4 Bilingual pupils

Objectives

• Consider what bilingual means.
• Understand the needs of bilingual pupils.
• Develop ideas about how to support bilingual pupils.

Time

One 1.5 hour session

Tutor’s guidance

Session 1: Bilingual pupils

Resources

Presentation 1: Bilingual pupils

Handout 1: Characteristics of bilingual pupils

Handout 2: Supporting bilingual learners

Presentation 2: Support for bilingual pupils in your school

Handout 3: Classroom support suggestions