Teaching International Foundation Year: A Practical Guide for EAP Practitioners in Higher and Further Education

This practical guide is designed to support international foundation year (IFY) teachers, leaders, and managers through all of the key academic aspects of IFY provision from an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) perspective. It provides examples of teaching materials and syllabus design, and questions for discussion, and is a must-read for anyone involved in IFY language and study skills provision.

Format: Hardback
Length: 156 pages
Publication date: 19 April 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive guide is meticulously crafted to provide invaluable support to international foundation year (IFY) teachers, leaders, and managers, encompassing all crucial academic aspects of IFY provision from an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) perspective. It strikes a harmonious balance between cutting-edge pedagogy and practical guidance on diverse topics such as academic culture, personal tutoring, effective management of IFY programs, assessment strategies, syllabus design, materials development, and fostering student autonomy. With its user-friendly format, this book is tailored to the demands of busy teachers, offering readily accessible examples of teaching materials and syllabus design that can be customized as templates. Each chapter is thoughtfully organized, allowing readers to delve into specific areas of interest or consult them in a modular manner, as required. Furthermore, each chapter explicitly identifies the relevant competencies outlined by the British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (BALEAP), enabling readers to selectively refer to them based on their specific needs or areas of curiosity. The book is designed to be revisited, encouraging readers to engage in reflective discussions and self-assessment at the end of each chapter. By emphasizing the practicalities of delivering an IFY, Teaching International Foundation Year emerges as an essential resource for anyone involved in IFY language and study skills provision. Whether you are a seasoned educator or a newcomer to this field, this guide will undoubtedly enhance your understanding, skills, and effectiveness in guiding your students toward academic success.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032154794