Widening participation and English language proficiency
A Convergence With Implications for Assessment Practices in Higher Education
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4098832 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Neil Murray (0000-0002-5372-5529, University of South Australia, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2013 |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 299-311 |
| Publication date | 2013-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Studies in Higher Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0307-5079 • E-ISSN: 1470-174X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/03075079.2011.580838 |
| OpenAlex | W2075578424 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 23 |
The widening participation agenda has important implications for those in English-medium higher education institutions responsible for the provision of English language support. Importantly, given the diverse nature of the ‘non-traditional’ student cohort that is the focus of this agenda, that section of the student population potentially requiring English language development extends beyond those students of non-English speaking backgrounds – traditionally the focus of such provision – to include native speakers of English whose language exhibits forms (dialectal characteristics) not necessarily in keeping with the expectations of the academy, or indeed the workplace post-graduation. In order to ensure that these students have access to language support resources that are squeezed by ever-present funding pressures, there needs to be a mechanism for identifying those most at risk due to weak language. This article considers some of the issues around the implementation of a post-enrolment English language assessment regime
Cohort · Economic growth · Economics · English language · First language · Higher education · Language assessment · Language proficiency · Linguistics · Mathematics education · Pedagogy · Political science · Population · Sociology · Engineering · Higher Education Learning Practices · Medicine · Psychology · Second Language Learning and Teaching · Student Assessment and Feedback
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| Unique citing works | 10 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,83 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2024 (11) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |