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My previous post discussed the critical need for the establishment of MTSS if the needs of all students is to be met. I strongly believe that it is not possible to talk about MTSS without making reference to RTI – Response to Intervention. RTI was developed as an approach to identify and support students through…
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While I generally write about english language learners in high school, I was triggered to respond to some disturbing attitudes towards the teaching of students with autism. While there is a lot of grief about the support teachers get to deal with complexities in the classroom, we must never forget that at the heart of…
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The author reflects on their teaching experiences in Australian schools, highlighting challenges with reading instruction for EAL/D learners. Despite claims that students read frequently, active engagement and comprehension are often lacking. The text emphasises the need for explicit reading instruction focusing on vocabulary and syntax to support language development effectively.
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This post focuses more on leadership within this space because decisions have to be made, right at the beginning of the year, on how to establish a supportive approach to meet EAL/D learners. There is a great deal of literature and discussion on how to address the beginning language learner’s needs. When I first started…
