English session 7- English and EAL
Introduction |
In this session we will focus on the attainment and achievement of children who are at risk of underachieving in English because of a number of factors, focusing specifically on children with EAL. Strand et al (2015) indicated that 'EAL children's scores in maths assessments are always higher than in reading assessments at every age'. (Strand et al : 2015: 6). We will consider the teaching strategies that can be used to promote success right from the start in speaking, reading and writing for children with EAL. Blatchford et al (2009) noted that children with EAL are often isolated and work alone with TAs and we will consider the impact of this approach by questioning the rationale and research.
Before the session |
Ensure you are able to access:
Canvas
Your email (personal or university)
You will need the following:
Something to make notes on
The session- by the end of this session you will:
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Part 1 |
Take the quiz on your knowledge of EAL in schools You can access the slides here Download You can access the slides here Watch the video - Lost in Translation Part 1 Links to an external site. Essential reading Links to an external site.
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Part 2 |
What are the challenges and limitations in addressing the needs of children who have EAL? Devise a list of questions to ask in placement or on the discussion below. |
Part 3 |
Watch the video clip below to find out whether the children from the video in the session have made progress.
Lost in translation part 2 Links to an external site.
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Optional task |
The comma splice
If your written feedback from your last assessment identified comma splices as a target then it would be advised that you engage in this task. Download engage in this task. |
After the session |
Devise some questions to ask in placement to gain an understanding of the EAL context in your school :
The percentage of children who have EAL
The number of languages spoken in school
What support is available for children and families
Sources of further information Links to an external site.
Research in schools 2012 Download Research in schools 2012
Resources and further reading and information
Assessing children's proficiency in English Links to an external site.
Language trends in UK schools Links to an external site.
EAL Resources - The Bell Foundation Links to an external site.
Teachers TV: Talking & EAL at Green End Primary
Links to an external site.
Children with EAL working with TAs
Links to an external site.
How schools ensure that children with EAL make progress Links to an external site.