Assessing English language proficiency effectively is critical to successful EAL provision. This workshop provides practical guidance on assessing EAL learners’ language proficiency using The Bell Foundation’s EAL Assessment Framework for Schools. The Framework is a free tool for supporting learners of English in developing their language within the curriculum. It is designed to be used by subject/homeroom teachers or EAL specialists. Find out more about it and how it can be used to track English language proficiency and set language development targets. This session will cover both the primary and secondary versions of the Framework so teachers from all stages are welcome.
The session will focus on:
- The evidence for thorough and robust EAL assessment;
- An overview of The Bell Foundation EAL Assessment Framework for Schools; Opportunities to use the Framework to assess speaking and writing samples;
- Suggestions for using the Framework to set language development targets;
- Guidance on collecting evidence for assessment.
Speakers TB
Trainer, The Bell Foundation
I have worked in language education since 2003 and taught English in China, Japan, Ecuador and North Africa. I hold an MA in anthropological linguistics and am CELTA and DELTA qualified. My main areas of interest are international education and teacher development. I have worked as...
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Saturday March 15, 2025 TBA
