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ESL curriculum planning
Curriculum planning for the English language learning of ESL students should be based on the ESL Companion to the VELS (http://vels.vcaa.vic.edu.au/support/esl/esl.html)
The ESL handbook
The learning needs of ESL students will vary according to factors such as their pre-migration experiences. Variable factors in a student’s pre-migration experiences include level of formal education in their home country, age, the stage of English language development at which they enter the Victorian school system, and their access to ESL support. The ESL handbook is a valuable resource in determining and addressing the learning needs of ESL students.
The purpose of The ESL handbook is to provide schools with information on:
- Policy and funding for ESL programs
- Advice on planning and implementing effective programs for a school’s ESL student cohort
- Links to resources and services.
For further reading see: The ESL handbook (PDF - 344Kb).
Other publications
A whole-school approach to curriculum planning forms the basis for curriculum development across the domains for ESL students. A range of publications and material is available to assist schools and teachers to plan and teach appropriate programs for the diverse groups of ESL learners in schools.
Other publications can be found at Publications and online resources.