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There is a case for bringing together both monolingual & multingual English speakers together in the same space for Literacy and Language development. What do you think the impact might be on both learners and teachers?The NRDC report below - "The Right Course?" sets out issues relating to learner placement practices while also highlighting some of the concerns of teachers who feel they don't have the right skills themselves. "The Right Course? Or Right Teacher?" is a response by James Danes, published in Skills for Life Professional Development.
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Read the executive summary and the conclusion of the NRDC report then read James's response. What are the key messages being outlined in both papers? To what extent do you agree/disagree? How would you cope with the additional demands the different learners would make? Or are these challenges really good opportunities? Post your comments in the forum.
The Right Course?An exploratory study of learner placement practices in ESOL and literacy
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The Right Course or The Right Teacher?James Danes challenges preconceived views on ESOL and Literacy teaching
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