This online course aims to familiarise teaching assistants (TAs) with some of the challenges that learners using English as an Additional Language (EAL) might face when learning English and learning through English at the same time. The course introduces practical, easy-to-use strategies for supporting learners using EAL to develop the language skills they need to access the curriculum and fulfil their potential. Join our Bell Foundation Licences Practitioners Naureen Kausar - School Improvement Advisor and Usha Askoolum - Specialist Teacher of Cognition and Learning

Training Outcomes

• Familiarise yourself with some of the challenges that learners using EAL might face when learning English and learning through English at the same time.
• Gain practical, easy to use strategies for supporting learners using EAL to develop the language skills they need to access the curriculum and fulfil their potential.

Speakers

• Naureen Kausar - School Improvement Advisor,
• Usha Askoolum - Specialist Teacher of Cognition and Learning.

Audience 

Teaching Assistants, EAL Coordinators in Secondary, Classroom Practitioners, Senior Leaders

Age Phase 

Secondary