At the Newcastle ESOL Service we have developed a two stage beginner literacy course (a foundation course and a progression course) that caters for learners with different levels of speaking and listening.
For students who have little or no speaking they work on Entry 1 speaking and listening to build language and lexis and once they have some language they embark on the foundation beginner literacy (which is pre Entry 1 reading and writing). They progress to a consolidation and stage 2 beginner literacy course which builds a bridge towards full Entry 1 reading and writing work.
Students who have Entry 2 and above speaking will do the same foundation and stage 2 course but they will work on developing the spoken language at a higher level with language and lexical input that includes past tense and comparatives etc. which is often corrective (I call it ironing). These students tend to progress to Entry 1 reading and writing faster.
For the courses students receive systematic synthetic input of phonics only for + - 20 minutes a lesson where we teach blending skills explicitly, but the input is always accompanied by supporting story based on adult experiences. At the higher level the stories are sometimes quite funny but always based in adult experience. All these resources are designed with useful adult content. All other word analysis work is done in a whole language approach based on the content from the speaking and listening level of the students (language experience etc.)
Students can take speaking and listening exams to match their spoken levels of English. We have developed a six unit award system for progression in their 'literacy' whereby students get certificates through portfolio based assessment. For assessing the portfolios at each level we've set up an assessment grid. We've been working with OCNCredit4learning so that we receive external moderation for the work done by students.
I hope this may be of interest to those following this discussion about progression at 'pre' entry ESOL
Ann Macdonald
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From: ESOL-Research discussion forum and message board [[log in to unmask]] on behalf of Johnson, Jackie [[log in to unmask]]
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Subject: FW: research question re 16-19 year olds
We currently have a large provision for 16-19 year olds at Liverpool Community College from Pre Entry to L1. There is a recognised progression route on to mainstream courses . If you need further information please get in touch. Jackie Johnson
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From: ESOL-Research discussion forum and message board on behalf of Chris Taylor
Sent: Tue 15/11/2011 08:19
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Subject: Re: research question re 16-19 year olds
Dear Laura
I'd be very interested in any evidence you discover on ESOL provision for 16-19 year olds, and particularly on progression. NIACE has been commissioned by BIS to conduct research into learner progression, as part of a study of quality, learner progression and provision at pre-Entry levels.
The purpose of the project is to:
1. Conduct research into the evidence on the quality of current ESOL provision
2. Research the progression routes ESOL learners currently take, including progression to other types of adult learning and to employment
3. Describe the alternative types of English language support available to learners at pre-entry and Entry 1 levels
So, let's keep in touch.
I'm sure other colleagues have views on these issues? I'd be very happy to hear from you.
With best wishes
Chris
Chris Taylor
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Sent: 14 November 2011 23:28
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Subject: research question re 16-19 year olds
Does your FE establishment have a course specifically for 16-19 year old migrant's children? If so, have you completed any research on their progression through the FE system. Have they achieved enrolment onto their chosen vocational course after their completion of the full time esol course.
I can find no research on this progression. Although these students have destination codes, I am unsure if they are actually correct. These students may be going sideways rather than forward up the academic scale. i am doing an empirical research project and any information you have would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
laura Green
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