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Recent research from Professor Rhonda Oliver and colleagues speaks to the need for education to be responsive to and reflective of the communities in which early learning centres and schools are based: "We need to be informed by the community whose children we are teaching. We need to adapt our curriculum and pedagogy to better suit the needs, but also the learning style and interests of the students. For remote and very remote Aboriginal students, in particular, there is a need to teach using a two-way approach, and also giving strong support to home language as a foundation for English language learning. Such practices promote a strong cultural identity, which in turn supports the wellbeing of students." Read the full report here: https://ow.ly/7Qcc50QFYOH 🧡

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Attending French-language schools is important for the intergenerational transmission of the language and its preservation. Our new study examines enrolment in French-language elementary schools in the Maritime provinces—New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island—according to the distance between children’s homes and French- and English-language schools: https://lnkd.in/eYbYZFkT. 🏫 In 2021, about half of eligible children lived closer to a French-language elementary school than to an English-language school in the Maritime provinces.

🗣️ Schools can help create meaningful and sustainable family partnerships by actively working with families to promote home language development and multilingualism. This can be accomplished by investing in professional development for educators on the benefits of bilingualism and working with teachers to incorporate home languages in the classroom. Uncover more strategies in SEAL (Sobrato Early Academic Language) and Community Schools Learning Exchange’s brief “Centering Multilingual Families in California Community Schools.” ➡️ https://bit.ly/3oUiBDb

We work very successfully with many primary schools and they all are different. We do not offer one single learning pathway on our platform because each school needs to cater for their pupils. What works in one schools does not always work in another. It will depend on the delivery model, the frequency and length of lesson and if there has been sustained teaching and learning of the foreign language before joining Language Angels. We have a wide range of units/materials and a team of qualified and experienced teachers dedicated to supporting schools when they first join us. We are here to ensure a foreign language is taught to the highest of standards at primary phase. Pupils make progress and staff understand what they are teaching and why. Ensuring staff are not stressed and overloaded. Learning a foreign language at primary phase should be the most beautiful, exciting and rewarding learning experience for both the staff member and their pupils. For many of the primary schools we support, this is indeed the case. Read our testimonials. All with a staff name, a school name and a location. https://lnkd.in/e4QeDwp4

Teacher supply in English schools is in crisis with problems recruiting and retaining high quality teachers. Our members are central in tackling this, delivering teacher education at scale. View the GuildHE Teacher Education Manifesto ➡ https://lnkd.in/eZujx58A

Dive into the latest insights on how multilingual children are referred for special education evaluation. 📚 Discover the intersection of language diversity and educational assessment in this article from New America. https://lnkd.in/e8ETG3_w

Unlocking the Power of Natural Learning for K12 students with Tudor's Cowboy Academy At Tudor's Cowboy Academy, we believe that English language education can be transformative when it aligns with the way native speakers learn. Our teaching principles are rooted in this belief, guiding our students toward authentic language acquisition. https://lnkd.in/d-6CefYh

Unlocking the Power of Natural Learning for K12 students with Tudor's Cowboy Academy At Tudor's Cowboy Academy, we believe that English language education can be transformative when it aligns with the way native speakers learn. Our teaching principles are rooted in this belief, guiding our students toward authentic language acquisition. https://lnkd.in/d8wQ3a3E

International House Bristol's Foreign Teachers of English Course For educators, the journey to excellence is perpetual. With the landscape of education constantly evolving, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. International House Bristol understands this dynamic, offering a beacon of professional development through their Foreign Teachers of English (FTE) course. This two-week intensive program is tailored for seasoned teachers, amplifying their expertise and unveiling the latest pedagogical techniques. https://lnkd.in/dDWnYjn4