This is a free online course lasting 4 weeks offered by the University of Glasgow.
Started on May 13 so be quick if you want to sign up.
Details can be found here
This is a free online course lasting 4 weeks offered by the University of Glasgow.
Started on May 13 so be quick if you want to sign up.
Details can be found here
Good link to a CPD session hosted by LALCO (Language and Literacy Research Group) looking at:-
You can also sign up to the network to access future resources and research findings.
If you have access to Pen Pal here are a few ideas for using it from Essex County Council.
Essex County Council have produced a number of booklets with useful phrases for new pupils in a variety of languages. Can be used by teachers and pupils to ease communication and by parents to get messages across to schools and vice versa.
Available in the following languages:
Teachers and pupils are encouraged to work across the 3 modes of language – integrating listening & talking, reading and writing into all activities, topics or themes. There are many common strategies that are used with every one of these modes.
A good overview to supporting EAL Pupils in the classroom can be found in this article from Headteacher Update magazine. It is a good introduction to a teacher starting to approach this subject or for probationers looking at what is current good practice.