Introducing Tara McGregor - Director of Research Scotland: A Guide for ESOL Practices

A new guide led by Tara McGregor, Director of Research Scotland, focuses on good practices for planning and delivering ESOL programs for resettled refugees. The guide is a result of regional events, practitioner interviews, and learner feedback, aiming to share experiences, insights, and tools to overcome challenges in ESOL delivery. It covers strategic planning, effective partnership work, understanding local needs, delivering ESOL effectively, managing barriers, and supporting volunteers. The guide will be finalized soon and made available online for further feedback and comments.

• ESOL Practices
• Refugee Resettlement
• Good Practice Guide
• Tara McGregor
• Research Scotland

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1. Introducing the New Guide Tara McGregor, Director Research Scotland

2. A series of four regional events Follow-up interviews with 11 practitioners and 20 learners Development of a new guide good practice for those involved in planning or delivering of ESOL for resettled refugees A national learning event today! What we did

3. Based on experiences of those we engaged Explores challenges Shares learning Designed to be accessible About the guide

4. Narrative on key themes Local examples Material and tools Further reading Reflective prompt questions Style

5. 1. Introduction 2. Context 3. Key challenges and opportunities 4. Strategic planning and resourcing Local context Working effectively with partners Understanding needs and opportunities Choosing the right model for your area What it covers

6. 5. Delivering ESOL Overcoming barriers to learning Plan, do, review What works well Managing mixed ability groups Managing gender issues Having difficult conversations Managing and supporting volunteers 6. Material and tools What it covers (2)

7. Available on our website Final comments by 10 November Then final draft sent to COSLA PDF made available on COSLA website shortly after Finalising the guide Copies available in foyer and area for comments