Relevant research, publications, and talks by project team members
Research
o Devos, N. J. (2019). Comparing first-term students’ English language proficiency at a Canadian polytechnic institute. BC TEAL Journal, 4(1), 53–83. https://doi.org/10.14288/bctj.v4i1.335
o Devos, N. J., Nizonkiza, D., & Lynch, S. (in press). Developing and validating a post-admission screening-diagnostic assessment procedure to offer language support in college diploma programs. Canadian Journal of Applied Linguistics.
o Devos, N. J. (2023). Reading for the technical workplace: Developing a diagnostic reading assessment for understanding instructional texts [Manuscript submitted for publication]. Communication Department. British Columbia Institute of Technology.
o Brooks, D., & Devos, N. J. (2023). Working toward a language support model for diploma programs [Working title]. Communication Department. British Columbia Institute of Technology.
Presentations
o Peralejo, C., Devos, N. J., & Lynch, S. (2021, June). Supporting and assessing language learners post-admissions: Some ideas for practice. [Online presentation]. Food for Thought. Burnaby, B.C.
o Peralejo, C. (2021). Accessible online learning environments: How accessible content can be beneficial for all learners, including EAL students [Online presentation]. Diversity Circles, Vancouver, BC.
o Devos, N. J. (2021, December). Online language assessment for the classroom: Transferring theory of assessment development to online language assessment for practical use in the classroom. [Keynote Address]. December 8, 2021. Curriculum 4.0: Gestaltung von Hochschulen für die digitale Welt. University of Münster, Germany.
o Devos, N. J. (2022, April). Read it, do it: Developing college reading assessments for student success in the workplace [Online Presentation]. BC TEAL 2022 Conference.
o Devos, N.J., & Peralejo, C. (2022, April). Post-admission language assessment & support: Opportunities & barriers [Online Presentation]. BC TEAL 2022 Conference.
o Brooks, D., Peralejo, C., & Devos, N. J. (2022, May). Writing great assignment instructions that improve students’ task performance [Workshop]. BCIT PD Day. Burnaby, BC.
o Brooks, D. (2023, March). My journey mapping journey. [Lunch & Learn]. Food for Thought. Burnaby, BC.
o Devos, N. J. (2023, March). Post-Entry Language Assessment & Support in Higher Education: Are They Worth Their While? [Presentation] AAAL Conference. Portland, Oregon.
Interview
o Devos, N.J. (2022). Looking Outward. TEAL News. Winter 2022. https://bcteal.org/bc-teal-newsletters-grid.php