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The right course?: an exploratory study of learner placement practices in ESOL and literacy

This study set out to answer the question: How do ESOL [English for speakers of other languages] or bilingual learners get placed or place themselves in literacy and/or ESOL classes? The study found that the boundary between ESOL and literacy is not clear-cut, and that the range of learning needs encompassed by the two subject areas is more complex than a rigid distinction can allow for.

This study set out to answer the question: How do ESOL [English for speakers of other languages] or bilingual learners get ...  Show Full Abstract  

Authors: Simpson, James; Cooke, Melanie; Baynham, Mike
Corporate authors: National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy (Great Britain) (NRDC)
University of Leeds
University of London. Institute of Education
Date: 2008
Geographic subjects: Europe; Great Britain
Resource type: Report
Subjects: Literacy; Language; Skills and knowledge;
Adult and community education; Research; Teaching and learning show more

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