This webinar is specially designed for primary teachers who
may be new to the role of EAL support or who may be gaining EAL pupils in their
classrooms for the first time. It will outline the supports that are available
for effective EAL teaching and learning in the Irish context. It will offer
suggested first steps in getting started with EAL. Participants will explore a
wide range of inclusive approaches for in-class and whole-school EAL support.
The webinar will conclude with an opportunity for questions and answers.
- Review key support materials available to EAL teachers in Ireland and internationally
- Outline the necessary steps for setting up effective EAL support
- Explore inclusive approaches for in-class and whole-school EAL support
Support Materials / Resources
- 5-minutes Q & A following each webinar
- Shared Google Drive with Handouts
Dr.Aoife Merrins-Gallagher
Aoife is a primary school
teacher with experience in both mainstream and support positions since 2013.
Her recent doctoral research, funded by the DCU-INTO150 PhD scholarship,
designed, developed and delivered an English-Irish oral narrative programme for
nine linguistically diverse infant classrooms (Tell-a-Tale | Inis Scéal). Aoife
has lectured in DCU and MU, and frequently facilitates webinars through
Education Centres. She has authored and delivered
DE approved face-to-face and online EAL summer courses since 2021. Aoife is a
member of the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation, Mother Tongues Ireland, and
Children’s Research Network. Her experiences as a teacher, lecturer and
researcher can demystify the world of EAL for webinar attendees.