I’ve long been a fan of silence, in terms of giving students thinking time. my students know this about me, and I have a new phrase to add ‘silence as kindness’ #natecla23 #traumainformedpractice

A much needed reminder of the importance of empathy and compassion in times when we are suffering from chronic shortages of human connection. @KateBrierton for president! #NATECLA23

We've just published another in our Top Ten Tips series on our YouTube Channel. Spent time with the fabulous Orsi Dunn as she shares her Top Ten Tips on Trauma Informed ESOL Practice in the Classroom - it's absolutely worth a watch: youtube.com/watch?v=DvCgEF… #youtube #esol #cpd

The ⁦@RefugEAP⁩ web is live. Read about our recent work: integrating trauma-informed pedagogy in training students volunteering to teach English to refugees ⁦@AleksPalanac⁩ ⁦Strathclyde Institute of Education⁩ ⁦EAP for Social Justice 🧡⁩ ⁦BAAL SJ SIG⁩ ⁦ refugeap-network.net/2023/08/27/cas…

NATECLA SCOTLAND'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE BOOKING LINK IS NOW LIVE! Sat 4th Nov 2023 - Head over to our web page to see details of our speakers and their workshops AND to book your spot: nateclascotland.wordpress.com/conference-201… We can't wait to welcome you to Dundee in Nov! #esol #esolconf #cpd RT

A super early start heading to Dundee to the annual NATECLA Scotland Conference NATECLA Scotland 🧡🇺🇦 So looking forward to catching up with everyone #esol #esolconf

A brilliant morning so far NATECLA Scotland 🧡🇺🇦 conference. Had a wee lump in my throat as I listened to Sabir Zazai CEO of the Scottish Refugee Council talking about his lived experience as a refugee in Scotland. There is hope Scottish Refugee Council 🧡 #esol #esolconf

A wonderful day of learning an ally making at today's NATECLA Scotland Conference.

Excited to announce a #NATECLA webinar on 5 minute activities for trauma-sensitive classrooms. Our last webinar on the topic sold out! Relevant to all teachers working with #refugees and #AsylumSeekers in the #uk bit.ly/40qrdQ6 #ESOL

We've just launched a set of ONLINE ESOL Literacies Readers. With references to Scotland & Scottish life, they can be used in ESOL Literacies & very low level classes. For more information & to access the readers, head over to our website for more info: wordpress.com/post/nateclasc…🙏

Oh wow. A Friday evening and 58 ESOL teachers turned out for another NATECLA webinar this evening. Thank you to all who attended, but a huge thanks to our fantastic presenter Orsi Dunn talking all things #trauma #esol. It was great!

Today the power of poetry has shown us that where there is kindness and compassion there is hope. Thank you @NeverSuch for making my students feel so welcome, for giving them such a wonderful opportunity to share their thoughts and feelings, to hear and be heard.

Thanks to Orsi Dunn who delivered a well-received session to staff from South Ayrshire Council Education EAL Service on ways to assess students' initial language levels supported by Ann Gentilomo of Thriving Communities - CLD South Ayrshire. Great discussion re learner- centred assessments and supporting our ESOL learners to thrive

Advice and information for people affected by Rwanda raids. Ask for help! #AyeWelcomeRefugees #ESOLScotland

Scottish college lecturers haven’t had a pay rise for 3 years. Please sign and share this. Urge The Scottish Parliament to grant a fair pay increase to Scotland's College Lecturers. chng.it/VscMmtfd via Change.org UK

🔥Everybody to Kenmure Street🔥 Everybody to Kenmure Street Follow, watch the clip support: linktr.ee/kenmurestreet

An insanely early start this morning, on the train to Birmingham to the NATECLA Conference. Way too excited to sleep, really looking forward to 2 days of joyful ESOLing! NATECLA National Centre

Two days of learning and ally making, thank you so much NATECLA National Centre for a brilliant conference. What a way to end the academic year! #NATECLA24

Delighted to see my article, "Who am I to teach you?", included in the latest edition of Language Issues. If you are interested in the role of critical reflection and critical emotional reflexivity in trauma-informed ESOL teaching, please have a look.