Supporting second language learners in vocational courses
Bringing together vocational and ESOL tutors together to collaborate on embedding language learning in vocational programmes.
Bringing together vocational and ESOL tutors together to collaborate on embedding language learning in vocational programmes.
Testing an inhouse resource aimed at supporting ESOL and lower-level English learners to develop their knowledge and confidence in the application of Essential Digital Skills (EDS).
Exploring a digital language learning package to support ESOL learners in the city of Bristol.
Promoting digital and literacy teaching practice.
Exploring ESOL pedagogy to enable more active and discovery-led learning to meet individual needs.
Using participatory approaches in community based English coversation groups.
Supporting learners who had difficulty progressing from Entry Level 3 to Level 1 due to weaker writing skills.
This project introduced Socratic dialogues as a pedagogical construct for ESOL tutors to use to develop their critical thinking skills by drawing on the lived experiences of BAME learners.
When FE and specialist colleges join forces to support each other, this really benefits learners. This report provides examples of where this has happened and also examples of how colleges are exploring with local authorities how to make the SEND system work for learners. Lots of food for thought and ideas that you might want to explore in your own college.
This study explored the potential tension that exists between current funding and quality systems and realistic progression rates in ESOL.