This episode unpacks what effective reading instruction looks like for EAL/D learners and how teachers can support students to become strategic readers. In this episode Luke refers to the following resources:
· NSW Centre for Effective Reading - Comprehension Handbook
· NSW Department of Education literacy and numeracy webpage
· Castles A, Rastle K, Nation K. Ending the Reading Wars: Reading Acquisition From Novice to Expert. Psychological Science in the Public Interest. 2018;19(1):5-51.

Vocabulary and EAL/D learners

The EAL/D conversations podcast explores features of EAL/D education across NSW government schools, unpacks elements of second language acquisition and highlights practices that support effective teaching and learning for EAL/D students.