High challenge, high support programs for EAL/D students
Design high challenge, high support programs for EAL/D students. Learn how to maintain high expectations while meeting diverse needs through practical, inclusive strategies in mainstream classrooms.
Course Length
3 hours
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Access
365 days from enrolment
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Course Creators
Dr Jennifer Hammond & Maya Cranitch AM
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About this course
High Challenge, High Support Programs for EAL/D Students is the first course in the Supporting EAL/D Students in our Classroom series, created by leading experts Dr Jennifer Hammond and Maya Cranitch AM.
The course explores the importance of providing intellectually challenging learning opportunities for EAL/D students while simultaneously offering the targeted support required for success. Participants will examine what high challenge and high support look like in practice and how these principles can be embedded into mainstream classroom programs.
Drawing on decades of research and classroom experience, this course provides practical guidance for creating equitable learning environments where EAL/D learners are challenged, supported and empowered to access the full curriculum.
Looking for the complete learning experience?
This course forms part of the Supporting EAL/D Students in our Classroom Professional Learning Program, created by Dr Jennifer Hammond and Maya Cranitch AM.
Enrol in the full program to explore high challenge and high support pedagogy, collaborative program planning, and strategies for supporting EAL/D students to develop academic language across the curriculum.
Learning outcomes
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Identify how programs characterised by high challenge and high expectations provide all students with access to a full curriculum.
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Plan and implement well-structured learning and teaching programs or lesson sequences that engage students and promote learning.
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Understand what high support means for EAL/D learners and implement practical strategies to provide it effectively.
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Develop teaching activities that incorporate differentiated strategies to meet the learning needs of students across a range of abilities and language backgrounds.
Who should participate?
- Teachers F–8 with EAL/D students in their classes, including new arrivals
- Literacy Leaders
- EAL/D Coordinators
- Principals, Deputy Principals and Assistant Principals
- Heads of Curriculum
- Instructional Leaders
- Heads of Teaching and Learning
What else do I need to know?
- This PL course is self-paced and unmoderated.
- Participants have access for 365 days from registration.
- Group booking discounts apply for 6+ participants.
- This course addresses AITSL standards 1.3.2 and 1.5.2.
About your course creators
Dr Jennifer Hammond has a PhD in Applied Linguistics and has worked at Australian universities for more than 40 years as a lecturer, senior lecturer and Associate Professor in language and literacy education. Her research has focused extensively on the educational needs of students learning English as an Additional Language, including newly arrived migrant and refugee students, and the design of programs that support their success.
Maya Cranitch AM has extensive experience lecturing in TESOL, literacy and Community Languages education through Australian Catholic University and the University of Sydney. She has worked closely with the NSW Department of Education and contributed to the development of the Teaching Refugees in My Classroom course. Her work has helped shape professional learning and policy for teachers working with multilingual learners across Australia.
Cost of participation
| Registration Type |
Price |
| Member |
$140 |
| Non-Member |
$200 |
| PL Subscription School Member |
Included |
| Automatic group booking discount (6+) |
25% off each extra enrolment |
*all tickets must be booked at the same time for the discount to apply