ESOL Development Day
Tuesday, 11 March 2025 | 9:30 – 16:00
Gower College Swansea, Sketty Hall Business School
The event offered a range of workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities focused on developing practice and policy for ESOL delivery in Wales. The day included valuable insights into research, along with networking and practical sessions designed for tutors, managers, and volunteers working within ESOL.
Agenda and Presentations
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Welcome and overview of ESOL in Gower College and Swansea City of Learning
Kieran Keogh & Elinor Franklin
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Research findings trauma informed CPD for ESOL practitioners
Natasha Judd
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Research insights
Alex Stevenson
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Introduction to teaching ESOL literacy learners
Judy Kirsh
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Teaching pre-entry language learners with motivation and wellbeing
Zaina Aljumma, Mel Clinton & Saffa Bellis
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Welsh for Speakers of Other Languages (WSOL) - enhancing learning and beyond
Gwennan Higham
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Supporting adult ESOL learners who have experienced trauma
Lora Agbaso
Learner panel
