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If looking at the BELL EAL Assessment Framework then it’s important to also read about the methodology and research review/principles underpinning it. The descriptors were developed and rated via comparative judgement. 

You can find the Guiding Principles of EAL Assessment and the account of the project on the BELL site.  

It was a major body of work undertaken by a group of Cambridge and Kings, academics, (including Constant Leung from NALDIC), quite specifically focussed on EAL English proficiency as it presents and is developed in a curriculum context. 

Although it is used by EAL specialists, the reality is that the Framework needs to be accessible for a wide range of education professionals in order to maximise the chances of it being used. It’s also explicitly aligned to the (now defunct) national DfE Codes. 

Not sure why it would be viewed as ‘sketchy’? It’s not the only model available but has had considerable impact in schools using it. 

Di 


On 24 Jul 2018, at 18:48, dominic mccabe <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Sorry, normal Dominic McCabe brain freeze.

See here:

https://www.bell-foundation.org.uk/eal-programme/teaching-resources/eal-assessment-framework/



On Mon, Jul 23, 2018 at 5:32 PM, dominic mccabe <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
What do we think of this EAL framework for primary and secondary schools. Seems a bit sketchy at first look but a fair start and if implemented would help some of the EAL students who can have an uneven experience over the two compulsory education sectors before they end up in our classes.

Dominic McCabe

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