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Teaching Phonics and Early Literacy Skills for EAL Learners
Description
This 2-hour introductory course is designed for teachers working with young learners acquiring English as an additional language (EAL). It focuses on how to effectively teach phonics and early literacy skills in a way that supports both language acquisition and reading development.
We will explore how to adapt your teaching strategies to meet the specific needs of EAL pupils, build confidence in decoding and comprehension, and ensure children develop a strong foundation in spoken and written English. The session includes practical ideas, classroom resources, and guidance on assessment.
Key Features
- Completion Certificate
- Take-away Resources
- Essential Reading List
Learning Objectives
- Understand the key barriers and opportunities in teaching early literacy to EAL learners.
- Use phonics effectively to support both language acquisition and reading development.
- Adapt early literacy strategies to suit the needs of multilingual learners.
- Build vocabulary and comprehension through meaningful, culturally relevant reading activities.
About the Presenter
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Jacqueline Harris
As former Deputy Headteacher Jacqueline’s expertise lies in Early Years, Key Stage 1, and 2, and providing literacy support for Key Stage 3. Her training sessions are designed to accommodate diverse participants, including Senior Leaders, Teachers, Support Staff, trainee teachers, and NQTs.
Jacqueline excels in delivering comprehensive literacy instruction, encompassing reading, writing, assessment, and moderation, specifically emphasising phonics and spelling. In addition to this, she offers support for leadership roles within schools and extends consultancy services to children’s magazines and publishers.
Jacqueline has authored ‘Write Your Own Book’ (September 2015, DK) and ‘Spell Check’ (2016, DK). She also created the ‘Monster Phonics’ early phonics reading books in 2019. Moreover, she played a crucial role as the editor and consultant for Harper Collins, contributing significantly to the revision of ‘Letters and Sounds’ in 2020.
Key skills and expertise:
- Phonics, reading and Writing EYFS, KS 1 & 2.
- Literacy and vocabulary specialist.
- Leadership development for Primary school leaders.
- Coaching and mentoring.
- School inspection support training.
