- Certificate of completion - Free
- CACHE endorsed certificate - £9.99
Supporting students with EAL
Online CACHE endorsed course for educators and teaching staff
Laser Learning
Summary
Overview
There are over one million learners in UK schools who speak English as an Additional Language (British Council) and students speak over 350 languages between them (NALDIC).
It’s very likely you will have EAL learners in your classroom and you must be able to support, encourage, and include them in ways that meet their individual needs. Learn the main principles of EAL teaching, and approaches and strategies for EAL learners.
Certificates
Certificate of completion
Digital certificate - Included
CACHE endorsed certificate
Digital certificate - £9.99
Course media
Description
Learning outcomes
- You will understand the barriers and challenges faced by a child who moves to the UK with EAL
- You will know the benefits of being bilingual or multilingual and the positive effect on cognitive development
- You will understand the current government policy and guidance on EAL
- You will consider differentiating between bilingual pupils who have English language development needs and those who have Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Advantages of this course
- This course suggests approaches and strategies for EAL learners, such as barrier games, scaffolding, and modelling
- You will read about innovations in English language teaching for migrants and refugees and know where to find high-quality classroom resources for children, teenagers, and adults
- In the Activity section of the lesson, you will be asked to think about the EAL learners in your school and how responsibility for these learners is organised by school leaders
- There is also suggested extra reading that gives both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price). You will also have the option of purchasing a CACHE Endorsed e-Certificate for an additional £9.99.
Endorsement statement: Our short course has been reviewed by a Subject Specialist and endorsed by CACHE demonstrating the quality and rigor. This is an unregulated programme and is not a nationally recognised qualification.
After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.
If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.
Who is this course for?
Teachers and teaching assistants (or learning support assistants)
Requirements
A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection
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