TEACHERS are being given tips on how to deal with foreign pupils after an influx of youngsters coming to Scotland as part of the fresh-talent initiative.
A guide has been published on behalf of the Scottish Executive, which advises on preparing lessons for pupils whose first language is not English.
The 33-page document tells teachers to ensure that bilingual pupils are placed in the appropriate year group, regardless of their ability to speak English so that they quickly become part of the school community.
Teachers are also advised to make sure they know how to pronounce pupils’ names, any cultural and dietary requirements, the language they speak at home and whether they need an interpreter.
Jack McConnell, the First Minister, made the fresh-talent initiative one of his flagship policies in order to address Scotland’s declining population.
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1 fatcat88 // Mar 17, 2006 at 8:32 pm
why not provide Scots with tax breaks and support for having their own children before starting a new zoo ?
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