1st Edition
English as an Additional Language Key Features of Practice
116 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
116 Pages
by
David Fulton Publishers
English as an Additional Language is packed full of straightforward ideas to help teachers get a grip on good classroom practice and will help teachers:
- understand language development and its impact upon pupils attainment
- use the latest teaching strategies and interventions to help pupils access the curriculum and enjoy all aspects of school life
- anticipate problems for later-stage pupils and be ready to support their independence
- keep up-to-date withthe DfES English as an Additional Language Strategy and Race Relations Act Amendments.
Introduction 1 Stories about Precious and Jim 2 How pupils make progress 3 Exploring language and assessment 4 Targets and teaching strategies 5 Preparing for an EAL beginner 6 Teaching a beginner 7 Ways of moving on 8 Developing CALP (Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency)
Biography
Elizabeth Haslam has over 20 years' experience in EAL and is an advisory teacher for Isolated Bilingual Learners in Tameside. Yvonne Wilkin is the Local Authority Consultant for Ethnic Minority Achievement. Edith Kellet is the co-ordinator for ethnic minority in Blackpool.
