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Celebrating World Teachers’ Day: Focus on EALFriday 3 October 2014British Council, London + streamed live online
www.britishcouncil.org
Today’s programme1800 – 1815 Welcome and introduction
1815 – 1830 EAL Nexus website launch
Caroline Drummond and Bartosz Kali
1830 – 1845 Session 1: EAL resources
Ruth Wilson and Deborah Owen
1845 – 1900 Session 2: CPD, teacher development, researchSofia Ali, Catharine Driver and Ruth Wilson
1900 – 1905 Session 3: Parents and communities
Caroline Drummond and Joy Collins
1905 – 1915 Session 4: EAL NetworksCatharine Driver
1915 – 1930 Audience discussion – face-to-face and online
1930 – 2000 Panel discussion and face-to-face and online Q&ACaroline Drummond, Catharine Driver, Ruth Wilson, Deborah Owen, Sofia Ali, Bartosz Kali
2000 – 2030 Please join us for the networking reception
British Council EAL Nexus team, London and streamed live online, 3 October 2014
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2014
Focus on EALThis 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
EAL Nexus
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
Welcome to all!
@BCSeminars
To join our discussions online
EAL Nexus
#EALNexus
British Council EAL Nexus team, London and online, 3 October 2014
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day 2014
Focus on EALThis 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
EAL Nexus
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day – Focus on EAL
Caroline Drummond, 3 October 2014
EAL Nexus
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
Helping EAL learners in the United Kingdom access learning and positively engage in schools,
in the community and in society“
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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
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.
website with quality materials1
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capacity in the sectorparental / community supportEAL networks across the UK
EAL Nexus
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
How can we get involved?At the British Council, partnership is at the heart of everything we do.
Join our EAL Nexus mailing list
EAL Nexus
http://eal.britishcouncil.org
Visit our brand new EAL Nexus website
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Our partnersWe are proud to introduce our partners in this project
EAL Nexus
For beginner learners of English
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
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.
Key features
• Participatory approach• Develops language, literacy and digital skills• Comprehensive, but flexible• Sustainable
http://esol.britishcouncil.org
English Nexus ESOL Offender Learning project
The English Nexus Offender Learning projectThe 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
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
Current content5 lesson plans:Using the prison libraryThe 6 Book Challenge in prisonVolunteer roles in prisonHIV and AIDSWorking as a catering assistant in prison3 teacher’s packs:Food and buying things in prisonMy health and well-being in prison and beyond (one for men and one for women)
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
Cutting Edge resources
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’
For further informationIf you would like further information about the project, please contact the project coordinator:
Follow us on Twitter: @ESOLNexus
Bartosz Kali, EAL Nexus Website EditorCaroline Drummond, EAL Nexus Project Director
3 October 2014
Launching the EAL Nexus
website
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
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
EAL Nexus
Objective 1: Develop a website with quality resources
1 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
Ruth Wilson and Deborah OwenEAL Nexus co-ordinators for website and resources
3 October 2014
EAL Nexus resources
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
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
EAL Nexus
Audit findings - teaching resources
• 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.
• Some unsuitable EFL/ESOL text books
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
EAL Nexus 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.
