Target Age Group:
7–10 years (Scenarios 1 & 2) / 10–12 years (Scenario 3)
Estimated Duration:
3 sessions (approx. 45–60 minutes per session)
This module is grounded in a recognition that learning is a deeply social, emotional, and contextual process. It addresses the holistic development of migrant pupils aged 7–12, supporting not only their cognitive and linguistic growth but also their emotional well-being and social integration. By integrating the principles of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), it contributes to the development of resilient, autonomous, and socially competent learners who can successfully engage in both academic and social contexts.
The module is particularly relevant for newly arrived and recently integrated migrant pupils. Research consistently shows that affective factors such as anxiety, self-esteem, and sense of belonging exert a significant influence on language acquisition outcomes (Cummins, 2000; Goleman, 1995). Addressing these factors explicitly, through structured and emotionally safe activities, creates the conditions necessary for meaningful linguistic and academic progress.
In terms of language development, the module follows the BICS/CALP continuum (Cummins, 2000). Scenarios 1 and 2 focus on consolidating Basic Interpersonal Communicative Skills (BICS) through everyday oral interaction, identity-building tasks, and collaborative activities. Scenario 3 introduces early Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP) skills, including the ability to evaluate information, justify opinions, and use subject-specific vocabulary. This progression is developmentally appropriate and aligned with the linguistic stages of newly arrived pupils.
The module is aligned with the TELMS (Technology-Enhanced Language Mentoring System) framework, integrating digital tools in a purposeful, scaffolded manner. It also draws on the Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) approach, the DigComp 2.2 digital competence framework, and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The emphasis throughout is on equitable, inclusive practice that supports migrant pupils in developing language proficiency, digital competence, and a genuine sense of belonging within the school community.
The mentor in this module acts as a facilitator, linguistic mediator, emotional support figure, and promoter of inclusion — not as a traditional instructor who transmits knowledge. This distinction is central to the TELMS methodology and must be maintained throughout all three scenarios.
In practice, the mentor provides soft scaffolding, meaning that support is offered responsively and progressively withdrawn as pupils demonstrate confidence and competence. The mentor does not do tasks for pupils but creates the conditions — through modelling, sentence frames, visual supports, and a safe emotional climate — in which pupils can take risks and develop language organically.
Key facilitation strategies for this module:
All AI use in this module operates under a strict Human-in-the-Loop principle. AI tools support and extend the mentor’s professional judgement; they do not replace it. All AI outputs used with pupils must be reviewed, adapted, and approved by the mentor before use.
Mentor’s AI Use
The mentor uses AI tools in the preparation phase and, where appropriate, during sessions, for the following purposes:
Pupils’ AI Use
Pupils interact with AI tools as supported learning partners, not as answer machines. All pupil AI use is supervised by the mentor and directed towards specific learning outcomes:
Pupils are consistently encouraged to remain active, reflective, and responsible users of AI. The module explicitly frames AI as a learning partner rather than a substitute for thinking.
Digital Competence (DigComp Framework):
Language Competence:
Social, Personal, and 21st-Century Skills:
| Tool | Purpose / Notes on Use |
| ChatGPT / AI writing assistants | Mentor: generating levelled texts, differentiated vocabulary lists, and formative assessment tools. Pupils (Scenario 3): evaluating AI-generated content as a critical thinking exercise. All use under strict mentor supervision. |
| Diffit (diffit.me) | Mentor: adapting texts to appropriate reading levels, generating comprehension questions and vocabulary scaffolds tailored to BICS or CALP level. |
| Canva | Pupils: creating digital profiles (Scenario 1) and digital safety posters (Scenario 3). Mentor: designing visual supports, sentence frame cards, and activity templates. |
| Padlet | Pupils: posting words, images, or voice notes in a shared, low-barrier digital space. Supports multimodal composing and collaborative display. |
| Kahoot! | Pupils: reviewing vocabulary and key concepts through formative, gamified quizzes. Low-stakes and motivating for younger learners. |
| Google Translate | Pupils: selective use for comprehension support, particularly for newly arrived pupils. Mentor ensures this supplements, rather than replaces, target language use. |
| Quizlet | Pupils: practising vocabulary through flashcard activities with images and audio. Supports independent review. |
Each module contains exactly three (3) activity scenarios. Scenarios are thematically connected and build progressively in cognitive and linguistic demand. Each scenario follows the TELMS pedagogical flow: Opening Phase → Core Learning Phase → Closing Phase & Formative Assessment.
