English as an Additional Language: Key Features of Practice / Edition 1

by Liz Haslam, Yvonne Wilkin, Edith Kellet

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138133105
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/28/2015
Pages:	116
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

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.

Table of Contents

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)