Weekly update 10th March
Last updated by Breda Matthews
Hi everyone,
Hope you all, had a great weekend. Last week we discussed
- reporting against the NZC
- programmes for very new English Language Learners. This is a new conversation and it would be good to hear how you provide for this group of learners in your schools.
We also shared
- information about finding your local ESOL cluster meeting
- the Pasifika update
Requests included
- an assessment resource for us 17361
- a request for a teacher aide at the Sacred Heart College
I have really enjoyed our discussion around reporting against the NZC as I think it furthers the journey we having been on this term collecting and analysing student data and then mapping pathways for our students so that they can meet the same learning outcomes as other students.
Similarly our conversations around programmes for Foundation students also has a similar component. Once current strengths and learning needs are determined, the next step is to identify the teaching and learning that will move students closer to cohort.
What different programmes does your department provide for this group of learners that helps them to achieve their goals?
On other communities
On Primary ESOL Online Janet shared some information on the new ESOL funding application process. Two other conversations were
- music and ELLs
- and strategies to stop the summer slide in reading attainment
On Secondary Literacy Online Alana posted on Connecting ASB Polyfest with academic performance
and Heather Eccles posted on My Portfolio
On ICT in English Catriona told us that Getty Images has just given 35 million free pictures to bloggers
and shared her new favourite online tool Thinglink and two examples of how it can be used
Have a great week
Breda
Breda Matthews
Facilitator: Secondary ESOL community
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