All Things EAP

In this episode of 'All Things EAP', Carrie Qian and Paul Breen explore the meaning and relevance of translanguaging in today’s higher education and EAP environments. They do this through an interview with both academics and students, including Professor Li Wei, the Director and Dean of the UCL Institute of Education (IOE). This is truly global episode in which we hear voices from Europe, eastern Asia and The Middle East discussing...

In this episode of 'All Things EAP', Laura speaks to Hannah Jones (incoming BALEAP chair) and Rachel Heasley (Senior Lecturer) about what EAP looks like and the challenges around leading in the currrent UK HE climate. They touch on how EAP leadership differs from the rest of HE and what we bring to leadership as teachers and individuals.

Hosts:

Xiaoqing Bi, Laura Richards

Guests:

Hannah Jones (University of Edinburgh, UK)

Rachel Heasley...

In this episode of 'All Things EAP', Olive Nabukeera, Quanisha Charles, Geoffrey Nsanja and Laurietta Essien discuss what it is to be a Black academic in EAP. They explore how these experiences have shaped their teaching practices and research interests, in a conversation that ranges from themes of identity, equity and representation to wider issues of epistemic disobedience, capitalism and decolonisation.

Hosts:

Xiaoqing Bi, Sanchia...

In this episode, Michelle speaks to Carole McDiarmid, Lindsay Knox and Yanhua Liu about two projects examing how practitioners currently engage with both CPD and EAP resources. They explain their motivation for their projects, how they got started and what the findings of their projects tell us about practitioner education and development around the globe.

Hosts:

Laura Richards (University of Leeds)

Paul Breen (King's College London)

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In this episode, Michelle speaks to Carole McDiarmid, Lindsay Knox and Yanhua Liu about two projects examing how practitioners currently engage with both CPD and EAP resources. They explain their motivation for their projects, how they got started and what the findings of their projects tell us about practitioner education and development around the globe.

Hosts:

Laura Richards (University of Leeds)

Paul Breen (King's College London)

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In this episode of 'All Things EAP, Xiaoqing Bi and Sanchia Rodrigues explore the implications of machine translation and generative AI in EAP. Joined by experts Mike Groves and Andy McIntosh, they delve into how these technologies are reshaping the landscape of language learning, addressing issues like academic integrity, student reliance on AI, and the ethical considerations for educators. This episode offers valuable insights in...

In this episode, Xiaoqing and Sanchia speak to Mike Groves and Andy McIntosh about how students and staff are adapting to advancements in machine translation and generative AI. They also discuss some findings from Mike's recent research that might just challenge what we think we know about these tools.

Hosts:

Xiaoqing Bi (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University)

Sanchia Rodrigues (University of Warwick)

Guests:

Mike Groves (Lingnan Univer...

In this episode of "All Things EAP," Xiaoqing Bi and Paul Breen explore Transnational Education (TNE), discussing the delivery of EAP across various institutions. They highlight the opportunities and challenges for teachers and students, featuring insights from Sam Evans on TNE models in China and Magda Rostron on teaching in an international hub in Qatar.

Hosts:

Xiaoqing Bi (Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University)

Paul Breen (University...

In this first episode of 'All Things EAP' Laura, Sanchia and Carrie talk about how they got into teaching EAP, what they think the current issues are in EAP and where they think EAP might find itself in the future. They discuss the challenges and complexities of being an EAP practitioner with reference to their personal experiences and contexts.

Host:

Laura Richards, (University of Leeds)

Guests:

Sanchia Rodrigues (University of Warwic...