English as an Additional Language : Key Features of Practice

Name: English as an Additional Language:Key Features of Practice
ISBN: 9780203935415

doi:10.4324/9780203935415

Book

ABSTRACT

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.

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)