







Teaching and Learning for pupils with English as an additional language Evidence Identifying the teaching context for EAL learners Developing language and literacy for EAL learners Resourcing the teaching of EAL learners |
The learning environment‘The physical environment plays an important role in how valued children from diverse backgrounds feel in school. Children are more likely to feel valued and develop a sense of belonging when their ethnic, cultural, religious and linguistic background is reflected positively in the displays in their classroom and around the school.’ DfES (2006) Excellence and Enjoyment: learning and teaching for bilingual children in the primary years. Ideas for making the school and classroom environment more inclusive:
It is also important for schools to try to infuse the curriculum with culturally relevant points of reference, avoiding negative stereotypes and tokenistic approaches - for example:
Within the classroom, EAL learners will benefit from:
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Original guide sponsored by the University of Winchester, this revision sponsored by The University of Reading and Hampshire EMTAS.