Gemma Williams

Sometimes, a learner might give an unexpected, off-beat answer to a question or they approach an activity in a way that feels slightly out of step with the rest of the group. Perhaps, instead, they seem disengaged or unwilling to participate in group tasks. It is very easy, in these moments, to interpret what we are seeing through the familiar lenses of language proficiency or behaviour. However, these are not always the most helpful explanations. For some learners, it may simply be that they learn and process information in ways that aren’t always best supported in the classroom. In this...