Recently we have been looking closely at the power of using online learning through the Learning Village by studying the assessment results of learners who were […]
Feedback is the buzz-word and, as with most things, it is not being reinvented, but constantly readapted. In recent years, we see more formal national approach. […]
Including a useful EAL Progress Review and links to different EAL assessment continua When teaching EAL, assessment procedures need to be in place in order to […]
Including some ideas for EAL beginners Whilst reading a book on reclaiming childhood (‘Their name is today’ by Johann Christoph Arnold) the chapter on ‘learning differences […]
This language learning strategy provides a very powerful platform for rapid progress using a multi-sensory approach: 1. Teach the new language. Ideally, a popular phrase where […]
New to English can be supported in many different ways. Here’s one school’s approach: Assessment All learning is based on assessment. Children arrive and sit a […]
Everyone is talking about differentiation for EAL in whole class teaching, but how do we actually approach it consistently and effectively? At Across Cultures we have […]
Are your new arrivals now intermediate language learners? The last two Across Cultures books focused on the beginners language learning needs in vocabulary and grammar (presented […]
A School Language Profile is an invaluable tool! In the previous article we looked at the thorny issue of EAL learners with specific learning differences (SpLD). […]
In schools where English is the language of instruction, we welcome new arrivals with limited English – and step by step, they become skilled in speaking […]
The use of children’s home language is another extremely important element of learning a language. Cummins highlighted that: “bilingualism has positive effects on children’s linguistic and […]
Have a look at these tips on culture change: //www.globalkidsoz.com.au/_things_to_discuss_about_another_country.php Also see an array of multicultural resources on this site as well as a few other […]
Helping our students to be better language learners How can the new to English language learners and their teachers work together to provide a successful language […]
Key Stage 2 Assessment and Reporting Arrangements 2014 states: “4.9.4 How children’s test and teacher assessment results are used in the performance tables All children who have […]
EAL students are often placed in a situation in which the tools they need for building conceptual understanding of the world (their home language and home […]
I watched this clip recently and certain elements stood out: Collaborative planning which supported pre teaching EAL learners The use of mentors and a special room […]
Progression in Language Structures is a great document for identfying how content learning can be built on language structures. Language structures are presented in sentence starters […]
This EAL Assessment booklet is produced by NASSEA (National Association of Support Services and Equality & Achievement) and provides a detailed scale which aligns to the National Curriculum: //nassea.org.uk/assessments/ An alternative […]
We’d love to hear from you! Where are they from? What langauge do they speak? Do you feel prepared!? Have a look at these videos of new arrivals and how […]
As a Head of Early Years in an international school following the EYFS and IPC curriculums it has always been important to ensure that the teaching […]
Coming in the New Year… a series of articles with free downloadable teaching tools and resources! They will be written and produced by Jessica Tweedie. Jessica […]
If you have EAL new arrivals in your school with limited English, you need a scheme of work that supports them with language learning, alongside the […]
We are honoured to have been awarded an Education EdWard, which acts as Recognition of Evidence Informed Practice. The EdWards are associated with the EDUCATE programme. They […]
Across Cultures and the Learning Village will be exhibiting at the 38th COBIS Annual Conference on 11th-13th May 2019 at the InterContinental London O2 in Greenwich, London. You will […]
Author: Sarah Jones Introduction Lea Forest, my school in Birmingham, has been using the Learning Village for over three years. It has proved a highly effective learning […]
Authors: Caroline Scott, Heather Day, Ragini Patel Three years ago, Heather Day, an EAL consultant, contacted us about piloting the Learning Village in an inner London […]
We are honoured to have been awarded an Education EdWard, which acts as Recognition of Evidence Informed Practice. The EdWards are associated with the EDUCATE programme. They […]
Across Cultures and the Learning Village will be exhibiting at BETT 2019 at the EDUCATE part of BETT Futures on Wednesday, 23rd January 2019 at Excel […]
Across Cultures and the Learning Village will be exhibiting at the Education Show on 24th-25th January 2019 at Excel London. Designed for the purchase decision makers […]
We will be hosting a number of exciting live webinars revolving all around EAL Teaching. These 45-minute webinars will feature the Learning Village and various other […]
Author: Caroline Scott, author and director The National Learning and Work Institute (2018) completed a randomised controlled trial of a Community-Based English Language intervention aimed […]
Author: Sarah Jones, EAL Coordinator There is a plethora of things to consider when piloting a new learning resource or scheme of work, so having a […]
We have shortened our name from Communication Across Cultures to Across Cultures, and we have a new domain name: www.axcultures.com. Our email addresses are changing as […]