The context
The audience The teaching resources are primarily aimed at mainstream teachers in primary and secondary schools
Websites with free resources suitable for EAL learners are few and far between
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
EAL Nexus
Scope of EAL Nexus teaching resources
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
We intend to produce teaching resources that:
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
EAL Nexus
Aims of EAL Nexus teaching resources
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
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
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
EAL Nexus
Great Ideas pagesDARTs graphic
organisers use of L1 drama and role play modelling scaffolding
speaking and writing frames
bilingual dictionaries use of ICT language drills collaborative
activitiesjigsaw
activities
information exchange
graphic organisers
substitution tables flashcards visuals and more…
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
EAL Nexus
Let’s take a look at some resources
http://eal.britishcouncil.org
Sofia Ali, EAL Nexus CPD co-ordinatorCatharine Driver, EAL Nexus Senior Adviser
Ruth Wilson, EAL Nexus co-ordinator for website and resources3 October 2014
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
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
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
EAL Nexus
EAL Audit findings Sept 2013 to March 2014
Catharine DriverEAL 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
EAL Nexus
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
Review of current provision and practice in schools across the UK
Audit of provision
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
EAL Nexus
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
Rapid demographic change: all schools potentially with EAL new arrivals
Bilingual population over 1 million
Initial context – Diversity
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
EAL Nexus
In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland specialist staff remain because of ring-fenced government funding
Local Authority Provision
In England, the last years have seen cuts to some local authority services for Black and Minority Ethnic Achievement and 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
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
EAL Nexus
Mainstream pedagogy Most teaching focuses on
learners new to English Inclusive learning
environment in primary Some excellent practice
meeting the needs of
Further grammatical knowledge needed in secondary to talk about language in the different curriculum subjects
more advanced learners in some urban 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
EAL Nexus
Few qualified EAL teachers or teaching assistants, able to plan & teach high quality lessons
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
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
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
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
EAL Nexus
Session 2:Key areas for teacher development in EAL
Sofia Ali and Melanie GriffinEAL 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
ObjectivesOur work in teacher development has five key objectives:
EAL Nexus
1. Knowledge: sharing and advancing knowledge on EAL
2. Practice: develop the practice of mainstream teachers and the provision of schools for EAL learners
3. Structure: map and help structure the development of teachers’ pedagogy and practice
4. Resources: develop and share quality-assured resources for teacher development and school provision in EAL
5. 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
Seminar series across the UK
EAL Nexus
“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.”
1. Knowledge:
Improving achievement for EAL learners
Programme: current issues in EAL, key strategies, use of data, resources and funding
12 seminars by June 2015
Adapted to each nation/region
Audience: head teachers, managers
In collaboration:
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
Working with schools
Our CPD experts work in 24 pilot schools across the different regions of England and in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
EAL Nexus
Supporting the development of teachers’ expertise in teaching and supporting EAL learners, with the support of regional experts.
2. Practice:
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
Working with schools
EAL Nexus
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. “
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2. Practice:
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
Working with schools
EAL Nexus
Supporting the development of teachers’ expertise in teaching and supporting EAL learners, with the support of regional experts.
“Are the strategies I am using effective for my EAL learners? Is there a better way of supporting them?”
“I hope that I can help every pupil in my class to achieve to the best of their ability.”
“I hope to be able to use the EAL strategies more generally in other areas of my teaching, following the project. “
2. Practice:
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
Working with schools
EAL Nexus
• Developing the overall school provision and parental engagement
Starting with an audit in
school
2. Practice:
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
Working with schools
EAL Nexus
Organising teachers’ workshops across the UK to share good practice
2. Practice:
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
EAL Nexus
3. Structure: map and help structure the development of teachers’ pedagogy and practice
3. Structure:
Teacher development framework for EAL
Standard: NQT First year of teaching
Experienced teacher
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
Working with schools
EAL Nexus
Produce a series of CPD modules for different groups of EAL learners
4. Resources:
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
Working with schools
EAL Nexus
Produce a series of toolkits based on specific school contexts and needs
EAL learners in areas
without LA support
Non literate late arriving EAL
learners (17 – 18)
Isolated EAL learners
4. Resources:
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
EAL Nexus
Supporting the development of research in EAL
Ruth WilsonCo-ordinator for website and resources
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
EAL Nexus
Supporting the development of research in EAL
EAL Nexus is supporting 7 research
projects These tie in with three of our key
objectives1. Build capacity in the sector2. Focus on parental and community
support3. Support and strengthen EAL networks
across 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
EAL NexusBuild capacity in the
sectorDeveloping the writing of advanced EAL learners through the use of 3D immersive adventure games
Chris Pim, Hampshire EMTAS
Developing an Early Years first language assessment tool
Sarah Coles, Hampshire EMTAS
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
EAL NexusParental and community
supportEngaging with new Roma communities in the UK
Mark Penfold, Babington College, Leicestershire
Supporting EAL learners through parental and community engagement
Patricia Walker, London Borough of Ealing / University of East London
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
EAL NexusBuild capacity and strengthen
networksBarriers and good practice in preparing NQTs to teach EAL learners
Jonathan Brentnall, Wales
How effective is the Schools Direct ITE programme in preparing NQTs to teach EAL learners?Melanie Griffin, Bury, Lancs.