Target Age Group
7-10 years
Estimated Duration
45 – 60 minutes
Scenario Summary
This opening scenario supports migrant pupils in developing basic interpersonal communication skills (BICS) while fostering a sense of belonging and emotional safety. Through structured, multimodal, and interactive activities, pupils begin to use the target language in meaningful social contexts, building confidence and peer connections.
Linguistic Objectives (BICS/CALP)
Digital Objectives
Personal/Social Objectives
| Tool / Material | Purpose / Notes on Use |
| ChatGPT | Mentor use (preparation): generates levelled sentence starters, simplified vocabulary lists, and the visual self-assessment checklist. All outputs reviewed and adapted before use. |
| Diffit | Mentor use (preparation): adapts vocabulary lists and comprehension tasks to different proficiency levels within the group. |
| Padlet | Pupil use (Opening Phase): pupils post words, images, or voice notes to a shared board as part of the “All About Me” warm-up activity. |
| Canva | Pupil use (Core Learning Phase): pupils create a simple digital “My Profile Card” with name, interests, and a chosen image. Free education account recommended. |
| Quizlet | Pupil use (Core Learning Phase): vocabulary flashcard set (prepared by the mentor using Diffit) with images and audio for independent review. |
| Kahoot! | Pupil use (Closing Phase): 5–6 question quiz reviewing key vocabulary from the session. Low-stakes and motivating. |
| Google Translate | Pupil use (as needed): selective use to check word meanings, particularly for newly arrived pupils. Supplement to, not substitute for, target language production. |
Opening Phase (Warm-up) [10 minutes]
Core Learning Phase [25–35 minutes]
Closing Phase & Formative Assessment [e.g., 10 minutes]
Adaptation Notes
Reflection Routine
One thing I learned, one thing I can say now.” Pupils reflect on new vocabulary and expressions they can use now”. This consolidates BICS development, reinforces confidence in oral production, and connects directly to the linguistic and personal/social objectives of the scenario. It may be delivered orally, in writing, or through drawing, depending on the group’s proficiency level.
By the end of this scenario, pupils will be able to introduce themselves using simple sentences, understand and respond to basic questions, and use key personal identity vocabulary. They will have created and shared a simple digital profile and demonstrated increased confidence, engagement, and respect towards peers.
Tool
Printable template or Canva digital version
Activity Description
Pupils fill in a structured profile card (name, age, country, languages, interests) using sentence frames and icons. They then practise presenting it orally to a partner. Step-by-step instructions are provided visually.
Content
A guided template divided into five sections with icons: My Name / My Age / I Am From / I Speak / I Like. Each section contains a sentence frame, a drawing space, and a word bank. A “Talk about it” prompt at the bottom reminds pupils to present their card orally.
Language Focus
Sentence structures: “My name is…”, “I am from…”, “I like…”, “I speak…”. Basic personal identity vocabulary. BICS-level oral production.
Tool
Printable grid
Activity Description
Pupils circulate and ask classmates questions based on grid prompts (e.g., “Find someone who likes football”, “Find someone who is from another country”). They write names in the grid when they find a match. Promotes oral repetition and confidence.
Content
A grid of 6–8 illustrated prompts (e.g., “…likes animals”, “…is from another country”, “…speaks more than one language”, “…has a pet”). Space to write a classmate’s name beside each prompt. A sentence frame reminder at the top: “Do you…?”, “Are you…?”, “Yes, I do / No, I don’t”.
Language Focus
Questions: “Do you like…?”, “Are you from…?”. Short answers: “Yes, I do / No, I don’t”. Turn-taking expressions.
Tool
Printable mind-map template
Activity Description
Pupils complete a visual vocabulary map, matching words to images (people, objects, actions, feelings). They then practise saying the words and using simple sentences aloud with a partner.
Content
A structured visual mind-map diagram with a central node labelled ‘My Classroom’; four branches for the vocabulary categories introduced in the session — people, objects, actions, feelings — each paired with a labelled image; and a blank word-and-picture slot at the end of every branch where pupils add one additional item of their own.” (Suggested reconstruction — no correct original text exists to recover, so please review and adjust the wording before use.)
Language Focus
Basic classroom vocabulary. Word–image association. Simple sentences: “I see a…”, “This is a…”.

