Kelly Shoecraft
Biographic Data
| ID | 1685353 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Kelly Shoecraft |
| GIVEN NAMES | Kelly |
| FAMILY NAME | Shoecraft |
| SIGNATURE | SHOECRAFT K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Griffith University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5410-4206 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 4 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Figurative language and narrative writing
Figurative language is a prominent feature of contemporary primary/elementary English curricula globally, yet little is known about how students at different stages of primary school use figurative language in the context of narrative writing. This study presents a detailed analysis of the frequencies and uses of figurative devices in narratives written by ten Australian Year 3 and Year 5 students who scored highly on Australia’s standardised wri…
Many roles, many languages. Emergent multilingualism in children’s role play
status: Published online
Children's multilingual role play
status: Published online
Drawing the curtain? Reflections and future directions in the study of children's multilingual role play
status: Published online
Translanguaging pedagogies
Internationalisation of higher education has increased the number of EAL students studying in Anglophone countries, including Australia. Required English language proficiency tests (e.g., IELTS) do not reflect discipline-specific terminology nor prior learning necessary for successful study. Furthermore, anatomy study, the focus of this paper, requires an extensive terminology, predominantly derived from Latin or Greek, that creates significant l…
Teaching with Technology
The use of technology in language teaching and learning has been rising in popularity with rapid developments in technology as well as increased need due to the recent coronavirus pandemic. Moreover, the sheer number of technologies available and the choices with how to implement them can be quite daunting for teachers, particularly those who are new to teaching, or have limited experience with technology. Within the field of Technology Enhanced …
Technology Enhanced Learning
The use of technology in language teaching and learning has been rising in popularity with rapid developments in technology as well as increased need due to the recent coronavirus pandemic. Moreover, the sheer number of technologies available and the choices with how to implement them can be quite daunting for educators. In this article, three technologies implemented in Master of TESOL university online courses are presented and explored with re…
Conducting qualitative video research with young children
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the practical use of video cameras during a study with young children. Design/methodology/approach This paper investigates the use of video cameras in a research study of young children’s utilisation of semiotic tools to communicate during play interactions in a Francophone preschool classroom in British Columbia. It examines the practical in-the-moment decision making of the researcher to support c…
Conducting qualitative video research with young children
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the practical use of video cameras during a study with young children. Design/methodology/approach This paper investigates the use of video cameras in a research study of young children’s utilisation of semiotic tools to communicate during play interactions in a Francophone preschool classroom in British Columbia. It examines the practical in-the-moment decision making of the researcher to support c…
Conducting qualitative video research with young children
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the practical use of video cameras during a study with young children. Design/methodology/approach This paper investigates the use of video cameras in a research study of young children’s utilisation of semiotic tools to communicate during play interactions in a Francophone preschool classroom in British Columbia. It examines the practical in-the-moment decision making of the researcher to support c…
Teaching with Technology
The use of technology in language teaching and learning has been rising in popularity with rapid developments in technology as well as increased need due to the recent coronavirus pandemic. Moreover, the sheer number of technologies available and the choices with how to implement them can be quite daunting for teachers, particularly those who are new to teaching, or have limited experience with technology. Within the field of Technology Enhanced …
Technology Enhanced Learning
The use of technology in language teaching and learning has been rising in popularity with rapid developments in technology as well as increased need due to the recent coronavirus pandemic. Moreover, the sheer number of technologies available and the choices with how to implement them can be quite daunting for educators. In this article, three technologies implemented in Master of TESOL university online courses are presented and explored with re…
Translanguaging pedagogies
Internationalisation of higher education has increased the number of EAL students studying in Anglophone countries, including Australia. Required English language proficiency tests (e.g., IELTS) do not reflect discipline-specific terminology nor prior learning necessary for successful study. Furthermore, anatomy study, the focus of this paper, requires an extensive terminology, predominantly derived from Latin or Greek, that creates significant l…
Figurative language and narrative writing
Figurative language is a prominent feature of contemporary primary/elementary English curricula globally, yet little is known about how students at different stages of primary school use figurative language in the context of narrative writing. This study presents a detailed analysis of the frequencies and uses of figurative devices in narratives written by ten Australian Year 3 and Year 5 students who scored highly on Australia’s standardised wri…
Many roles, many languages. Emergent multilingualism in children’s role play
status: Published online
Children's multilingual role play
status: Published online
Drawing the curtain? Reflections and future directions in the study of children's multilingual role play
status: Published online
Computer Science (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Second Language Learning and Teaching (4 works) · EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning (3 works) · Engineering (3 works) · Multilingual Education and Policy (3 works) · Multimedia (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Business (2 works) · English language (2 works)