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Paper Partners: A Peer-Led Talk-Aloud Academic Writing Program for Students Whose First Language of Academic Study Is Not English
- Source :
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TESL Canada Journal . 2009 26(2):125-135. - Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- This article examines the Paper Partners program at Ryerson University, Toronto. This peer-mentoring program was developed to support the academic writing skills of students whose first language of academic study was not English. The program integrated a team of student-facilitators, a talk-aloud co-editing process, and a reflective feedback component. The article looks at (a) the process of developing a campus-wide program using a team of student-facilitators specially trained to support English academic writing skills; (b) program assessment based on feedback received from student-writers and facilitators; and (c) the contribution of the program to the language-learning experience. The article concludes with encouragement for postsecondary institutions to develop peer-led language learning opportunities on campus to create and celebrate a truly international learning community.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0826-435X
- Volume :
- 26
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- ERIC
- Journal :
- TESL Canada Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- EJ850744
- Document Type :
- Journal Articles<br />Reports - Evaluative