Module 1: Teaching in a Global Community School (Primary School)
Achieving a global community ethos, using first languages, admission meetings and initial assessment, common misconceptions, first day and key principles of EAL teaching and learning.
Something to celebrate
Teaching in a Global Community School
Before we begin - A Background Survey: 5 Questions
Overview of Module 1
1. A 'global community' approach to multilingual schooling
Achieving a Global Community Ethos
Celebrating first languages
Quiz: Theory - 5 questions
The benefits of using First Languages
Discussion: (See the questions below)
How does it feel?
Using first languages - Piecemeal Vs Onerous
What value can you see in asking a new arrival to teach their class?
'How do you say that in your language?
Some surprising phenomena?
Bilingual Resources
Small steps in the right direction
Guiding Principles
The Importance of Getting it Right
Downloadable: EAL Admission Form Addendum
Downloadable: Initial Assessment for Admissions Meetings
Common Misconceptions 1: Language Acquisition
Common Misconceptions 2: Classroom management
5. First Day.pdf
Downloadable: Prepare yourself
Prepare your classroom
Task: Prepare your Pupils
Prepare your Pupils
Happy children learn!