Including and Supporting Learners of English as an Additional Language identifies issues arising in teaching children from a range of linguistic backgrounds, and provides practical, research-grounded suggestions for good practice.Issues are discussed in the context of social inclusion and the Every Child Matters agenda and some differences in policy between England and Wales are identified. Strategies for working with children for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL) are explored and attention is paid to the period of transition between Key Stage 2 (KS2) and Key Stage 3 (KS3). Case studies, points for discussion or reflection and research summaries are incorporated in this accessible text. Clear links to the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) standards for both England and Wales are provided, and a bank of suggested resources and support material is included.Essential reading for all trainee teachers working with EAL students and a useful resource for practitioners looking to refresh their skills.

This is a comprehensive guide for trainees and practicing teachers supporting learners of English as an Additional Language (EAL). Including and Supporting Learners of English as an Additional Language identifies issues arising in teaching children from a range of linguistic backgrounds, it provides practical, research-grounded suggestions for good practice. Issues are discussed in the context of social inclusion and the Every Child Matters agenda and some differences in policy between England and Wales are identified. Strategies for working with children for whom English is an Additional Language (EAL) are explored and attention is paid to the period of transition between Key Stage 2 (KS2) and Key Stage 3 (KS3). Case studies, points for discussion or reflection and research summaries are incorporated in this accessible text. Clear links to the Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) standards for both England and Wales are provided, and a bank of suggested resources and support material is included. This is an essential reading for all trainee teachers working with EAL students and a useful resource for practitioners looking to refresh their skills.

This textbook is essential reading for all teaching assistants studying for Foundation Degrees or for Higher Level Teaching Assistant status. This practical guide gives TAs useful advice on: how learning happens; identifying different learning styles; developing an effective learning environment; using assessment to support learning; and, supporting learning with children with special needs. Each chapter of this book contains checklists for TAs to record their progress and real life case studies for the TA to learn from.