Supporting EAL learners
Explore strategies for inclusive education by taking a look at our brand-new resources below.
Watch one of our conference sessions to take a deep dive into evidence-based approaches to teaching and learning, specifically tailored to support the needs of EAL and SEND students. However, the principles explored will provide schools with a useful framework to support all students, including gifted and talented, to reach their full potential.
Alternatively, take a look at one of our blog posts for a practical look at how you can use assessment to baseline your EAL learners, assess reading levels and provide reading practice so for improving every students’ reading and comprehension skills.
Too often when we see those three letters S.E.N next to a child's name in the register we also see a slight lowering in expectations - we need to maintain the challenge. David Bartram OBE, Director, Prescient Education
Unteaching is harder than teaching. It’s harder to get a student to unlearn something they are getting wrong than to teach them the correct approach in the first place. Gene Kerns, Ed. D., Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Renaissance Learning
The benefit of using authentic texts when teaching EAL students is that the exposure to natural language at the right level will support their development. Carol Johnson, PhD, International Education Officer, Renaissance Learning
The context of your setting and your learner should always inform your next steps. Emma Dibden, Education Specialist (SEND and Wellbeing), GL Education
If you would like to speak to one of our specialists about how we can support your students’ needs, including EAL, SEND, and gifted and talented learners, add your details to our form and we’ll get in touch.