EAL Supports for Desmond & the Colaiste by bernadine enright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc en-us 2022-05-17 16:43:35 UTC 2025-05-07 11:14:50 UTC hello@padlet.com Classroom Buddies bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187968178 Organise ‘classroom buddies’ and brief them carefully. Make sure to plan support for each part of the day.
Schedule a buddy to help at different times - morning, break, lunch, afternoon.
Organise a buddy for each subject- levels, option bands etc..
Home Language buddies can double up as TECH BUDDIES to support with Google classroom or Microsoft Teams!
A buddy should be a trusted model of good behaviour who will support the new learner throughout lessons, clarifying activities and modelling how to speak English in a variety of contexts. ]]> 2022-05-17 16:43:35 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187968178 Sit the EAL learner near the front bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187969760 Have each teacher sit the EAL learner near the front, where they can see the teacher’s face straight on. 
This will ensure the learner can hear properly and pick up visual clues from facial expression.
Sit the learner next to supportive peers who have been briefed to include and support them and allow them to work together at certain points in the lesson.]]> 2022-05-17 16:44:32 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187969760 Signpost Lessons bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187970149 Students feel more secure and relaxed when they know what is happening and what will happen next. Signposting subject lessons  simply means making the planned activities clear to the students.
Teachers decide on sequence of lesson
Place visuals on the side of the board in order  
Point to each visual as activity begins                      
Remove the pictures when the activities are finished. 
This makes the progression of the lesson even clearer. (Great for SEN students too)
These are my own design, we use these visuals in every classroom as a whole school strategy.]]> 2022-05-17 16:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187970149 Pre teach Key Words/Topics bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187970340 To allow EAL learners greater access to lesson content teachers can provide students with keywords in their home language. Keywords can be displayed in the classroom, taken down from the board, printed off or emailed to students.
Explicit vocabulary instruction supports all learners. Select the critical words before the lesson, explain the words using a student friendly definition, explore the words using a Frayer organiser and consolidate the words by returning to them in class or ask students to return to them independently using apps or by engaging in retrieval practice in class.
Using the tiers of language supports CALP development. Students must be taught cross curricular academic language explicitly.
Google sheets can be used to create multilingual versions of key word lists, we will now demonstrate this.
Please see this document for more information on Explicit Vocabulary Instruction https://www.theconfidentteacher.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CTVG.-SEEC-model-.pdf
Multilingual key word lists can easily be created in Google sheets.
Watch here
Access to pre loaded Google Sheet
PLEASE MAKE YOUR OWN COPY BEFORE EDITING]]> 2022-05-17 16:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187970340 Language mats to support teaching and learning bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187970635 PPLI has devised a series of language mats that can be useful for EAL learners.
Mats are available in Portuguese, Polish, Lithuanian, Russian, Ukrainian Spanish, Mandarin, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Korean.
These mats support teaching and learning by enabling dialogue between teachers and students. 
]]> 2022-05-17 16:44:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187970635 Remove the pressure to speak for some time bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187970793 Passive language skills develop before active skills.
Allow EAL learners to observe at first, accept nods, gestures, pointing and facial expressions.]]> 2022-05-17 16:45:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187970793 Grade your Language bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187970974 Typical class instructions can be a barrier to learning for EAL learners.
Classroom Instructions often include complex grammar, unnecessarily difficult words and phrases, phrasal verbs and idioms an EAL learner must get through to find the actual instructions.
Use simple, short, concise and clear sentences omitting any unnecessarily difficult words and phrases.
This is is even more important to remember when giving instructions on Google Classroom or Microsoft Teams.]]> 2022-05-17 16:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187970974 Translating Subject Specific Sites bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187971114 2022-05-17 16:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187971114 Encourage Home Language Use bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187971271 Make room for students’ home languages as part of the learning process. Let EAL learners make good use of their home language whenever possible.

If there are students in the class who speak the same home language, create authentic opportunities to allow them to draw on their home language to successfully collaborate and make meaningful contributions linguistically, conceptually, and academically.
Encourage students to
- Clarify  or discuss key concepts with a classmate who speaks the same home language.
- Summarise the important details about what they have just read, heard or learned with a classmate who speaks the same home language.
- Reflect upon the task at hand and negotiate an appropriate response with a classmate who speaks the same home language.
- Brainstorm (discuss, or write) ideas around a particular subject with a classmate who speaks the same home language.
