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Celebrating World Teachers ’ Day: Focus on EAL

Celebrating World Teachers ’ Day: Focus on EAL. Friday 3 October 2014 British Council, London + streamed live online. Today ’ s programme. EAL Nexus. Celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2014 Focus on EAL. British Council EAL Nexus team, London and streamed live online, 3 October 2014.

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Celebrating World Teachers ’ Day: Focus on EAL

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  1. Celebrating World Teachers’ Day: Focus on EAL Friday 3 October 2014 British Council, London + streamed live online www.britishcouncil.org

  2. Today’s programme www.britishcouncil.org

  3. EAL Nexus Celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2014 Focus on EAL British Council EAL Nexus team, London and streamed live online, 3 October 2014 This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  4. EAL Nexus Welcome to all! To join our discussions online @BCSeminars #EALNexus This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  5. EAL Nexus Celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2014 Focus on EAL British Council EAL Nexus team, London and online, 3 October 2014 This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  6. EAL Nexus “ “ Helping EAL learners in the United Kingdom access learning and positively engage in schools, in the community and in society Celebrating World Teachers’ Day – Focus on EAL Caroline Drummond, 3 October 2014 This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  7. EAL Nexus What are the objectives of your project? EAL Nexus has the central aim of helping EAL learners access learning and positively engage in schools, in the community and in society, thus promoting intercultural dialogue and social cohesion. 1 website with quality materials 2 capacity in the sector parental / community support 3 EAL networks across the UK 4 This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  8. EAL Nexus How can we get involved? At the British Council, partnershipis at the heart of everything we do.  Join our EAL Nexus mailing list ealnexus@britishcouncil.org Visit our brand new EAL Nexus website http://eal.britishcouncil.org This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  9. EAL Nexus Our partners We are proud to introduce our partners in this project This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  10. For beginner learners of English

  11. DCLG Learn English • DCLG fund for innovative solutions for learners unable to access English provision • Address gap in provision for learners with lowest levels of English. • EMW is a partnership between the British Council, Tinder Foundation and the BBC

  12. The programme • 96 hour programme, delivered by ESOL professionals and volunteers • Classroom and online resources. • Initial, diagnostic, formative and summative assessment • Flexible online training programme.

  13. Key features • Participatory approach • Develops language, literacy and digital skills • Comprehensive, but flexible • Sustainable

  14. Contacts frances.carbines@britishcouncil.org www.englishmyway.co.uk @EnglishMyWayUK

  15. English Nexus ESOL Offender Learning project

  16. The English Nexus Offender Learning project The project is funded by the European Fund for the integration of third country nationals (EIF) and The Bell Foundation. Our main aim is to support ESOL practitioners working in criminal justice settings, through resourcing, CPD and creation of an online professional network. http://esol.britishcouncil.org

  17. Deliverables • 20 lesson plans • 10 teacher’s packs • 9 self-access workbooks for prisoners to use during inductions or on their wings • 5 online CPD modules • 7 workshops for teachers in prisons

  18. Current content 5 lesson plans: • Using the prison library • The 6 Book Challenge in prison • Volunteer roles in prison • HIV and AIDS • Working as a catering assistant in prison 3 teacher’s packs: • Food and buying things in prison • My health and well-being in prison and beyond (one for men and one for women)

  19. Online CPD module • Differentiating for learning in prison • 2nd commissioned: Behaviour management in the prison classroom 4 workshops to date: • Effective practice in the prison ESOL classroom

  20. Cutting Edge resources

  21. Cutting edge resources • Text-based approach using authentic texts sourced in prisons • Illustrated with photos especially commissioned from HMP Wandsworth • Use of actors to record audio based on authentic prisoner voices • Embedded films using actors based on authentic prisoner scenarios and using real ‘prison speak’

  22. For further information If you would like further information about the project, please contact the project coordinator: Kathryn.Aldridge-Morris@britishcouncil.org Follow us on Twitter: @ESOLNexus

