Promoting learner autonomy: Methods and materials in Ireland’s ESL - Dee McGarry and Rachael Fionda

ESL in Ireland’s secondary schools is an emerging field of policy, practice and
research. Teachers face the challenge of engaging diverse groups of students with
the Irish curriculum while also developing English language proficiency. This
presentation introduces a version of the ELP containing customised elements which
encourage LA, allowing the teacher to meet the needs of the diverse learners.