Nathan Ducker
I have a PhD in applied linguistics from Aston University, UK, and an MA with distinction in ELT and applied language studies from London Metropolitan University. I have been teaching in Japan since 2002. My interests are WTC and other individual leaner differences, Listening in the classroom, and EMI. Further details can be found at https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1295-1762
Sessions
Evaluating Learners’ Readiness for EMI
English-medium instruction (EMI) offers pedagogical efficiency by providing learners with academic content and opportunities to acquire English. However, its efficacy and effectiveness remain unproven with concerns over students’ academic readiness and language proficiency unresolved. Learners’ readiness for writing a graduation thesis in English was evaluated through triangulation of idiodynamic ratings of comprehension, note taking ability, and comprehension test scores. Learners’ readiness for EMI, strategies to increase lectures’ comprehensibility, and insights for listener training are discussed.