Teaching English as an Additional Language in Secondary Schools

With 13% of learners in secondary schools having English as an additional language it is crucial for all teachers to understand the needs of these students and plan distinctive teaching approaches to engage and support them. This timely new text provides trainee and practising teachers with the skills and practical knowledge they need to meet the learning requirement of students for whom English is an additional language._x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_ The book sets out realistic ways in which EAL learners can be engaged and stretched in their learning building on their prior literacy, cultural experiences and language learning. It offers practical classroom teaching and learning strategies to show teachers how they can help EAL learners to access the curriculum and reflect their learning in assessments. _x005F_x000D_