Marilyn Abbott, University of Alberta

Research

language assessment English as a second language adult literacy learners language instruction for newcomers to Canada

Latest funding

Portfolio-based language assessment in language instruction for newcomers to Canada LINC literacy classes: the need for data to guide policy and practice ractice
SSHRC · 2018 · Principal investigator
$99,602
Equitable assessment and associated Interventions for ESL learners
SSHRC · 2011 · Principal investigator
$47,653

Portfolio-based language assessment in language instruction for newcomers to Canada LINC literacy classes: the need for data to guide policy and practice ractice

Principal investigatorSSHRC2018Insight Grants

Principal investigators: Abbott, Marilyn L.

Keywords: language assessment; English as a second language; adult literacy learners; language instruction for newcomers to Canada

$99,602

Equitable assessment and associated Interventions for ESL learners

Principal investigatorSSHRC2011Standard Research Grants

Principal investigators: Abbott, Marilyn L.

Keywords: cognitive processing; verbal load; equitable assessment; hearing and deaf ESL learners; second language acquisition

$47,653

From CIHR, NSERC and SSHRC funding decisions: CIHR since 2008, NSERC since 1991 and SSHRC since 1998, including their latest published competition results.

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Subject: Prospective PhD student: language assessment Dear Professor Abbott, My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year]. Your research on language assessment connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.] Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you. Thank you for your time. Kind regards, [your name]