Can't speak, can't learn

Now playing: Opening remarks

(22 May 2012, 4:57)

Introduction by Chair, Bene't Steinberg, Group Director - Public Affairs, Cambridge Assessment to event 'Can't speak, can't learn: what's the impact of non-native speakers in schools?'

Opening remarks

Introduction by Chair, Bene't Steinberg, Cambridge Assessment

Now playing: Case studies

(22 May 2012, 6:46)

In England, the proportion of primary and secondary schoolchildren speaking other languages at home has been increasing steadily over recent years. What impact does this have on teachers and the education of mainstream students?

Case studies

Exploring the impact of non-native speakers in UK schools

Now playing: Teaching EAL students

(22 May 2012, 10:41)

Lee Donaghy (Park View Business & Enterprise School, Birmingham)

Teaching EAL students

Lee Donaghy (Park View Business & Enterprise School, Birmingham)

Now playing: The impact upon the community

(22 May 2012, 10:10)

Phil Woolas, former Immigration Minister and Labour MP

The impact upon the community

Phil Woolas (former UK Immigration Minister and Labour MP)

Now playing: Pupil performance on the changing geography of ethnic minority pupils in secondary schools

(22 May 2012, 7:11)

Dr Sandra McNally, Director of Education and Skills, Centre for Economic Performance, The London School of Economics and Political Science

Pupil performance on the changing geography of ethnic minority pupils in secondary schools

Dr Sandra McNally (Director of Education and Skills, CEP, LSE)

Now playing: The impact of language skills on future life and career chances

(22 May 2012, 11:48)

Dr Philida Schellekens, Consultant, Author, Teacher and Teacher-Trainer

The impact of language skills on future life and career chances

Dr Philida Schellekens (consultant, author, teacher and teacher-trainer)

Now playing: Discussion session 1

(22 May 2012, 29:42)

From the event 'Can’t speak, can’t learn: what’s the impact of non-native speakers in schools?'

Discussion session 1

Questions and audience discussion

Now playing: 'How can the curriculum respond?'

(22 May 2012, 35:25)

Panel discussion chaired by Dr Nick Saville (Cambridge English Language Assessment). Featuring: Dr Frank Monaghan (National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum), Prof Dr Piet Van Avermaet (Ghent University, Belgium), Timothy Chadwick (consultant and teacher training - language testing)

'How can the curriculum respond?'

Panel debate chaired by Dr Nick Saville (Cambridge English Language Assessment)

Now playing: Further discussion and closing remarks

(22 May 2012, 28:23)

From the event 'Can't speak, can't learn?'

Further discussion and closing remarks

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