For multilingual learners using English as an Additional Language (EAL), proficiency in English can be a barrier preventing full access to the curriculum and meaningful engagement in classroom activities.

This online course is the first in a set of two courses covering Language for Learning. This first course aims to increase practitioners’ understanding of particular features of the English language which research has shown to be more problematic for learners using EAL. Armed with this information, teachers will be in a better position to support learners who use EAL to access and understand curriculum content. The second and more practical course, Embedding Language for Learning in Multilingual Schools, builds on this course by supporting teachers in identifying the language demands of the curriculum and deciding on the most suitable strategies to support learners in using this language.

This three-module online course is designed to work around the busy lives of those working in schools - tickets are available for either primary or secondary practitioners. With three hours of online study over a four to five-week period, this course enables you to work at a manageable pace with plenty of time to process course content and consider relevance to your context. The course is designed to be highly interactive and collaborative, with opportunities to work with other course participants, course tutors and course material. Module two consists of a live webinar with opportunities to ask questions and share best practice in real time.

A certificate will be awarded for successful completion of the course.

Course dates: 18 April - 19 May 2023.

• Module One: Pre-webinar online tasks (to be completed at your own pace over a one-week period - time commitment approximately 60 minutes).
• Module Two: Live interactive webinar with the course tutors on either:
     ◦ Primary: 26 April 16:00-17:00 (UK time) - time commitment 60 minutes
     ◦ Secondary: 27 April 16:00-17:00 (UK time) - time commitment 60 minutes.
• Module Three: Post-webinar online tasks (to be completed at your own pace over a one to two-week period - time commitment approximately 60 minutes).
Tutor feedback: you will receive feedback on your assignment within two weeks of submission.