Welcome back to Gav and Em's teaching and learning English show. Today's topic is neurodiversity in the ESL classroom. Led by their special guest Anna from Polca Languages, Gav and Em learn all about neurodivergent students and how to support their needs, along with plenty of resources, links, and activities. We hope you enjoy the show. Transcription with audio: https://share.descript.com/view/2TxSA22jUlK

Anna's links:

 https://www.instagram.com/polca_languages/

https://linktr.ee/polca_languages

Michelle Swan's website:

https://hellomichelleswan.com/tips-for-teachers-supporting-neurodivergent-students/

Other links:

Definition of neurodivergent students: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/queenmaryacademy/educators/resources/inclusive-curriculum/neurodivergent-learners/

Calls and responses: https://www.thoughtco.com/tips-and-tricks-get-students-attention-2081544

Clicker activity: https://kahoot.com/

Martin Bloomfield quote: https://www.english.com/blog/dyslexia-and-elt-how-to-help-young-learners/

Adrian at First Thinkers: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CI0WpNb2loI

Elsa Cárdenas-Hagan, Ph.D. book: https://www.waterstones.com/book/teaching-english-language-learners/elsa-cardenas-hagan/9781598579659 

Website: https://mycll.org/elsa-cardenas-hagan/

Activity worksheet: https://files.liveworksheets.com/def_files/2020/3/25/3251913257005/3251913257005001.jpg

Decodable books: https://www.readinga-z.com/phonics/decodable-books/

Jolly Phonics: https://www.jollylearning.co.uk/jolly-phonics/

Toe-by-Toe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVvMlHs8tzmP3PumCD4t92A