Episode 152: This week on Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, we conclude our conversation with Dr Robert Sharples (Episode 151), a senior lecturer in language and education at the University of Bristol, about the challenges and opportunities of supporting pupils who use English as an additional language (EAL).

As part of the chat we discuss...

1. Are there any common misconceptions you encounter in the profession about pupils who speak English as an additional language?

2. Given the diverse nature of pupils defined as speaking English as an additional language, what would you want every teacher to know about how best to support these pupils?

3. You have worked on projects specifically relating to migrant learners and refugees and school leadership. What would you want every teacher and school leader to know about how to best support these pupils?

4. Other than your excellent book, 'Teaching EAL: Evidence-Based Strategies for the Classroom and School', are there any other resources that you would direct teachers towards to help them support pupils who speak English as an additional language?

Whether you’re new to the profession or an experienced senior leader, you won’t want to miss this one!

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