Description

The EAL/D Orientation includes the following modules:

1. Introduction to EAL/D Education
   Participants will understand the policy context pf EAL/D support, EAL/D student diversity and the roles and responsibilities of the EAL/D teacher
2. EAL/D Pedagogy and practice
   Participants will understand the key theories that underpin EAL/D teaching and learning and understand how to scaffold students to learn a second language in an academic setting.
3. Using EAL/D tools to support teaching and learning
   Participants will understand how to assess language proficiency using the EAL/D Learning Progression and the ESL Scales. They will understand how to use EAL/D curriculum frameworks and the relationship of these tools to the teaching and learning cycle.
4. Getting Organised
   Participants identify effective models of EAL/D program organisation to plan for co-teaching. They will learn how to use the EAL/D School Evaluation Framework for whole school evaluation of EAL/D programs.
5. EAL/D Classroom Practice
   Participants will view illustrations of EAL/D classroom practice as well as examples of whole school EAL/D program organization.
6. Bringing it all together
   Participants will use a backward mapping approach and the teaching and learning cycle to apply knowledge gained throughout the EAL/D Orientation program to deconstruct learning and plan EAL/D support..

Roles

• EAL/D Teacher