The Professional Role of the EAL Teacher

Course Code: MMATEA_01

Masters Level Module

Aims to develop these areas of professional knowledge and skills: Knowledge of the different teaching roles and models of support for the EAL teacher and the ability to develop collaborative working relationships with main stream colleagues, in particular through partnership teaching. Understanding of the roles and responsibilities of others working with students with EAL in the school, Local Authorities and the community, an understanding of principles of inclusion and race equality, making initial and ongoing assessments of the abilities and the attainments of EAL students, including knowledge of ways of assessing EAL learners' first language proficiency. The ability to contribute to school initiatives, policies and development plans to support the learning of EAL students, knowledge of the wide ranging role of an EAL teacher in relation to the EAL students and their families.