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This course helps teaching assistants understand the challenges faced by learners using EAL and introduces practical support strategies.
This course aims to familiarise teaching assistants (TAs) working in international schools with some of the challenges that learners using EAL might face when learning English and learning through English at the same time. The course introduces practical, easy-to-use strategies for supporting learners who use EAL to develop the language skills they need to access the curriculum and fulfil their potential.
This course is suitable for all TAs in an international context, whether or not they speak English as a first language. Please note a minimum CEFR level of B2 is recommended to fully engage with the 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. Tutors are trained e-moderators and offer friendly, practical specialist support to all participants throughout the course.
£125
Online 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.