Creating an inclusive learning experience for English language learners with specific needs

This collection of case studies aims to share some experiences in promoting positive attitudes and thinking around specific needs. It also aims to describe teaching and classroom management strategies to create an inclusive learning environment and positive experience for English language learners with specific needs.

Each case study is followed by a reflection activity that can be used for training.

Free to download publication on:

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/sites/teacheng/files/B480_Special%20Need_Publication_A4_V5_Final_MR.pdf

JCT English resources @jctEnglish

Junior Cycle for Teachers (JCT) is a dedicated continuing professional development (CPD) support service of the Department of Education and Skills (Ireland). 

Their aim is to support schools through the provision of appropriate high quality CPD for school leaders and teachers and the provision of effective teaching and learning resources.

On Twitter: https://twitter.com/JCTenglish 

https://www.jct.ie/english/english

Five Components of Effective Oral Language Instruction

This manual has been compiled by members of the Professional Development Service for Teachers (Ireland). Its purpose is to enhance teaching and learning in Irish primary schools and will be mediated to practising teachers in the professional development setting.

It is available as a free downloadable resource on:

https://pdst.ie/sites/default/files/14.%20Five%20Components%20of%20Oral%20Language.pdf

YouTube Channel for VR and AR Education by @steve_bambury

Steve Bambury, currently the Head of Digital Learning and Innovation across the JESS Dubai school group, shares this amazing YouTube Channel for VR and AR Education and Training content with one of the largest collection of 360º videos on YouTube, curated into subject-specific playlists.

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhIRzWVoFXM-Hdf5PUVJ_g/playlists

Visit also VirtualiTech, his non-profit website dedicated to AR and VR in Education on:

https://www.virtualiteach.com/

BBC Sound Effects

More than 15,000 sound effects are made available by the BBC in WAV format to download for use under these terms:

https://github.com/bbcarchdev/Remarc/blob/master/doc/2016.09.27_RemArc_Content%20licence_Terms%20of%20Use_final.pdf

The Sound Effects are BBC copyright, but they may be used for personal, educational or research purposes.

http://bbcsfx.acropolis.org.uk/