Target Age Group
7–10 years
Estimated Duration
45–60 minutes
Scenario Summary
Building on Scenario 1, this scenario moves from basic communication towards early academic language (CALP) through collaborative tasks. Pupils explore their classroom community, describe it using structured sentences, and work together to create a shared digital or paper product. Progressive complexity is introduced through the shift from personal to collective description.
Linguistic Objectives (BICS/CALP)
Digital Objectives
Personal/Social Objectives
| Tool / Material | Purpose / Notes on Use |
| ChatGPT | Mentor use (preparation): generates simple group rubrics, observation checklists, and sentence frame cards for the collaborative poster activity. All outputs reviewed and adapted before use. |
| Diffit | Mentor use (preparation): adapts vocabulary lists and task descriptions to different proficiency levels within the group. |
| Canva | Pupil use (Core Learning Phase): groups use Canva to create a digital “Our Classroom” poster, organised into sections (people, objects, rules, feelings). Free education account recommended. Paper-based alternative available. |
| Padlet | Optional mentor use (Closing Phase): can be used to display group posters digitally for the gallery presentation and to collect peer feedback comments. |
| Kahoot! | Pupil use (Closing Phase, optional): 5-question vocabulary review covering key classroom vocabulary from the session. Low-stakes and motivating. |
Opening Phase (Warm-up) [10 minutes]
Core Learning Phase [e.g., 25–35 minutes]
Closing Phase & Formative Assessment [e.g., 10 minutes]
Adaptation Notes
Reflection Routine
“Two Stars and One Wish.” After the group presentation, pupils identify two things they did well as a group and one thing they would do differently. This routine directly reinforces the personal/social objectives of the scenario (collaboration, active listening, self-awareness) and encourages pupils to use the descriptive and evaluative language introduced during the session in a personally meaningful way.
By the end of this scenario, pupils will be able to describe their classroom using simple structured sentences (e.g., “There is/are…”, “In our classroom, we…”), and collaborate in small groups to create a shared poster or digital product. They will organise information visually, participate in group presentations with sentence frame support, and demonstrate teamwork, active listening, and an emerging sense of belonging within the classroom community.
Tool
Printable planning sheet (paper or Canva digital version)
Activity Description
Before creating their group poster, pupils work together to complete a structured planning sheet divided into four sections. They choose ideas, write or draw short contributions, and agree on what to include before transferring content to the final product. Step-by-step instructions guide the group: read the section heading, choose ideas from the word bank, write a sentence using the frame, check with your group.
Content
A four-section planning template with headings: People / Objects / Rules / Feelings. Each section includes: a word bank of 4–6 relevant items with supporting icons; a sentence frame (“There is/are…”, “In our classroom, we…”, “We have…”); space to write 1–2 sentences and a drawing or image area for visual planning. A “check before you start” box at the top: “Does everyone have a role? Does everyone have something to add?”
Language Focus
Descriptive structures: “There is/are…”, “In our classroom, we…”, “We have…”. Classroom vocabulary across four semantic fields. Basic early CALP written production.
Tool
Printable worksheet or Wizer.me interactive version
Activity Description
Pupils complete a short descriptive text about a classroom by filling in missing words from a word bank. They then compare answers in pairs and read the completed text aloud together. Instructions are clear: read the text once, choose the correct word, write it in the gap, check with a partner.
Content
A short text (6–8 sentences) describing a classroom, with 6–8 blanks targeting key vocabulary and the target structures. Word bank: desk, teacher, pupils, rules, happy, books, window, together. Simple classroom images alongside the text to support meaning. A “read aloud” prompt at the bottom: “Now read the text to your partner.”
Language Focus
Classroom vocabulary and feelings. Sentence structures using “There is/are…” and present simple forms. Reading comprehension and oral production at BICS/early CALP level.
Tool
Printable worksheet
Activity Description
Pupils complete this worksheet in two stages: first, at the beginning of the group task, to assign roles; then, after the presentation, to reflect individually. Role assignment section: each pupil circles or writes their role (Writer, Speaker, Designer, Timekeeper). Task checklist: pupils tick completed steps (We planned our poster / We wrote our sentences / We presented to the class). Reflection prompts completed after the closing phase.
Content
Role assignment table with icons for each role. A four-item task checklist. Three guided reflection prompts with sentence starters: “I helped by…”, “Our group worked well because…”, “Next time, I would…”. Space for drawing or additional comments.
Language Focus
Simple past and present structures: “I helped…”, “We worked…”, “I would…”. Collaboration vocabulary. Basic reflective language supporting the “Two Stars and One Wish” routine.

