Whatever subject you teach, it is essential you support learners in their understanding of how to use language effectively. In this course you will develop a wide range of strategies to support bilingual learners in your classroom. You will reflect on the differences between the types of language that learners require for academic success and share ideas of how to ensure language is not a barrier to learning in your subject.
What will I learn?
Under the guidance of an experienced Cambridge trainer, you will explore:
- the challenges bilingual learners experience in accessing subject content
- learner language profiles and how these might influence your approach
- how to teach academic vocabulary
- how to plan for and support language skill development in your subject.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for:
- Secondary school teachers of curriculum subjects (such as history, science, mathematics) who want to explore how to support the language needs of students to improve learning in their subject.
- Heads of Department or senior leaders who want to better understand language and content learning.
This course is not designed for first or second language teachers e.g. French, Spanish, English teachers.
Please note: This course replaces our previous Language Awareness course.
This course complements the Cambridge Professional Development Qualifications (PDQs) in Teaching and Learning (syllabus code: Certificate 6208, Diploma 6209) and Teaching Bilingual Learners (syllabus code: Certificate 6238, Diploma 6239).
Course schedule
- Day 1: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Day 2: 9:00am - 4:30pm
Course materials
In preparation for the course, please download the course materials to a laptop in advance - these are usually available 2 weeks before the course start date. To locate the materials, log in to the Professional Development Booking Portal, go to 'My Bookings' and click on the course - a link to download the materials will then appear.
Please ensure you bring the device with the downloaded materials with you to the course.
Booking Information
We offer a 10% early bird registration discount for this course if you book your place more than 28 days before the course start date. Registrations will close 7 days before the course starts.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided.
Participants who attend at least 75% of this course will receive a certificate of participation.
Please note: if this course is cancelled for any reason, we are unable to refund any travel or hotel costs that you have incurred.
Language
This course will be delivered in English. English language competence comparable to Level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is necessary to fully participate. We recommend a minimum requirement of 5.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Further information may be obtained through the Council of Europe website.
Find out more
We offer our professional development courses in three different formats to meet your needs and time commitments: online courses, live virtual courses, and face-to-face courses. You can find out more and book a place on an upcoming course on our Professional Development Calendar.
