Jonathan Bifield EAL

EAL specialist, blogger passionate about #EAL! Love keeping #EAL in the daylight! I also love sport & used to be good at golf!

[Jonathan Bifield EAL @BifieldJonathan]

My site might help with #EAL #ELLs #ESOL #ELT https://t.co/7vUs4wms46 blog posts https://t.co/IRrxYwoj06 book reviews https://t.co/XSsZEx41TJ over 70 classroom strategies https://t.co/GFazMrgIZD resources https://t.co/28ZxAoWzAC websites https://t.co/frqAitp3sh ENJOY🙂

[Jon Severs @jon_severs]

A few months back, I started looking in detail at the responsibility on schools to focus on reading for pleasure.

Despite a decade of it being pushed in schools more and more, young people are reading for pleasure less and less.

What is going on?

https://t.co/BucvkZc0Ef

[PLS EAL Dep. 💐🙋🏻‍♀️💙👩🏻‍🏫 @PLSEALDep]

This is a must-read by #TheBellFoundation for all schools’ EAL teams and school leaders!
Interview with Ofsted Inspector Mark Sims: “All teachers must see themselves as teachers of EAL” - The Bell Foundation ⁦@Prendergast_PLS⁩ https://t.co/WTLoYhWRjg

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

Where are multilingual learners and the support for them in this picture?

Exactly. Everywhere.

Not running alongside school, but woven through every part of the school.

Same direction, same goals- not parallel lines that never meet.

#EAL #multilingual

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

Mainstream teaching multilingual students who are new to English is challenging- not because they aren’t learning, but because their learning is often invisible through language.

With the right strategies, we can make their learning visible.

#multilingual #EAL

[Jonathan Bifield EAL @BifieldJonathan]

I can't express my gratitude and thanks enough to you for allowing me to visit. I learned a great deal and great to see multilingual learners being so well supported. Thank you 😊

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

On Friday, I had the pleasure of hosting @BifieldJonathan @TrinityAcademyL.

After connecting on social media, it was great to finally meet in person and exchange ideas on supporting multilingual learners.

No photos-we were too busy talking and still ran out of time!

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

How can teaching phonics make a difference for multilingual students beyond primary school?

In a new post, @_MrLevick, Teacher of Reading, shares strategies and insights for supporting secondary learners: https://t.co/ByUqvAUYcq

#EAL @TrinityAcademyL

[Jonathan Bifield EAL @BifieldJonathan]

Perfect examples of how to support New to English in the mainstream, thank you for sharing 😊

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

Supporting Students Who Are New To English (🧵1/7)

For learners new to English, especially those with interrupted education or weak literacy, mainstream lessons can feel like looking through a frosted window. (Pauline Gibbons, 1991).

#EAL #multilingualims #edutwitter

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

At our vibrant, multilingual school we’ve welcomed 30 new students this term- all but one multilingual.

The label EAL tells us little; behind it are unique languages, literacies, journeys & stories.

#EAL #Multilingualism

[Jonathan Bifield EAL @BifieldJonathan]

If you teach #EAL learners, my site might have some useful tips and advice, you can visit here https://t.co/7vUs4wms46

[Jonathan Bifield EAL @BifieldJonathan]

Some ideas about how to support #EAL learners at the start of the academic year can be found here https://t.co/shOc3xdCKE

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

Ready for the new school year?

85-page booklet on supporting multilingual learners:

theory + lots of practical tools.

Free copy available, just DM me your email.

#EAL #multilingual #edutwitter

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

Catching up on the latest EAL Journal from NALDIC- as always packed with insightful and informative pieces. Great resource for anyone supporting multilingual learners!

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

The DfE Writing Framework offers strong guidance on writing development.
20% of pupils are multilingual&statements like: "Pupils’ grammar knowledge will be implicit from what they have learned as native speakers” risk overlooking the linguistic diversity in our classrooms. (1/3)

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

Over the years, I've shared many resources on supporting multilingual learners. I've now compiled them into an 85-page booklet: some theory, loads of practical tools.

DM your email address, if you'd like a copy!

#edutwitter #EAL #MLs

[Colorín Colorado @ColorinColorado]

New! ELL Tips for Science Teachers: Slide Deck

You are welcome to use this free professional learning resource in your setting!

https://t.co/SryMtxcML5

#ELL #ELLchat #MLL #MLLchat

Image: @allison_shelley @All4Ed

[LambHeartTea (she/her) @lamb_heart_tea]

Adaptive Teaching and Scaffolding

Busy preparing for our CPD golden thread next year by creating a two page overview of the key aspects (this is page 1)

This draws heavily from mine and @MrsBallAP book, The Scaffolding Effect : https://t.co/1etw1ZWYX5

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

Adaptive teaching for multilingual learners isn't about doing more - it's about noticing more.

If a student is silent, lost or stuck, don’t assume they don’t understand ➡️respond with scaffolds: visuals, gestures, L1 use, sentence starters.

#edutwitter #EAL #multilingual

[Joanna Kolota @JKolota]

Thrilled to have my article on developing approaches to support multilingual learners featured in 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵.

It's a privilege to stand alongside such inspiring contributors and to spotlight the fantastic team and work going on @TrinityAcademyL.

@CharteredColl #edutwitter

[Across Cultures @eal_teaching]

🌍 Exams can bring extra stress for #EAL families. Don't forget:
- Support home language use for revision
- Understand their unique barriers
👉 Download our Exam Support Guide: https://t.co/VwwOAhwmTI
@JessGosling2 @lingosia

[Seidlitz Education @Seidlitz_Ed]

Another fantastic resource from @ColorinColorado! #ScienceTeachers working w #MLs, don't miss this tip roundup! https://t.co/McbZQGJbb9