Learning advisors provide academic literacy development support in a variety of
configurations, ranging from one-on-one consultations through to large-scale lectures. Such …

This paper summarizes relevant research concepts, and then describes a case where online
tutorials were used to integrate one generic academic skill-information literacy-into first year …

In this study the experiences of a group of first-year Extended Degree Programme (EDP)
students were explored in order to obtain insight into their acquisition of academic literacy …

I respond to the conference theme 'English across the Curriculum'by suggesting that
'Academic literacy'should be taught across the curriculum. I first explain the concept of …

The recent changes to Australian higher education policy aimed at widening participation
rates have implications for a changing demographic profile within the student cohort, and …

Australian higher education policy aimed at widening participation focuses on the inclusion
of students from diverse backgrounds, including those from a low socio economic status …

Over the last 10 years the higher education sector has undergone a myriad of changes both
in student demographics and the influx of international students. With these changes …

Contemporary teacher educators often find themselves teaching large numbers of students
from increasingly diverse backgrounds an expanded curriculum in a university environment …

Background Universities enroll students from diverse backgrounds every year, with 300
million students expected in higher education by 2025. However, with widening …

This article draws on research into the role of academic literacies within a range of
disciplines and its implications for academic literacy teaching in Higher Education. The study …