TO THE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT 1996

Primary and Secondary

Course Designer and Director: Ming Tsow

Staff: a team of experienced, well-qualified, successful up-to-date theorists and practitioners.

Organiser: Bilingualism and Languages Network (BLN) an independent, non-profit making Languages Forum in education, which provides open access for good suggestions, involvement and efficacious delivery from teachers; delivers training, school-based initiatives, projects, findings; facilitates access to top experts, data information, research findings, etc. BLN works flexibly with a range of HE institutions and agencies both in the education system and elsewhere.

Venue: John Adams Hall, Institute of Education, 15-23 Endsleigh Street,

London WC1H ODP (nearest tube stations: Russell Square, Euston Square) [unless otherwise stated]

Fee: £59.00 per day (discount available to regulars)

Time for Day Course: 09:00 - 15:30hrs (unless otherwise stated) .

We are happy to come to you and to your catchment area.

Some of the following courses were initiated and directed by Ming Tsow at the School of Education, King's College, London from 1991-1995 but updated and enhanced by valuable comments, advice and support from teacher participants.
Course Code
Description
Date
No. of Places
Total
BLN/ESL/1ESL linguistic achievement and recognition (secondary). Focuses particularly on years 9-11, looking at acceleration strategies and alternative examination qualifications 27th Feb. 96

(Tuesday)

BLN/ESL/2"Academic Language" Needs of ESL learners (primary and secondary. Identifies and prioritises schooling language and specialist English needs in the N.C. through all key stages. Factors such as the constraints of time and the learner's overall language acquisition are also considered 29th Feb. 96 (Thursday)

Course Code
Description
Date
No. of Places
Total
BLN/ESL/3Second Language Assessment within the school setting (primary and secondary). A two-day course which examines the principles, current practice and relationships with the NC/NA.
7th March 96 (Thursday)

and

20th March 96

(Wednesday)
BLN/ESL/4Using computers to facilitate and accelerate English as a Second Language (primary and secondary). A two day course to help teachers to facilitate ESL2 learners in literacy through content-free software, CD ROM, materials. Pair work and hands-on experience.
Summer term two days

to be confirmed

FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT BLN BY FAX: 0181-883 0237

ANNUAL ESL/AL CONFERENCE

The Fourth Annual Conference on ESL/AL held on Thursday 16th November 1995 in London was attended by 85 participants. The main theme was Second Language Assessment.

Please note that the Fifth Annual Conference on ESL/AL will be held on Thursday, 14th November 1996 (venue to be confirmed).

We will welcome your suggestions and look forward to your participation.To: Maria Williams, Administrator, BLN, 9 Alexandra Gardens, London N10 3RN

Tel. and Fax: 0181-883 0237.

I would like to book the following places:
Code
Brief Description
No. of Places
Total
BLN/ESL/1Linguistic Achievement 27/2/96
BLN/ESL/2Academic Language 29/2/96
BLN/ESL/3Second Language Assessment 7/3/96 and 20/3/96
BLN/ESL/4Using Computers

(date to be confirmed)

5th Annual ESL/ASL Conference 14th November 1996 (Thursday) £55.00

Early Bird £50.00 by 11th October.

TOTAL X £59=

X £55=

X £50=

I enclose a crossed cheque for £ payable to BLN, the organiser.

Name Post

School/address

Tel: Fax: e-mail:

Please issue receipt Yes No

Please invoice my school accordingly Yes No

N.B. No refunds will be made unless cancellation is received in writing 21 days prior to course date(s).

Please keep a photocopy of programme and bookings for your records.

Return to BLN Online Noticeboard