  23. Launching the EAL Nexus website Bartosz Kali, EAL Nexus Website Editor Caroline Drummond, EAL Nexus Project Director 3 October 2014 http://eal.britishcouncil.org This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  24. EAL Nexus Objective 1: Develop a website with quality resources Our first objective is to develop a unique website with a searchable database of quality materials for the teacher and the learner with English as an Additional Language (EAL) http://eal.britishcouncil.org 1 This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  25. EAL Nexus resources Ruth Wilson and Deborah Owen EAL Nexus co-ordinators for website and resources 3 October 2014 This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  26. EAL Nexus Audit findings - teachingresources • Some unsuitable EFL/ESOL text books Not enough curriculum -linked resources at the appropriate levels; Bilingual resources more common in primary schools than secondary; Most resources are for beginners; not many extend the language of more advanced learners. This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  27. EAL Nexus Our first objective is to develop a unique websitewith a searchable database of quality materials for the teacher and the learner with English as an additional language. Websites with free resources suitable for EAL learners are few and far between The context The audience The teaching resources are primarily aimed at mainstream teachers in primary and secondary schools This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  28. EAL Nexus We intend to produce teaching resources that: • link to the curricula in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales • cover the compulsory school age range • range from beginners to advanced EAL learners • are accompanied by full teaching notes • are linked to practical strategies for meeting the needs of EAL learners Scope of EAL Nexus teachingresources This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  29. EAL Nexus To produce resources that: • are explicitly linked to the mainstream curriculum • keep the language accessible and the cognitive challenge high • are appropriate to age and level of learners • are relevant, inclusive and don’t reinforce stereotypes Aims of EAL Nexus teachingresources This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  30. EAL Nexus • have clear language objectives integrated with learning objectives • are well-presented and use visuals to support meaning • motivate EAL learners by making learning fun • use effective and appropriate teaching and learning strategies and methodologies • model EAL good practice to support CPD of teachers This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  31. EAL Nexus Great Ideas pages This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  32. EAL Nexus Let’s take a look at some resources http://eal.britishcouncil.org This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  33. Teacher development in EAL Sofia Ali, EAL Nexus CPD co-ordinator Catharine Driver, EAL Nexus Senior Adviser Ruth Wilson, EAL Nexus co-ordinator for website and resources 3 October 2014 This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  34. EAL Nexus • Catharine Driver, EAL senior adviser will outline the findings from the EAL audit • Sofia Ali, CPD coordinator, will outline the EAL Nexus response to the findings • Ruth Wilson, coordinator for website and resources, will share the research projects currently being developed EAL Nexus teacher development in EAL This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  35. EAL Nexus EAL Audit findings Sept 2013 to March 2014 Catharine Driver EAL Nexus Senior Adviser This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  36. EAL Nexus Audit of provision • Review of current provision and practice in schools across the UK Local authorities: advice and training available for teachers of EAL learners; Focus on areas with - 0-30% EAL learners - in urban, suburban and rural schools - from nursery to year 11 This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  37. EAL Nexus Initial context – Diversity • Rapid demographic change: all schools potentially with EAL new arrivals • Bilingual population over 1 million Many urban areas with established ethnic minorities using more than one language Increase in number and range of EAL learners in all areas of the UK This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  38. EAL Nexus Local Authority Provision • In England, the last years have seen cuts to some local authority services for Black and Minority Ethnic Achievement and EAL In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland specialist staff remain because of ring-fenced government funding This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  39. EAL Nexus Teacher training • Specialist training for new teachers variable • There are a few high quality, post graduate diploma and MA courses • In-service training in EAL not always available • No CPD framework for developing the skills for teaching in a multilingual society for class and subject teachers This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  40. EAL Nexus Mainstream pedagogy • Most teaching focuses on learners new to English • Inclusive learning environment in primary • Some excellent practice meeting the needs of more advanced learners in some urban schools • Further grammatical knowledge needed in secondary to talk about language in the different curriculum subjects This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  41. EAL Nexus Specialist EAL teaching • Best approaches for teaching EAL focus on teaching language for school learning and not EFL or adult ESOL methods • Language teaching not always subject related Few qualified EAL teachers or teaching assistants, able to plan & teach high quality lessons Content language integrated teaching uncommon EAL as a type of learning disability This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  42. EAL Nexus Best practice examples • Some large shire authorities: service to a wide range of schools e.g. Surrey, Hampshire • Many local authorities employ bilingual staff • Scotland: EAL teachers registered + subject qualification + higher ESOL qualification accepted by universities • 5 stage best fit assessment model in Wales • North West: NASSEA, an excellent network for collaboration, consultancy and training This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  43. EAL Nexus Some concerns: teacher capacity • Limited training of school workforce at all levels • The quality of initial teacher education for EAL is varied across the UK • Highly qualified and experienced EAL teachers and consultants retiring or changing position: do we have a succession plan? This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  44. EAL Nexus Session 2: Key areas for teacher development in EAL Sofia Ali and Melanie Griffin EAL Nexus CPD Coordinators This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  45. EAL Nexus Objectives Our work in teacher development has five key objectives: Knowledge: sharing and advancing knowledge on EAL Practice: develop the practice of mainstream teachers and the provision of schools for EAL learners Structure: map and help structure the development of teachers’ pedagogy and practice Resources: develop and share quality-assured resources for teacher development and school provision in EAL Networks: identify, and if necessary, support and strengthen regional networks around CPD for EAL This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  46. 1. Knowledge: EAL Nexus Seminar series across the UK Improving achievement for EAL learners Audience: head teachers, managers • Programme: current issues in EAL, key strategies, use of data, resources and funding • 12 seminars by June 2015 • Adapted to each nation/region In collaboration: “The seminar was excellent! We took several ideas back to school with us that have already impacted positively on the way we measure progress.” “Big thank you for this amazing seminar! This is by far the best CPD I have ever attended.” This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  47. 2. Practice: EAL Nexus Working with schools Our CPD experts work in 24 pilot schools across the different regions of England and in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. • Supporting the development of teachers’ expertise in teaching and supporting EAL learners, with the support of regional experts. This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

  48. 2. Practice: EAL Nexus Working with schools • Supporting the development of teachers’ expertise in teaching and supporting EAL learners, with the support of regional experts. “By being a part of this project, we aim to identify areas of strength so that we can share outstanding practice across other schools. We value having British Council professionals in school to help us identify areas for development.” “The project will add an extra dimension to the way we provide support for EAL learners. “ Regional expert This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals. In partnership with

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