EAL/D Learners
At CCC EAL/D learners receive differentiated instruction in line with the Australian curriculum for their age cohort. EAL/D teachers and class teachers purposefully plan a variety of ways to:
- engage students
- assist them to achieve the expected learning
- allow students the opportunity to demonstrate what they know, understand and can do
- facilitate the transition from EAL/D English classes/groups to mainstream
With support from EAL/D staff, class teachers differentiate instruction in response to data and day-to-day monitoring which indicate the student’s particular learning needs. EAL/D teachers and class teachers use the Band Scales State Schools (Queensland) for EAL/D learners to monitor a student’s ongoing acquisition of SAE and to reflect upon their ongoing language learning needs.
Translating and interpreting arrangements
To maintain effective communication with students and their families, Calamvale Community College arranges translating and interpreting services. These services can be provided via telephone or on-site to ensure equitable access to information and services. Where interpreters are not available, CCC carefully consider how to communicate effectively with these students and their families (e g native speakers on staff)