Good Practices in ESP

Abstract

Multimodal and multichannel practices are at the core of this chapter. Multimodal research questions the notion that language is the most important aspect for meaning conveyance and acknowledges the interplay between linguistic, paralinguistic, and non-linguistic resources. Multichannel learning thrives on the idea of distance learning and on the use of media resources and technology that are part of effective instruction. Drawing on Morell's analytical system, this chapter analyzes an English for specific purposes (ESP) subject to compare onsite and online classroom practices from a multimodal and multichannel perspective and to evaluate whether these practices are efficient in feedback provision. By considering the teacher's multimodal competence and multichannel awareness, this study provides a detailed view of the most effective strategies of the virtual and the face-to-face modes and how these can be integrated and implemented to provide feedback and to motivate/encourage learners.