Course description
This session will equip teachers and teacher assistants with the skills and knowledge to make an EAL student’s transition into the classroom as comfortable as possible.
This program provides teachers and teacher assistants with an overview of:
- Working in a culturally safe and inclusive classroom
- Helpful tips and strategies to use when working with EAL students so student outcomes are maximised.
- How to access resources to support the EAL students at their school
- A tour of the EAL library
- Participants will learn how to use their current knowledge, skills and understanding to make adjustments and differentiate their teaching practice to cater for the needs of EAL students.
Course outcomes
Participants develop their understanding of:
- Language principles underpinning the learning of English as an additional language.
- Strategies for working with EAL students including newly arrived students
- How to set up a culturally safe and inclusive classroom.
- Equity, diversity, and the need for differentiated teaching and learning outcomes for EAL students.
- EAL Learning Plans and how to assess and report on EAL student progress.
- Teaching and learning practices that will support EAL students to engage fully and equitably in the mainstream curriculum.
Australian Professional Standards
- Standard 1 – Know students and how they learn
- Standard 2 – Know content and how to teach it
- Standard 3 – Plan for and implement effective teaching and learning
- Standard 5 – Assess, provide feedback and report on student learning
- Standard 6 – Engage in professional learning