Dr Anthony Manning

This handbook has been designed to help university practitioners involved with Internationalisation at Home (laH) to enhance their practice and develop a more systematic approach to the development and evaluation of laH.

This report commissioned by the International Higher Education Commission (IHEC) reveals a decline in the international diversity of UK campuses. The loss of incoming Erasmus+ exchange students and UK students' decline in foreign language studies are contributing factors. To address this issue, the IHEC recommends that internationalisation at home to be one of the central parts of the UK's higher education strategy. The report provides several recommendations to enhance the advantages of… Show more

This report commissioned by the International Higher Education Commission (IHEC) reveals a decline in the international diversity of UK campuses. The loss of incoming Erasmus+ exchange students and UK students' decline in foreign language studies are contributing factors. To address this issue, the IHEC recommends that internationalisation at home to be one of the central parts of the UK's higher education strategy. The report provides several recommendations to enhance the advantages of internationalisation at home, including strengthening capacity and capability across various aspects of internationalisation. Show less

The Journey towards a Million UCAS applications by 2030 is a story of great success in response to the continued national and international attractiveness of UK HE. However, the associated challenges are linked to UK civic mission responsibilities and also respond to broader global ambitions as summarised by the government's updated International Education Strategy. This article discusses how innovation in educational delivery can help deliver growth which meets the needs of international and… Show more

The Journey towards a Million UCAS applications by 2030 is a story of great success in response to the continued national and international attractiveness of UK HE. However, the associated challenges are linked to UK civic mission responsibilities and also respond to broader global ambitions as summarised by the government's updated International Education Strategy. This article discusses how innovation in educational delivery can help deliver growth which meets the needs of international and domestic students. Show less

International Pathway Courses provide an important entry route onto undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes for international students who don’t possess qualifications that are eligible for direct entry to these programmes. They also serve as a means of supporting students in making the transition from their previous studies and academic culture into UK higher education.

Characteristics Statements are produced by QAA on behalf of our members. They are used by higher education… Show more

International Pathway Courses provide an important entry route onto undergraduate or postgraduate degree programmes for international students who don’t possess qualifications that are eligible for direct entry to these programmes. They also serve as a means of supporting students in making the transition from their previous studies and academic culture into UK higher education.

Characteristics Statements are produced by QAA on behalf of our members. They are used by higher education providers in the design and development of new courses and as a reference point when reviewing or revalidating existing courses. Show less

This publication focuses on innovative activities in the formal and informal curriculum to enhance internationalised student experience. The book will be published in 2020.

This paper is based on aspects of an internationalisation strategy developed and deployed at the University of Kent, in the UK as well as considerations for how particular activities, linked to that strategy, might be applied to, or be informed by, transnational contexts. There is a particular focus on Uzbekistan, arising from the context of the conference at WIUT (2018), where this paper was first delivered.

This book examines the perspectives of countries that traditionally import transnational education
The focus spans a wide geographical area, including rarely discussed countries such as Nepal.
The articles discuss the impact of transnational education upon host countries, and the sustainability of such developments

This project has been devised in order to collect information from students studying at universities across the University Pathways Alliance (UPA) about their experiences on international pathways to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the UK. The research identifies benefits and challenges derived from studying on an international pathway programme and makes recommendations through students own voices, which are intended to be relevant to international students who are planning to… Show more

This project has been devised in order to collect information from students studying at universities across the University Pathways Alliance (UPA) about their experiences on international pathways to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in the UK. The research identifies benefits and challenges derived from studying on an international pathway programme and makes recommendations through students own voices, which are intended to be relevant to international students who are planning to follow similar programmes in the future. Show less

The provision of international pathway programs as a means for international students to gain access to Higher Education is an area of activity which has developed rapidly in the UK and in several other countries in recent decades. This paper will examine a range of features which can be seen as markers of quality in international pathway programs. It will also identify areas of innovation, support and stimulus for international pathway providers, which can contribute to ongoing quality… Show more

