This book offers an evidence-based guide to EAL for everyone who works with multilingual learners. It offers a concise, helpful introduction to the latest research underpinning three keys areas of EAL practice: How children acquire additional languages How language works across the curriculum How you can establish outstanding EAL practice in your school. Other key features include a detailed chapter on Ofsted, incorporating the new education inspection framework and based on interviews with senior inspectors; real-world tasks to help EAL teachers establish themselves and develop their influence across the school; case-studies from experienced EAL specialists; and detailed further reading suggestions for teachers who wish to build on their knowledge. This book will prove an invaluable guide and support for teachers working in a field that is often under-valued, but is undeniably crucial for the educational success of many pupils and the schools which support them.

Book Information
ISBN 9781788924436
Author Robert Sharples
Format Hardback
Page Count 208
Imprint Multilingual Matters
Publisher Multilingual Matters
Weight(grams) 170g