Tag: EAL
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Why an EAL Specialist is Not an English Teacher
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Why an EAL Specialist is Not an English Teacher by Amanda Archbald There is a persistent assumption in schools that EAL sits within English. It is an easy conclusion to reach. Multilingual pupils are learning English, English teachers teach English, so the responsibility must sit there. In practice, this is where provision begins to weaken.…
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When Fluency Misleads Us
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When Fluency Misleads Us by Amanda Archbald There are pupils in every school who unsettle our assumptions. They speak confidently. They participate. They follow instructions, at least on the surface. There is nothing immediately concerning when you hear them contribute to a discussion. Yet, when you read their work, something does not align. Their writing…
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