Contribute to supporting bilingual/multilingual pupils
Overview
Who is this unit for?
This unit is for those who contribute to supporting pupils whose first language is
different to that used to deliver the curriculum. It is suitable for those who provide support for English as an additional language (EAL), or Welsh or Gaeilge as a second language.
What is this unit about?
This unit is about the support provided to bilingual/multilingual pupils for language development and learning in the appropriate second or additional language.
This unit contains two elements:
1. Contribute to supporting bilingual/multilingual pupils to develop skills in the target language
2. Support bilingual/multilingual pupils during learning activities
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
Contribute to supporting bilingual/multilingual pupils to develop skills in the target language
P1 obtain accurate and up-to-date information about the pupil's first and target language development and use this knowledge in providing appropriate support for the pupil
P2 clarify and confirm with the teacher the strategies you should use to support bilingual/ multilingual pupils in developing language skills in the target language
P3 provide opportunities for the pupils to interact with yourself and others using their knowledge of the target language
P4 use language and vocabulary which is appropriate to the pupils' age, level of understanding and stage of target language development
P5 help the pupils to select and read books in the target language appropriate to their age, interests and stage of language development
P6 provide opportunities for the pupils to practise new language skills
P7 use praise and constructive feedback to maintain the pupil's interest in the learning activities
P8 respond to pupils' use of home language and local dialects in a manner which values cultural diversity and reinforces positive self images for the pupils
P9 provide feedback to the teacher on the progress made by the pupils in developing language skills in the target language
Support bilingual/multilingual pupils during learning activities
P10 clarify and confirm with the teacher your understanding of the teaching and learning objectives of the activities
P11 agree with the teacher how you will support the teaching and learning activities, including how to prepare the pupil for the activities and reinforce learning that has taken place
P12 explain the purpose of learning activities to the pupil
P13 use appropriate strategies to support the pupil's learning and language development
P14 draw on the pupil's previous knowledge and experience to encourage their active involvement in learning activities
P15 use praise and constructive feedback to maintain the pupil's interest in the learning activities
P16 promptly inform the teacher if a pupil is experiencing difficulties that you are unable to resolve
P17 provide feedback to the teacher on the pupil's participation and progress in relation to the learning activities
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 the school's policy and procedures for supporting bilingual/multilingual pupils
K2 the school's policies and practices for inclusion, equality of opportunity, multiculturalism and anti-racism
K3 the stages of language acquisition and the factors that promote or hinder language development
K4 strategies suitable for supporting pupils in developing their language skills in the target language
K5 the interactive use of speaking/talking, listening, reading and writing to promote language development in pupils
K6 how to use praise and constructive feedback to promote pupils' learning
K7the role of self-esteem in developing communication and self-expression and how to promote the self-esteem of pupils through the support you provide
K8 the curriculum plans and learning programmes developed by the teachers with whom you work when supporting bilingual/multilingual pupils
K9 how to obtain information about a pupil's language and educational background and skills, individual learning targets and language support needs
K10 how to provide appropriate support for bilingual/multilingual pupils according to their age, gender, emotional needs, abilities and learning needs
K11 strategies suitable for supporting pupils in developing their language skills through different learning activities and experiences across the curriculum
K12 how to feed back information on pupils' participation and progress in learning activities to teachers and contribute to planning for future learning
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Skills
Glossary
Bilingual/multilingual pupils
pupils whose first language is different to that used to deliver the curriculum and who, therefore, need to develop a second or additional language to access the curriculum. Bilingual/multilingual pupils include those for whom English is an additional language and those for whom Welsh or Gaeilge is a second language
Language skills
the ability to speak/talk, listen, read and write in the target language
Support
the assistance you give to bilingual/multilingual pupils for language development and learning across the curriculum. In providing support for pupils you will be working on a one-to-one basis with individual pupils as well as supporting the pupils during group and class activities
Target language
the additional or second language needed by pupils whose first language is different to that used for teaching and learning
Links To Other NOS
TDASTL6 Support literacy and numeracy activities
TDASTL35 Support bilingual/multilingual pupils
TDASTL36 Provide bilingual/multilingual support for teaching and learning