The event offered a range of workshops, discussions, and networking opportunities focused on developing practice and policy for ESOL delivery in Wales.

The day included valuable insights into research, along with networking and practical sessions designed for tutors, managers, and volunteers working within ESOL.

Speakers:

  • Kieran Keogh, Director of Quality, Gower College Swansea
  • Elinor Franklin, Learning Area Manager, Gower College Swansea
  • Walaa Mouma, PhD student, Swansea University
  • Alex Stevenson, Deputy Director, Learning and Work Institute 
  • Hisham Saeed, Inspire! Award winner
  • Olena Makhno, Learner, Gower College Swansea
  • Baran Aydin, Learner, Adult Learning Wales
  • Inas Alali, Inspire! Award winner
  • Natasha Judd, Researcher, Bangor University
  • Zaina Aljumma, NATECLA Cymru
  • Erica Williams, Wales Strategic Migration Partnership
  • Mike Chick, University of South Wales

Presentations

Welcome and overview of ESOL in Gower College and Swansea City of Learning

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Research findings trauma informed CPD for ESOL practitioners

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Research insights, Alex Stevenson, L&W

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Introduction to teaching ESOL literacy learners

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Teaching pre-entry language learners with motivation and wellbeing

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Welsh for Speakers of Other Languages (WSOL) – enhancing learning and beyond

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Supporting adult ESOL learners who have experienced trauma

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