Skills for Life Diagnostic Assessment Materials
These diagnostic assessment materials for literacy, language and numeracy were developed nationally in 2002, and include materials for assessing the need for dyslexia support.
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English in the World Today
This free online course unit by OpenLearn at the Open University will be of interest to literacy and ESOL specialists, and to students undertaking Literacy/ESOL subject specialist qualifications.
Yes We Can Read: an award-winning 1 to 1 reading tool
Yes We Can Read is a phonics-based programme to develop reading for meaning with a unique photo-alphabet which makes it particularly helpful for learners with dyslexia.
Supermarket Stories series from Gatehouse Books
Jenny’s Choice is the eagerly-awaited fourth title in the brilliant Supermarket Stories series, written by Margaret Adams. Supporting tutor resources are available on CD-ROM featuring a range of stimulating activities to develop literacy skills.
Trinity College London Teacher Seminars
Trinity College London is holding its UK ESOL teacher seminars again this November 2011. The seminars are free to attend and lunch is provided for all day delegates. Certificates of Attendance will be issued.
Leeds City College – Numeracy and ESOL Additional Diplomas
Numeracy and ESOL Additional Diplomas will be starting in November at Leeds City College. Don’t miss out on the chance to get IfL funding to help with the cost of these mandatory qualifications for teachers of Numeracy or ESOL.
Yes We Can Read is a finalist in the annual People’s Book Prize – vote now!
Yes We Can Read, the one-to-one phonics-based programme from Gatehouse Books, is a finalist in the annual People’s Book Prize – find out more!
The Skills for Life ReadWritePlus materials
How to access the Skills for Life ReadWritePlus materials, which include the diagnostic assessment materials and Skills for Life core curricula.
Yes We Can Read – a winner for 2010
Yes We Can Read is a one-to-one phonics-based programme to develop reading for meaning, designed for learners aged from 8 to 80, from Gatehouse Books.
ESOL Initial Assessment Pack – Scotland
This guide has been produced by the Scottish Government’s Lifelong Learning Directorate to support practitioners to undertake initial assessment with their learners. Its aim is to help standardise initial assessment approaches, so that the learner can be placed in the appropriate provision.
ESOL Case Studies
ESOL case studies showing effective practice in Scotland can now be viewed on the ESOL Scotland website. These 18 case studies have been chosen as examples of effective practice in the provision and delivery of ESOL in Scotland.
ESOL UK website
The ESOL UK website offers a range of downloadable resources to support ESOL teaching and learning