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The flamingo model A twin-track approach on language policy to enhance first year students ’ academic success Pieterjan.bonne@arteveldehs.be & Joke.vrijders@arteveldehs.be Office of Study and Career Guidance FYE 2015 Dallas, TX

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Two questions Why is language coaching of such great importance for first How is language policy shaped? year students?

Predicting success?

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The flamingo model

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Twin-track approach

Working with student mentors 8.9/10

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 Real problem (intrinsic motivation)  Multiple moments  Three components a) Raising awareness b) Theoretical framework c) Support during implementation and integration  Intervision  Support (superiors, own team)

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 Real problem (intrinsic motivation)  Multiple moments  Three components a) Raising awareness b) Theoretical framework c) Support during implementation and integration  Intervision  Support (superiors, own team)  Expert becomes obsolete

Two answers Language as a necessary (but Twin-track approach based on not the only) factor for specificalities academic success (e.g. students and lecturers)

Acknowledgements  Ria Vandegehuchte  Annelies Huysentruyt  Annelies Boone  Annelies Hofman  Ton Neuttiens

The flamingo model A twin-track approach on language policy to enhance first year students ’ academic success