Case study of two schools of education in Scotland and their provision for EAL
Pauline Sangster, Edinburgh
Caroline Drummond, EAL Nexus Project Director, 3 October 2014
Parents and Communities
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
EAL Nexus
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
EAL Nexus
Audit - parents and community engagement Primary schools more successful than secondary schools in engaging parents
Limited evidence of engagement Many schools provide community events Secondary schools: parent evenings Letters in English/reports difficult to understand Bilingual teaching assistants used for interpreting
rather than supporting learning
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
EAL Nexus
Key concerns: parental engagement• Parents need support to navigate the school
system: admissions, transitions, qualifications• Secondary schools in more rural areas find it
hard to make positive links with parents and communities;
• There are not enough opportunities for parent learning in schools;
• Community languages are a largely untapped resource in many areas.
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
Our third objective is to focus on parental/ community support by:
EAL Nexus
supporting schools to proactively engage with parents and communities
providing online information for parents and communities
sharing examples of school best practice
Objective 3: Parents and communities3
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
EAL Nexus
Audit of parental engagement in 24 pilot schools
Key areas include school ethos, leadership and management, communication, curriculum and continuous Professional Development
Small project supported by CPD expert
Online materials about engaging with parents and communities e.g. toolkit
Engaging with parents & communities in 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
EAL Nexus
Information for parents
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
EAL Nexus
Case study of best practice
PARENT AMBASSADORS
Joy Collins, Education Strategy, Harrow
Parent Ambassadors aim to:
●Help families integrate●Encourage parental involvement in their children’s education●Involve parents in school life●Empower parents●Be positive role models
● Support induction of new pupils by explaining school routines, policies, documentation etc
● Be a point of contact for parents in the playground sharing news or concerns
● Liaise between school and parents communicating key issues and dates
Parent Ambassadors will
Parent Ambasadors will:
● Liaise between parents and school to establish needs
● Support in family learning and adult classes
● Act as interpreters at parents’ evenings, consultations etc
● Begun 2007● Several cohorts trained● Migration Impact funding used to adopt this model● Accredited course● Community Voices a new project building on the
original
Parent Ambassador developments:
Catharine DriverEAL Nexus Senior Adviser3 October 2014
EAL Networks
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
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
EAL Nexus
Increase in number and range of EAL learners in all areas of the UK
20% more EAL learners in some local authorities, e.g. Peterborough, Barking and Dagenham, Bedford
Rapid demographic change: all schools potentially with EAL learners
Impact of hyper diversity
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
EAL Nexus
In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland specialist staff remain because of ring-fenced government funding
Local Authority Provision In England, the last years have seen cuts to
some local authority services for Black and Minority Ethnic Achievement and 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
EAL Nexus
Some concerns Reduction of face to face
training and networking opportunities
Some regional hubs have disappeared in England National organisations rely on volunteers
Innovation and discussion online e.g. Twitter Academy chains sometimes slow to develop and
disseminate expertise in teaching EAL 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
EAL Nexus
What networks are there?• NALDIC: The national professional organisation
conferences, training and quarterly journal.• SATEAL and EALAW: professional bodies for
Scotland and Wales• NASSEA: an association of local authorities in the
north west hub meetings and training• TeachMeets: In London, Glasgow, Peterborough• Eal-bilingual: a Google group with 350 members• #ealchat: on Twitter every Wednesday
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
EAL Nexus
EAL Nexus and networks• 12 regional seminars for headteachers / school
leaders across the 9 regions and 3 nations;• 12 teacher workshops across the UK to
disseminate the best practice developed by our pilot schools and others;
• Making links with DfE, HMI, DENI and other national bodies;
• Offering a forum for discussion online;• Building a database of EAL contacts: local
authority teams, professional organisations etc.
EAL Nexus Team, 3 October 2014
Our questions
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
EAL Nexus
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Discussion questions
What type of resources are not available to you that you would like to see on our website?
What do you think is the best way to support mainstream teachers with teaching and supporting their EAL learners?
Do you have any examples or ideas on how schools can engage with parents and communities of EAL learners?
How can we, the EAL sector, work together collaboratively to improve the provision for EAL learners and to improve teacher training in EAL?
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