- Quick-write as much as they can in a short amount of time about a particular subject or topic with a classmate who speaks the same home language.
- K-W-L:
Students can discuss or fill in the what they know, want to know and what they have learned about a particular topic with a classmate who speaks the same home language.
- Read materials in their home language, to build background, increase reading skills or clarify concepts. (Google, Wikipedia, YouTube)
- Make notes in their home language.
- Draft work in home language - translate to English
- Research a topic in home language- present in English
- Read task in English - answer in home language
- Annotate in home language - present in English
- Create a product in English -present  in home language (or vice versa)
These strategies will help the EAL learner say want to say without limiting themselves to the language they already know in English.
The fact that you don’t speak their language is not relevant. 
What is important is that you acknowledge a student’s  home language and recognise that it is a learning tool for them.]]> 2022-05-17 16:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187971271 Supporting Children and Young People in a time of War Advice for School Staff from NEPS bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187998610 2022-05-17 17:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187998610 Supporting Children and Young People in a time of War Advice for Parents/Guardians from NEPS bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187998809 2022-05-17 17:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187998809 bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187999000 2022-05-17 17:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187999000 Wellbeing Policy Statement and Framework for Practice bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187999153 2022-05-17 17:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187999153 NEPS Documents bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187999431 2022-05-17 17:02:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187999431 Wellbeing in Education bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187999714 This site provides access to a wide range of wellbeing information and supports for schools, students and parents.]]> 2022-05-17 17:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2187999714 PDST Post-Primary EAL Support Youtube Channel bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188001803 2022-05-17 17:04:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188001803 PDST Post Primary EAL bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188002013 2022-05-17 17:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188002013 Adapting and Managing Successful Transitions bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188002643 00:51:55 Mount Sion CBS – Transitions with focus on EAL ]]> 2022-05-17 17:04:41 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188002643 EANI Toolkit for Diversity bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188002882 2022-05-17 17:04:51 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188002882 Translate Ireland bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188003299 Translate Ireland produces easily understandable and impactful multilingual video messages on topics such as education, immigration and services.
The health-related multilingual video messages are presented by doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers, originally from other countries but who are now living and working in Ireland.
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Calendars available in the following languages
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Download Calendars here]]> 2022-05-17 17:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188003957 EAL resources list from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment from NCCA bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004166 2022-05-17 17:05:36 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004166 ELSTA bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004318 Great site for resources, support and CPD in the area of bilingualism and multilingualism.
Access the support of other EAL teachers who are teaching English language learners.]]> 2022-05-17 17:05:43 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004318 PPLI bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004479 The PPLI have recently released 'An Intercultural Look at Our schools Toolkit'.
A great toolkit for self-evaluation and supporting cultural and linguistic diversity in our schools.
Pre- translated surveys ideal for capturing the EAL learner voice.]]> 2022-05-17 17:05:50 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004479 Schools of Sanctuary Ireland bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004651 2022-05-17 17:05:57 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004651 Scoilnet bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004769 2022-05-17 17:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004769 Information for schools – Ukraine bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004909 2022-05-17 17:06:09 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188004909 Form U-EAL 2022 bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188005194 2022-05-17 17:06:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188005194 Form AP 22-23 bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188005356 2022-05-17 17:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188005356 Languages Connect School LibraryHome LanguageFunding Scheme bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188005490 2022-05-17 17:06:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2188005490 Link to Ukrainian Education System bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391483334 2022-11-20 15:23:04 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391483334 Ukrainian Competence Guide bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391485379 2022-11-20 15:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391485379 bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391486854 2022-11-20 15:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391486854 CEFR Benchmarks bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391487440 2022-11-20 15:29:26 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391487440 Assessing language proficiency bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391487880 2022-11-20 15:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391487880 Explicit Vocabulary Teaching bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391491620 2022-11-20 15:35:59 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391491620 Oral Language Development bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391493563 2022-11-20 15:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391493563 Writing Development bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391496267 2022-11-20 15:41:46 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391496267 Reading Development bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391496904 2022-11-20 15:42:48 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2391496904 Keywords by subject & exam language bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2392738252 2022-11-21 14:58:25 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2392738252 Classroom language (to explicitly teach) bernadineenright https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2567168888 2023-04-25 12:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bernadineenright/68s34k22d5fkkcqc/wish/2567168888