EAL/D effective school practices
The EAL/D effective school practices resource provides insights into effective practices in schools that demonstrate evidence of strong EAL/D student growth.
EAL/D Effective Practices research
The EAL/D Effective Practices research provides insights into effective practices in schools that demonstrate evidence of strong EAL/D student growth. It makes explicit what works for EAL/D learners in schools. It strengthens the evidence base for effective practices in schools by describing the particular nature of schools and teaching that drive successful EAL/D education.
EAL/D Effective Practices school resource
The EAL/D Effective Practices school resource is designed to support schools to implement the findings from the English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) effective school practices research. The research identified the teaching, leadership and school organisational practices that were characteristic of schools which produced sustainable improvements in EAL/D student learning. This resource provides practical strategies and reflection questions to help teachers and school leaders develop a school and classroom environment where EAL/D learners are supported to achieve to their full potential.
Rationale:
This resource is designed to support schools to implement the findings from the English as an additional language or dialect (EAL/D) effective school practices research. The research identified the teaching, leadership and school organisational practices that were characteristic of schools which produced sustainable improvements in EAL/D student learning. This resource provides practical strategies and reflection questions to help teachers and school leaders develop a school and classroom environment where EAL/D learners are supported to achieve to their full potential.
Timeframe for use:
The resource can be used at any point throughout the year and may be particularly useful to support and sustain quality EAL/D practices.
Intended audience:
Principals, school executive, EAL/D specialist teachers and teachers of EAL/D learners.
Instructions for use:
The resources can be used to guide reflection on current practices in regards to EAL/D education. The practical strategies can be implemented to support improved practice.
Alignment to system priorities and/or needs: Aligns to the Multicultural Education policy and the EAL/D School Evaluation Framework.
Alignment to School Excellence Framework: Teaching: effective classroom practice; Leading: Educational leadership
Consulted with: CESE and Multicultural Education
Reviewed by: CESE and Multicultural Education
Created/last updated: June 2021
Anticipated resource review date: January 2023
Feedback: EALD.education@det.nsw.edu.au