Working with ESOL Learners in the Maths Classroom (Code: C1833)
This course helps educators improve their teaching of maths to ESOL learners, who often face challenges due to language barriers and varied cultural or educational backgrounds. It offers practical strategies to understand spiky profiles, build maths vocabulary, and apply effective assessment techniques. Teachers will be better prepared to create inclusive, supportive learning environments that boost learner confidence and achievement. The professional development provided will strengthen teaching practice and lead to better outcomes for both teachers and learners.
Pricing options
Open delivery: £99 per person.
In-house delivery: From £1045
Please note: bookings will close 7 days prior to the commencement of the course.
Upcoming
SET Membership
SET members are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount off this ETF professional development course.
Find out more about SET membership on the Society for Education and Training (SET) website.
Who is this for?
This course is for teachers and other practitioners delivering GCSE maths, Functional Skills Maths and any unregulated maths courses to ESOL learners in post-16 provision, including Further Education and Training sector.
This course is particularly suitable for:
- Functional Skills and GCSE Maths teachers who have ESOL learners in their classes
- Teachers delivering non-accredited maths content to ESOL learners
This course may also be of interest to:
- ESOL practitioners who support ESOL learners with their maths learning
Training aim
- To consider how learner profiles can inform planning and delivering maths lessons for ESOL learners
- To identify potential barriers and opportunities for ESOL learners in maths learning
- To develop strategies to support ESOL learners with the acquision of key vocabulary and mathematical concepts.
- To identify strategies to support ESOL learners with initial, diagnostic, formative and summative assessments.
- Plan and develop a maths curriculum that meets the needs of diverse ESOL learners
Note: These courses are designed to be interactive and model best practice using resources and activities tailored for both a digital and physical learning environment. Therefore, we do not offer recordings of sessions, however, we do share all materials following the course's completion.
Outcomes
By the end of this course , you will have the knowledge and confidence to:
- Consider learner profiles and learners’ language needs for planning and delivering maths lessons for ESOL learners
- Consider strategies to support ESOL learners with mathematical language and context
- Develop strategies to support ESOL learners with their initial , diagnostic, formative and summative assessments
- Plan and develop a maths curriculum that meets the needs of diverse ESOL learners
Length
In-house delivery: 2 x 2.5 hours face-to-face or online sessions.
Open delivery: 2 x 2 hour online sessions.
Contact us
If this course is not currently available at a suitable date/location, please register your interest and we will let you know about new events as they are announced.
If you have any questions, please contact:
T: 0800 0 831 830
E: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk
