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Navit Shchigel

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6-11 year-olds 'The Village'

Blended vocabulary, language structure and reading programme for EAL and multilingual learners

Image as the language of instruction for learners of ANY language background

Independent learning • small-group teaching • differentiation in class • high interest, low level reading support

For 6-11 year-olds

11-16 year-olds 'The Islands'

Blended vocabulary, language structure and reading programme for EAL and multilingual learners

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Independent learning • small-group teaching • differentiation in class • high interest, low level reading support

For 11-16 year-olds

Post-16/adults (Community Village)

Blended vocabulary, language structure and reading programme for ESOL and multilingual adult learners

Supporting school community members with their integration into school community life!

High interest, low level reading - image as the language of instruction for learners of ANY language background.

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Navit is part of the Australasia team. She has a background in working in Special Assistance Schools (for students struggling in mainstream education) in Australia with 20 years of experience working with low literacy and EAL/D learners as both a class teacher, deputy and principal. Navit was raised in Wellington, NZ, and is based in Perth.

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Engaging remote indigenous communities in English language development

Author: Navit Shchigel, EAL Specialist

Created: Wed 6th May 2026

Remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia face educational challenges shaped by historical, cultural, and geographical factors. Historical legacy has disrupted trust in schools for many families and these experiences may influence children’s engagement with education.

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