We read through a sheet about tips on creating a supportive classroom for esol students.
We discussed key points, interesting things that came up with were:
* allowing foundation students to copy texts, gives them a sense of achievement.
* Using visual aides, such as timetable pictures etc is very helpful.
* Letting students speak in their first language, assists comprehension and helps them to participate in class activities.
* Encouraging new learners to join in by helping with house keeping activities.
Allison shared a useful assessment "the record of oral language" from Marie Clay.
This is a useful oral language test.
We discussed how it could be useful at the 6 week check?
Anna shared a fun game called "headbanz"which encourages oral language. People are welcome to borrow it. Great for informally assessing oral language. Another game is called 5 in 10. Students have to name 5 things from one topic in 10 seconds. eg: 5 vegetables.....
Jess shared another oral language game 'whats the question?' when you give an answer and students have to say the question. Starter words are given such as when, where, who, why?
Angela shared a resource that Tracey T made to encourage vocab development, The first set are around the playground. Tracey will add to the set as she make it.
Next meeting:
Looking at the ellps:
Working on re-designing them into kids speak.
Look at ones other schools have done. Compare them.
Make our own version. Do them each mode at a time.
Look at moderation document: Nicola Kingston.
Discuss assessment for listening and speaking.....
