Creating linguistically inclusive classrooms:
through activism, research and practice
Our 32nd Annual Conference #naldic32
Saturday November 30th 2024, 9:30am-5:30pm
In-person & Online
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, OX1 1HP
In the UK, it is estimated that around 20% of school-age children speak more than one language, many of whom are also new to learning in English. The linguistically inclusive classroom is a space where multiple languages can be used as tools for learning, for making connections and for enriching the learning experiences of all pupils.
The upcoming NALDIC32 conference provides a space for sharing the experience of activists, researchers, teachers and all practitioners working within linguistically diverse classrooms.
Two parallel formats
An in-person conference in Oxford. Saïd Business School, Park End Street, OX1 1HP
An online conference where attendees will also be able to view in-person keynote speakers, enjoy online interactive presentations, and take part in round-table discussions.
Travelling to the conference
We recommend travelling to the conference by train (the venue is just next to Oxford train station).
If you are coming by car, the closest parking lot (a 6-minute walk away) is Worcester Street Car Park (OX1 2BQ)
Speakers
Thank you for submitting your proposals. We will be publishing the speaker list and programme by 15th September.
Any questions?
Please contact us on office@naldic.org.uk or on 01462 226970
We look forward to welcoming you in-person or online for an enriching day of learning and collaboration!
Tickets
Registration deadlines
In-person registration: Friday, 15th November 2024
Online registration: Friday, 29th November 2024
NALDIC32 Platinum Sponsor
Password
Developed by world-leading experts in English language assessment, CRELLA, Password tests are used by schools, in the UK and internationally, to evaluate their multilingual students’ ability to access mainstream curricula delivered in English. Research shows that proficiency in English is pivotal to attainment in learners with EAL and the key predictor of their educational outcomes. Password’s Pupil English tests evaluate language proficiency within the social and academic context of the school. They are aligned to an internationally recognised standard which values plurilingualism and encourages learners to exploit all their linguistic resources to make progress – the CEFR. Password results provide vital contextual information to interpret other school assessment data, or to establish a baseline proficiency in English descriptor from which to plan support and track progress. Our user-friendly platform, gives schools easy access to accurate, reliable and speedy results, using secure online tests operated under their own control and school brand.
NALDIC32 Gold Sponsors
Mantra Lingua
We publish EAL resources for multilingual classrooms and nurseries, offering dual language books and ebooks in English and 70 other languages, including Ukrainian, French, Spanish, Malayalam… Instantly find solutions for NTE learners at various fluency levels and improve communication with parents. Our best-selling PENpal device allows books to “speak” in multiple home languages. For budget-conscious users, over 700 dual language ebooks feature audio in both English and home languages. Ideal for peripatetic EAL advisers and coordinators seeking instant solutions. For the creative, over 1000 voice recordable stickers add sound to any book, poster, or note. We provide a comprehensive EAL resource hub with free training for immediate use. For SEN, our RNIB PENfriend reads books and uniquely offers audio descriptions of text and images for the visually impaired. In October, Dave Steele, the Blind Poet’s, “Austin’s Amazing Adventures” will launch, exploring the experience of becoming blind.
The Bell Foundation
The Bell Foundation is a charity which aims to overcome disadvantage through language education by working with partners on innovation, research, training, and practical interventions. Through generating and applying evidence, the Foundation aims to improve practice, policy and systems for children, young people, adults, and communities who use English as an Additional Language in the UK.
Across Cultures
Across Cultures offers a world-renowned service that partners with teachers to share the knowledge, skills and resources needed to successfully support their language learners with EAL, low-level literacy and SEND needs within the demands of an evolving world.
Services include:
- Learning Village, a blended EAL vocabulary, language structure and reading programme for new to English and low-level literacy learners from 6-11 and 12-16 years old.
- Community Village, which offers English learning for school community engagement. Designed for multilingual families of EAL learners.
- AssessEP, an English Proficiency tool to understand a learner’s current English proficiency performance and provide ongoing feedback on progress.
- EAL Framework Process, which aims to provide teachers with the skills and resources needed to successfully support language learners within the demands of the curriculum and of a multilingual world.
- A complimentary EAL professional development service
- Consultancy
NALDIC32 Exhibitors
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