Developing DIALLS: Case study 2

This case study is the second of three, shared as part of the bitesize CPD unit on developing cultural literacy through dialogue. We recommend that you read the introductory section of this unit before engaging with the case studies.    Cultural literacy learning for Key Stage 2.  Alice Cust-Hughes, Year 6 teacher, British school in Spain    I work in a selective entry British School in Spain catering for ages 2-18 and teaching the British Curriculum. The pupils generally come from affluent, well-educated backgrounds and are predominantly Spanish, although many of the children have parents who come from other parts of Europe or Latin America. This means many of them grow up with a global perspective, with Spanish as their native language and English as an additional language (EAL). I currently teach a Year 6 class and used the DIALLS materials with my pupils. I was particularly drawn to the DIALLS programme after reading its objectives of developing dialogue