IELTS Research Reports

A multiple case study of the relationship between the indicators of students’ English languagecompetence on entry and students’ academic progress at an international postgraduate universityAPPENDIX 2: FOCUS GROUP GUIDENature and reasons for research projectTopic areas for discussionConfidentialityAudio-recordingAny queries?Tell me about your experience of postgraduate teaching (Cranfield and elsewhere)?(particularly, any experience of teaching non-native English speakers)Tell me about the new roles you are undertaking within the department?What are you looking for in selecting students for a Masters course?What evidence will you look for?How will you assess English language ability?Does the international mix of students at Cranfield affect learning and teaching?More specifically:a. NNES studentsb. NES studentsc. teaching staffd. management of group projectsWhat do you know about existing English language support for students?What are your views on the form English support for students should take?Is there a place for training staff in the selection of non-native English speaking students?Thank youIELTS Research Reports Volume 11181