1st Edition

Teaching English as an Additional Language in Secondary Schools Theory and practice

220 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

220 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

220 Pages 10 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

With increasing numbers of learners in secondary schools having English as an additional language, it is crucial for all teachers to understand the learning requirements of these students and plan distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them. This book provides school leaders, trainee teachers and qualified teachers with the skills and practical knowledge they need to strengthen the... Read more

Introduction  1. English as an Additional Language: What does it mean, who is it for, and how is it acquired?  2. Policy perspectives - A changing nation changing schools  3. Whole school policy, leadership and research informed practice  4. EAL Pedagogy and practice in the classroom  5. Enhancing EAL learning and teaching: Using TEL and online resources  6. Advancing learning through assessment  Conclusion

Biography

Dr Seán Bracken is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester, UK. He has extensive international experience in curriculum development and leadership in the fields of EAL, diversity and inclusion.  

Catharine Driver is a self-employed EAL and literacy consultant and teacher trainer.

Karima Kadi-Hanifi is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Worcester, UK. She specialises in second language acquisition and leads the PGCE Secondary EAL pathway.