The Northern Association of Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Using creative learner-focused approaches to welcome new arrivals
Learning English and joining a class is quite often the first task for newly arrived immigrants into the UK. Many people usually access ESOL classes for their jobs, visa, citizenship or more generally their lives in the UK....A more reflective, creative approach to language learning is needed.
Time & Location
10 Dec 2022, 10:00 – 11:30 GMT
Webinar
About the event
Using creative learner-focused approaches to welcome new arrivals: Clare Courtney, Heart & Parcel
Date: Saturday 10th December 2022
Time: 10am - 11.45am GMT (doors open 10am; talk starts 10.15am)
Venue: This is a free online event.
Learning English and joining a class is quite often the first task for newly arrived immigrants into the UK. Many people usually access ESOL classes for their jobs, visa, citizenship or more generally their lives in the UK. At the same time, ESOL learners come from a range of educational, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. For the wide range and reasons for learning English, I argue that a more reflective, creative approach to language learning is needed to introduce learners to their English language learning journeys.
In this reflective workshop, I outline my rationale for using creative practices when greeting learners and new arrivals. Participants will be invited to take part in activities themselves to…