Education
English as an Additional Language skills assessment
EAL teachers help learners succeed in a new language. This scorecard covers language assessment, scaffolding, cultural awareness and content-based instruction for schools and language centres.
- 12 skills to score
- 1–10 scale on every skill
- 5 starting levels
The 12 English as an Additional Language skills you can score
These are the default English as an Additional Language skills in SkillScorer. Each one is scored from 1 to 10 for every teacher, and you can edit, remove or add skills at any time.
Language Proficiency Assessment
Assesses speaking, listening, reading and writing stages accurately.
Scaffolding Instruction
Supports learners with visuals, sentence frames and modelling.
Teaching Vocabulary and Grammar
Teaches language explicitly in context.
Speaking and Listening Practice
Provides frequent, low-pressure speaking opportunities.
Content and Language Integration
Teaches subject content through language support.
Cultural Responsiveness
Values students' backgrounds and languages.
Working with Refugee and Migrant Learners
Understands the impact of trauma and transition.
Parent Engagement and Interpreters
Works effectively with families and interpreters.
Progress Tracking
Tracks language development against standards and adjusts teaching.
Resource Adaptation
Adapts texts and tasks for language levels.
Classroom Community
Creates an inclusive, welcoming class.
Collaboration with Subject Teachers
Coaches other teachers to support learners.
Levels included with English as an Additional Language
English as an Additional Language starts with 5 levels, which SkillScorer calls “Career Stage” for education, so teachers can be grouped and compared fairly. Rename, reorder or replace them at any time.
- Graduate Teacher
- Proficient Teacher
- Highly Accomplished
- Lead Teacher
- Coordinator
How English as an Additional Language works in SkillScorer
Score
Each teacher in a faculty is scored on the English as an Additional Language skills in the Skills Matrix: tap a cell, type a score, and it saves itself.
Compare
Rank teachers, compare two side by side, or compare your faculties against each other to see exactly where the strengths and gaps are.
Track
Scores are kept year after year, so you can see who is improving and which English as an Additional Language skills need attention. Reports also follow each head of department's faculty.
English as an Additional Language scorecard: common questions
What skills does the English as an Additional Language scorecard include?
SkillScorer's English as an Additional Language scorecard covers 12 skills: Language Proficiency Assessment, Scaffolding Instruction, Teaching Vocabulary and Grammar, Speaking and Listening Practice, Content and Language Integration, Cultural Responsiveness, Working with Refugee and Migrant Learners, Parent Engagement and Interpreters, Progress Tracking, Resource Adaptation, Classroom Community and Collaboration with Subject Teachers. Each one comes with a written description of what it measures, and you can edit, rename, remove or add skills to suit your organisation.
How are teachers scored in English as an Additional Language?
Every teacher is scored from 1 to 10 on each skill (1 = Poor, 5 = Average, 10 = Elite), one faculty and year at a time. Scores autosave in the Skills Matrix, and the 18 built-in reports turn them into rankings, radar charts, skill gaps and year-on-year trends.
Which levels come with English as an Additional Language?
English as an Additional Language starts with these levels (called “Career Stage” in the app): Graduate Teacher, Proficient Teacher, Highly Accomplished, Lead Teacher and Coordinator. They are just a starting point, so you can rename, reorder or replace them.
Can I change the English as an Additional Language skills and wording?
Yes. The skills, levels and labels are all editable per organisation. In education the app talks about teachers, faculties and head of departments, and you can change any of those words too.
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