Building Bridges Through Language, Leadership and Learning

Tag: Language Development

  • Why an EAL Specialist is Not an English Teacher

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    Amanda Archbald

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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.…

  • When Language Lives in the Background

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    Amanda Archbald

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    When Language Lives in the Background by Amanda Archbald It can be unsettling for parents to hear that their child may benefit from additional language support, particularly when that child speaks English confidently and has been educated in English for most, or all, of their schooling. For many families, a recommendation linked to language feels…