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EMI instructors can provide support to students in discussions by giving them social-emotional support, cognitive support, and language support.
EMI instructors can provide support to students in discussions by giving them social-emotional support, cognitive support, and language support.
True
Think-pair-share is a discussion strategy that starts with a snowball discussion.
Think-pair-share is a discussion strategy that starts with a snowball discussion.
False
Providing breaks during discussions can help EMI students avoid language fatigue.
Providing breaks during discussions can help EMI students avoid language fatigue.
True
Using appropriate humor in discussions can help EMI students relax and engage.
Using appropriate humor in discussions can help EMI students relax and engage.
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Instructors should provide whole-class feedback on one language point students did well.
Instructors should provide whole-class feedback on one language point students did well.
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EMI instructors should avoid creating an interactive environment during discussions.
EMI instructors should avoid creating an interactive environment during discussions.
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Study Notes
Facilitating Academic Discussions in EMI Contexts
- In EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) contexts, instructors can provide three types of support to increase students' willingness to communicate in discussions: social-emotional support, cognitive support, and language support.
Social-Emotional Support Strategies
- Adopt a friendly, encouraging attitude and environment to promote student engagement.
- Provide regular breaks to avoid language fatigue and prevent student exhaustion.
- Use appropriate humor to help students relax and engage in discussions.
Importance of Support in EMI Contexts
- EMI students may experience reduced willingness to communicate (WTC) in large group discussions due to language barriers.
- Providing support can increase students' willingness to communicate and engage in discussions.
Effective Discussion Strategies
- Design discussions to be interactive and engaging for EMI students.
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Test your knowledge on supporting academic discussions in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) contexts. Discover effective strategies for facilitating small-group, larger group, and whole-class discussions. Explore ways to provide support to EMI students and enhance their participation in these discussions.
