Journal article
Preparing Papuan EFL teachers for the IELTS and Australian Development Scholarships
English Australia Journal, Vol.29(2), pp.21-42
2014
Abstract
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.
Details
- 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 EngineeringAnn 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; 2202-6169
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2014 English Australia (ELICOS Association). Reproduced here with kind permission of the copyright holder.
- 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
- Research Statement
- false
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