 students, three instructors, and the program director. The data include classroom observation notes, artifacts of student learning, interviews with students, instructors and the program director, and photographic evidence. Analysis of these data yielded linguistic, pedagogical, and psychological theme. The findings and implication of this study are intended to allow educator to use the students' insight in order to plan in a more informed and grounded manner for an enhanced quality of ESL/EAP programs for EAP adults in the Canadian educational context.
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Liang, X. V. (2006). Thematic organization of instruction for an adult ESL/EAP curriculum: a qualitative study of the LEAP program at the University of Calgary (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/1042
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