Working with ESOL learners in Maths Classroom (Code: C1833)

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The course aims to enhance the teaching effectiveness of educators working with ESOL learners in maths. Adult ESOL learners often struggle with maths due to diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, and language barriers. By equipping teachers with strategies to understand spiky profiles, develop maths vocabulary, and apply practical assessment techniques, this course enhances their ability to support learners effectively. 

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£55 per person.

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SET members are entitled to an exclusive 10% discount off this ETF professional development course.

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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. It may also be of interest to staff who are teaching T levels with a substantial mathematical component.

This course is particularly suitable for:

  • Functional Skills maths teacher
  • GCSE maths teachers
  • Experienced teachers of GCSE and Functional Skills maths delivering maths to ESOL learners
  • Lecturers teaching T levels with a substantial mathematical component
  • Lecturers delivering maths content to ESOL learners

Training aim

  • To consider how learner profile 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 acquision of key vocabulary and mathematical
  • concepts.
  • To identify strategies to support ESOL students with Initial, diagnostic, formative and summative assessments.

Outcomes

Teachers will be better equipped to create supportive and inclusive learning environments, resulting in higher confidence and achievement levels among ESOL learners. The professional development offered through this course will elevate teaching practices, contributing to better educational outcomes and increased satisfaction for both teachers and students.

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 initial, diagnostic, formative and summative assessments.

Length

2.5 hours face to face or online session.

Entry Requirements

  • A maths specific teaching qualification 
  • Employment in a teaching/training role in the post-16 education and training sector
  • Currently delivering Functional Skills or GCSE maths or expecting to soon.

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