Pauline Gibbons
Workshop Description: Supporting Student Learning across the Curriculum - with Pauline Gibbons |
In an English-medium school, many students will be learning English as a second (or subsequent) language. Such students are not only learning a new language, but learning through that language at the same time, and so they are faced with the challenge of simultaneously learning curriculum content while developing academic/subject-related English. This requires teachers to take a dual focus in their planning and teaching in order to take account of the language needs of their students as well as teaching subject content.
This course focuses on working with English language learners across the curriculum, and in particular on how teachers can scaffold academic language in an integrated program. It is appropriate for both ESL specialist teachers, and classroom/ subject teachers who have English language learners in their classes. Presentations and workshops include sessions on how teachers can support second language development, the development of spoken language, and reading and writing in a second language across the curriculum. The course includes many practical activities for teachers to use with learners, and teachers will be encouraged to share their own practices.
Teaching and learning process include: * Input by presenter; * Small group activities, workshops and discussion; * Opportunities to experience practical classroom activities; * Opportunities for participants to share their own practices; * Time for participants' questions;
The course is grounded in current theories of second language learning; a functional approach to language; and current second language pedagogy and practice. Prior knowledge of these areas is not necessary and will be introduced in the context of implications for practice.
As a result of the course participants will:
Extend their current knowledge, skills and understanding in the teaching of English language
In an English-medium school, many students will be learning English as a second (or subsequent) language. Such students are not only learning a new language, but learning through that language at the same time, and so they are faced with the challenge of simultaneously learning curriculum content while developing academic/subject-related English. This requires teachers to take a dual focus in their planning and teaching in order to take account of the language needs of their students as well as teaching subject content.
This course focuses on working with English language learners across the curriculum, and in particular on how teachers can scaffold academic language in an integrated program. It is appropriate for both ESL specialist teachers, and classroom/ subject teachers who have English language learners in their classes. Presentations and workshops include sessions on how teachers can support second language development, the development of spoken language, and reading and writing in a second language across the curriculum. The course includes many practical activities for teachers to use with learners, and teachers will be encouraged to share their own practices.
Teaching and learning process include: * Input by presenter; * Small group activities, workshops and discussion; * Opportunities to experience practical classroom activities; * Opportunities for participants to share their own practices; * Time for participants' questions;
The course is grounded in current theories of second language learning; a functional approach to language; and current second language pedagogy and practice. Prior knowledge of these areas is not necessary and will be introduced in the context of implications for practice.
As a result of the course participants will:
Extend their current knowledge, skills and understanding in the teaching of English language