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This course teaches school staff how to assess the English language proficiency of multilingual learners using the Foundation’s Assessment Framework.
This practical online course for international school staff aims to equip you to be able to embed effective practices for assessing the English language proficiency of pupils who use English as an Additional Language (EAL) in order to inform targeted in-class support, leading to improved learning and educational outcomes for these pupils. The course will introduce you to The Bell Foundation’s award-winning EAL Assessment Framework for Schools and provides specialist guidance on using the Framework in a pragmatic and realistic way that can work alongside existing assessment systems.
Tickets are available for both primary and secondary practitioners in international schools. A certificate will be awarded for successful completion of the course.
Primary and secondary practitioners, including:
This course has significantly deepened my understanding of how to effectively guide my students, thanks to the comprehensive guidelines and bands provided in The Bell Foundation Framework.Former course participant
All tutors are experienced teacher educators with substantial experience of teaching and assessing learners who use EAL in relevant contexts. Tutors are trained e-moderators and offer friendly, practical specialist support to all participants throughout the course.
Designed to work around your busy schedule, access the course material when you want, and choose to go at a pace that suits you.
You'll have opportunities to work with other course participants, course tutors and course material.
A certificate will be awarded for successful completion of the course.
All tutors are experienced teacher educators with substantial experience of teaching and assessing learners who use EAL in relevant contexts.