The provision of international pathway programs as a means for international students to gain access to Higher Education is an area of activity which has developed rapidly in the UK and in several other countries in recent decades. This paper will examine a range of features which can be seen as markers of quality in international pathway programs. It will also identify areas of innovation, support and stimulus for international pathway providers, which can contribute to ongoing quality enhancements. Show less

Assessing EAP: Theory and practice in Assessment Literacy provides EAP educators with a series of practical and accessible tools to assist in the process of developing and interpreting EAP tests and assessments. The book is designed with busy EAP professionals in mind and can either be followed as a complete course, or used where necessary to focus on particular areas of the EAP testing and assessment process. Assessing EAP seeks to build a transferable framework of skills which will enhance… Show more

Assessing EAP: Theory and practice in Assessment Literacy provides EAP educators with a series of practical and accessible tools to assist in the process of developing and interpreting EAP tests and assessments. The book is designed with busy EAP professionals in mind and can either be followed as a complete course, or used where necessary to focus on particular areas of the EAP testing and assessment process. Assessing EAP seeks to build a transferable framework of skills which will enhance the Assessment Literacy of educators responsible for creating EAP tests and assessments in a range of different contexts.
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This paper shows the way ahead to engaging EAP teachers in higher education which relates to their ongoing training and development and which will enhance their mobility and expertise, and also that of their students who will benefit from their instructors’ increased knowledge of assessment for EAP.

The series of 12 textbooks in theTransferable Academic Skills Kit TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop… Show more

The series of 12 textbooks in theTransferable Academic Skills Kit TASK is a flexible learning resource that has been carefully designed to develop the key transferable skills that promote students' success in university and college study. Whether you are a student or a teacher, the TASK series a tried and tested teaching and learning tool suitable for a broad range of academic disciplines. A series of supported exercises relates theory to practice and provides students with the tools to develop a framework of skills that can then be used in a wide range of contexts both inside and outside the academic world. Show less

The first chapter of this thesis begins with an introduction to the background associated with the research project and an overview of significant issues in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and its assessment. This leads on to an explanation of the need for EAP Assessment Literacy. It is clarified, through reference to the research questions, that this study has been undertaken in order to investigate the extent to which the views of EAP teachers, on the topic of EAP testing and assessment… Show more

The first chapter of this thesis begins with an introduction to the background associated with the research project and an overview of significant issues in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) and its assessment. This leads on to an explanation of the need for EAP Assessment Literacy. It is clarified, through reference to the research questions, that this study has been undertaken in order to investigate the extent to which the views of EAP teachers, on the topic of EAP testing and assessment, reflect language testing research and practices which comprise Assessment Literacy. Statement of the research questions and the hypothesis under investigation also explains that the thesis aims to ascertain how EAP Assessment Literacy can be sustained or enhanced. Show less

This book is part of a three-level course for higher education students at university or on foundation courses. The Teacher's Book provides extensive teacher support including teaching notes and additional worksheets for the classroom.

This is a textbook for students studying English Language & Linguistics who need to develop skills in English associated with this particular academic field. This is a textbook which I have written in a series dedicated to English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP). The series won the Duke of Edinburgh English Speaking Union English Language Book Award in 2009.

In 2008, I created the InForm Journal and was the first Chair of the Editorial Board. InForm is the journal of teaching and learning related practice for members of the academic community associated with International Foundation Programmes (IFPs). It is produced under the auspices of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading with the aim of publishing articles from the wider IFP sector. Since 2008, I have also published a range of articles in InForm and was invited to… Show more

In 2008, I created the InForm Journal and was the first Chair of the Editorial Board. InForm is the journal of teaching and learning related practice for members of the academic community associated with International Foundation Programmes (IFPs). It is produced under the auspices of the International Foundation Programme at the University of Reading with the aim of publishing articles from the wider IFP sector. Since 2008, I have also published a range of articles in InForm and was invited to give the plenary speech at the 10th anniversary conference. Show less

Dominoes is a full-colour, interactive readers series that offers students a fun reading experience while building their language skills. With integrated activities and on-page glossaries the new edition of the series makes reading motivating for learners. Each reader is carefully graded to ensure each student reads from the right level from the very beginning.