Module 6 - Supporting All Learners

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For general guidance and support see the Highland Council Sharepoint page - ASN, Inclusion and Equality, Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing

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Please note that the resources here only highlight some additional support needs and specific suggestions for how to support in Languages. They give some introductory ideas to consider that I have gathered from my own practice in the classroom, talking to teachers, reading & a variety of websites. A lot of the suggestions are applicable to a range of needs. Please see specific websites for general information about Autism, Dyslexia, ADHD, Dyspraxia etc.

Training Outline

1+2 Languages CLPL Primary Module Supporting All Learners in Languages.docx

Overview

This overview suggests different activities to work through in a self study approach or for a trainer to use. All the suggested resources are available below for ease of access.

Time To Reflect

Warm Up - Jamboard

Grab some post-it's and have a go at answering these simple questions about your classroom/school. Here's a blank one & ideas from colleagues.

Dyslexia - See Dyslexia Differently

This animation seeks to preempt misconceptions among young audiences by shedding light on the real challenges dyslexic children face whilst also acknowledging their strengths and potential.

A supporting teaching resource can be found here: http://bit.ly/2ovAKnw

Autism - Amazing Things Happen

An introduction to autism for young non-autistic audiences, aiming to raise awareness, understanding and tolerance in future generations.

Watch the videos & note your ideas on the headings in this blank jamboard. See ideas from colleagues here.

Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment in the Languages Classroom - Key Information

Supporting all learners in Languages.pdf

Overview of Key Points

Supporting All Learners 1+2 Languages

Training PPT - recordings available below

Playlist

All 5 videos

Part 1 Warm Up

Part 2 Top Tips

Part 3 Dylsexia

Part 4 Autism

Part 5 Summary

EAL Pupils & 1+2 Languages

EAL Learners & 1+2 Languages

Training

Have a read of this PPT which goes through some of the key ideas about language learning & EAL Learners. We can help EAL learners by using a lot of the same strategies as mentioned in the PPT Supporting All Learners.

Further Resources

For more information about services provided by Highland Council for EAL pupils click here. For resources and training materials see the Highland Council EAL blog.

For specific support regarding Ukrainian pupils see the Highland Council Sharepoint site - Ukrainian Resettlement Information for Schools (HC credentials necessary to login)

Progression & Differentiation & Composite Teaching

Differentiation & composite teaching Key Messages.pptx

Key Ideas

Look at some practical ideas to help support & challenge all learners. This may be of particular help to support learners of different needs in a class. For more training materials see Module 5 - Differentiation & Composite Teaching & Module 2 - Progression.

Upskilling Your Language to Support Learners

You might want to upskill your own knowledge of a language to help you help your learners - vocabulary, structures & phonics in French, Gaelic, German , Spanish, Polish & BSL. Click here to find the relevant resources.

Further Support

THE PINES

Multi-agency Support Team supporting children & families with Neurodevelopmental needs in the Highlands - lots of great materials & training videos.

Inclusive Practice in Language Learning

Languages Without Limits

Resources from this website are now hosted here.

Bilingualism MattersFind out the facts about acquiring, learning and using more than one language from experts around the world.

Inclusive Classrooms: How can we make our MFL classrooms and lessons more inclusive? - Oxford Education BlogJose Garcia shares what he keeps in mind when he's planning lessons or writing resources to help make MFL more inclusive.

Oxford Education Blog

4 tips for inclusion

LEANS

Neurodiversity - primary resource pack coming June 2022 & courses available

Dyslexia and Foreign Language Teaching - Online Course - FutureLearn

Futurelearn

4 week online course available at specific times through the year

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