ESOL and Literacy – what can we learn from each other?
at LLU+ London South Bank University on 7 Nov 08 and Leicester College on 6 March 2009.
2008 – 2009 sees an increasing focus on embedding, employability and skills in further and adult education. In the context of changes in policy and funding for ESOL, and less clear distinctions between ESOL and literacy provision, we aim to continue the discussion about what knowledge and approaches are shared by ESOL and literacy specialists and about what makes them distinct.
Our speakers and workshops highlight some current developments and approaches, and offer a chance to explore the implications of the changing shape of provision for teaching, and for teacher education.
Speakers
- James Simpson - University of Leeds and Melanie Cooke - Kings College London
- Helen Sunderland and Pauline Moon - LLU+ London South Bank University
- Alastair Pearson - Ofsted
Workshops led by experienced practitioners and NATECLA members.
Pam Frame and Nora Hughes -Institute of Education
Jennie Turner and Anne Greenall - Greenwich Community College
Lisa Karlsen - Lewisham College in Nov 08 and Joanna Williams, Tower Hamlets College Mar 09
The speaker papers are posted here.
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"This was an excellent day - with a combination of the latest research and an overview of what is happening in the field with real help in our practice is what makes NATECLA conferences like rain on parched ground for tutors often struggling to keep their enthusiasm and sense of the value of their work"
