What?
For ELT today we went over using the English Language Learning Progressions (ELLP)
So what?
ELLP is primarily a teaching and learning tool. It is also used to access ESOL funding to provide support for English language learners. The ELLP matrices are useful to track progress for all English language learners, not just those receiving funding. The ELLP stages measure the language required to access the curriculum at an appropriate level and do not align with curriculum levels. It is not possible or helpful to make this alignment.
Now what?
When filing in the ELLP matrices it is important to remember that I am assessing the students academic language, independently from across the curriculum.
I knew nothing about this document until I attended ELT. As majority of our learners in OrmPs are ELL, I really felt the need to familiarize myself with this document to support and cater for all my learners. I've also learned a lot from this session.
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