Published on

10th September 2024

How to support beginner learners of EAL in the secondary classroom

children from various ethnicities
Date
to
Categories
Other
Code
EW
Leader
Emily Waddilove
Provider
WBC
Phase
Secondary
Location
Online using Teams
Cost
Free of charge

This course focuses on classroom practice and covers: 

  • The varied backgrounds and needs of students who are newly arrived from abroad 
  • Key messages about classroom provision for beginner learners of EAL, including ways in which the first language can support students’ learning 
  • How to support beginner learners of EAL in your lessons, including discussion of classroom scenarios 
  • Sources of learning materials to support beginner EAL pupils, including bilingual resources 
  • Sources of further guidance

Who should attend

EAL coordinators; Teachers who have, or may have, beginner learners of EAL in their classes

Course outcomes

  • Greater confidence in supporting teaching and learning of beginner learners of EAL 
  • Understanding of the needs of new arrivals and beginner learners of EAL 
  • Knowledge of classroom strategies, home learning activities and resources for beginner learners of EAL 
  • Information on accessing further guidance materials and useful resources
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