This session looks at some of the basics and fundamentals of working with EAL learners with a variety of different needs, including those completely new to English. It will cover new arrivals processes, common barriers to learning, and a range of strategies to take away and try.
The session will cover:
· An understanding of what an EAL learner is and how long it usually takes to learn English
· What it feels like to be an EAL learner and how we can remove some of the cognitive load through adaptations to equality first teaching
· An understanding of common barriers to learning and how we can help support the whole child and not just the language development
Suitable for: All members
Can’t make it? Don’t worry! If you are unable to attend, still register to receive a recording link and watch within 14 days.
