EALS

What is the best question to ask in terms of serving our students?

• Why should this student be in EAL or LS?

• What does this student need and how can we work together?

• What does this student need and how can we work alone?

• Why should this student be in LS or EAL?

What is the first step a teacher should take when they suspect a student may need Learning Support?

•  Refer the student directly to Learning Support

  
  

• Discuss concerns with the parents

• Monitor the student's progress and document observations or results.

• Assign additional homework to the student

In terms of Cambridge Assessment, an "A1 Mover" student can...

• ...name some familiar people and things.

• ...link sentences with connectors (and, because, then)

• ...name some familiar concepts and biases.

• ...write short sentences about what they like and dislike.

What is the procedure for requesting additional assessments for a student?

• Fill out a request form and submit it to the Director.

• Discuss with the Learning Support Coordinator and get parental consent.

•  Schedule a meeting with the student's parents.

• Ask the student to complete an online survey.

The CEFR, is an international standard for describing language ability. It describes language ability on a six-point scale, from A1 for beginners, up to C2 for those who have mastered a language. It stands for:

• The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

• The Common European Format of Reference for Languages

• The Common Eurasian Framework of Reference for Languages

• The Centralised European Framework of Reference for Languages

• The Common European Framework of Referral for Languages.

What types of interventions are available through the Learning Support department?

• Homework help sessions, tutoring.

• One-to-one support, small group sessions, and in-class support.

• After-school clubs/ Morning activities.

• Extra-curricular activities.

Your student produces the following written sentence: ''The wheel on the robot is broken.''

Their level is most probably....

• B1 Starter

• A2 Flyer

• Pre A1 Starter

• A1 Mover

What role do classroom teachers play in supporting students receiving Learning Support?

• No role: Learning Support handles everything.

• Differentiation and implementing of strategies in the classroom aligning with the Learning Support plan.

• Writing weekly reports on the student's progress.

• Teaching only the subjects the student enjoys.

What could a Pre-A1 Starter most probably achieve? Choose TWO!

• Understand simple written descriptions.

• Understand simple written sentences.

• Understand simple short stories along with pictures.

• Understand very simple descriptions of objects.

• Understand and follow simple instructions.

What is the procedure for monitoring a student’s progress in Learning Support?

• Weekly meetings with parents.

  
  

• Regular progress assessments and updates to the student’s Individualized Learning Plan.

• Observation during social interactions and break times.

•  End-of-term report only.