Guest Wolfie Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 We have had a significant number of children start this month for whom English is an additional language and I am thinking of running a short training/workshop session for the staff on strategies and good practice with EAL children - has anyone done anythingh similar and found any particular resources or tips useful?
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Will you have spaces available for guests Wolfie? I'll bring Sally Thomas with me... not literally you understand! Maz
AnonyMouse_3975 Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Staff at our setting attended one through our AREA SENCO. smiles
Guest Wolfie Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Will you have spaces available for guests Wolfie? I'll bring Sally Thomas with me... not literally you understand! Always a space for you Maz......erm, actually you can help me run it can't you?
Guest Posted September 9, 2009 Posted September 9, 2009 Hi Wolfie Our EMAT team came and trained us. Someone told the story of Handa's Surprise in Portuguese. Repeated with visual aids and we all talked about what it felt like. Also talked about periods of silence nad how it's ok.... Importance of respecting cultures and providing the right resources so that language can develop through play.... But I expect that yuo knoe this all already!
AnonyMouse_2776 Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 Could this help? Supporting children learning English as an additional language: Guidance for practitioners in the EYFS
Guest Wolfie Posted September 10, 2009 Posted September 10, 2009 It certainly could! And thank you Kate for your suggestions - I really like the story idea! I'll let you know how the session goes and anything that the staff found really useful.
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