Preparing Papuan EFL teachers for the IELTS and Australian Development Scholarships

Michael D Carey; Ann Robertson

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Preparing Papuan EFL teachers for the IELTS and Australian Development Scholarships

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Preparing Papuan EFL teachers for the IELTS and Australian Development Scholarships

Michael D Carey and Ann Robertson

English Australia Journal, Vol.29(2), pp.21-42

2014

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Abstract

Specialist Studies in Education

Language Studies

Papuan EFL teachers

IELTS

This study evaluates the success of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) preparation program for 14 EFL teachers conducted in Papua Indonesia. The program aimed to familiarise the teachers with the IELTS, enhance their test readiness and confidence, and increase their capacity to reach the Australian Development Scholarship's English proficiency requirement of IELTS 5.0. Preparation materials developed by the first author were used in face-to-face, email and self-study modes. Adjustments to input were made during program delivery based on participant feedback, investigator observation and reflection. Two evaluative instruments were used: two practice IELTS tests delivered during the program and one official IELTS test conducted post-program; a post-program participant survey on key aspects of the program and the participants' degree of self-perceived test readiness and confidence. Lessons were learnt concerning the provision of offshore test preparation in a remote developing country which may assist in the design of similar programs.

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Title: Preparing Papuan EFL teachers for the IELTS and Australian Development Scholarships
Authors: Michael D Carey (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Ann Robertson (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Arts and Business
Publication details: English Australia Journal, Vol.29(2), pp.21-42
Publisher: English Australia (ELICOS Association)
Date published: 2014
ISSN: 2202-6169
Organisation Unit: School of Education - Legacy; Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre; School of Tertiary Access - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99448739302621
Output Type: Journal article

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