Target Age Group
10–12 years
Estimated Duration
45–60 minutes
Scenario Summary
This third scenario extends the progressive complexity of the module by introducing critical thinking and digital citizenship skills. Pupils evaluate simple texts (including AI-generated content), identify accurate and inaccurate information, and reflect on responsible digital use. Through guided discussion and collaborative tasks, they develop early CALP skills and begin to frame and justify opinions in structured language.
Linguistic Objectives (BICS/CALP)
Digital Objectives
Personal/Social Objectives
| Tool / Material | Purpose / Notes on Use |
| ChatGPT | Mentor use (preparation): generates the two contrasting texts used in the comparison task — one accurate, one containing deliberate errors or gaps. Also used to generate the observation checklist for the closing phase. All outputs reviewed and edited by the mentor before use. Pupil use (Core Learning Phase): the AI-generated text is presented to pupils as an object of evaluation, making the Human-in-the-Loop principle concrete and experiential. |
| Diffit | Mentor use (preparation): simplifies text complexity for lower-proficiency pupils; generates adapted versions of the evaluation task at different levels. |
| Padlet | Pupil use (Closing Phase): used to collect pupils’ digital safety rules as a shared, visible class resource. Optional; the board or whiteboard may be used as a non-digital alternative. |
| Canva | Pupil use (Closing Phase): pupils create a mini digital safety poster (Worksheet 3) as the session’s closing creative task. Paper-based alternative available. |
| Kahoot! | Optional pupil use (Closing Phase): short review quiz covering key evaluation vocabulary and digital safety concepts from the session. |
Opening Phase (Warm-up) [10 minutes]
Core Learning Phase [35 minutes]
Closing Phase & Formative Assessment [10 minutes]
Adaptation Notes
Reflection Routine
Digital Competence: Pupils will demonstrate the ability to identify correct and incorrect information in simple texts, including AI-generated content, and will articulate at least one basic rule for safe and responsible digital use. Linguistic Competence: Pupils will express and justify opinions using structured language (e.g., “I think… because…”, “This is not correct because…”), showing emerging early CALP production in a meaningful and personally relevant context. Personal/Social Competence: Pupils will participate respectfully in group discussion, consider different perspectives, and demonstrate responsible and reflective attitudes towards their own digital behaviour.
Tool
Printable worksheet or Wizer.me interactive version
Activity Description
Pupils receive two short texts on a familiar topic — one accurate, one containing 4–5 deliberate errors or incomplete statements. Working in groups, they read both texts and complete the worksheet in three steps: mark each statement in the list as true or false; correct the false statements using the word bank; compare answers with another group and explain their choices using the sentence frames provided. The three-step structure reduces cognitive overload and ensures that all proficiency levels can engage with the task progressively.
Content
Two short texts (5–7 sentences each) on a familiar, non-threatening topic. A list of 6–8 statements to evaluate (true/false). A word bank of 8–10 correction terms. A correction section with sentence frames: “This is false because…”, “The correct information is…”. Simple icons or images alongside each text to support comprehension. A “discuss with your group” prompt at the bottom directing pupils to explain one choice to a partner.
Language Focus
Evaluation vocabulary: true, false, correct, incorrect, accurate, reliable. Structures: “This is true/false because…”, “The correct information is…”. Early justification and comparative language (CALP transition).
Tool
Printable worksheet or Wizer.me drag-and-drop version
Activity Description
Pupils examine 6–8 illustrated digital scenarios (e.g., sharing a password with a friend, posting a photo with your home address visible, using a strong password, talking to an unknown person online). They classify each scenario as “safe” or “not safe” by circling or dragging a label, then match it to the corresponding digital rule from a provided list. Finally, they discuss two scenarios in pairs, explaining their classification using the sentence frames: “This is safe/not safe because…”.
Content
Eight illustrated scenario cards (images or simple drawings with one-line captions). Two-column classification section: Safe / Not Safe. A list of 6 digital safety rules to match to scenarios (e.g., “Don’t share personal information”, “Use a strong password”, “Ask an adult for help”). Sentence frame reminder at the bottom of the page.
Language Focus
Digital safety vocabulary: safe, not safe, private, personal information, share, password, stranger, help. Structures: “This is safe/not safe because…”, “I should/shouldn’t…”. Oral and written justification at BICS/early CALP level.
Tool
Printable template or Canva digital version
Activity Description
Pupils create a personal digital safety poster by completing 3–4 sentence frames with their own rules, adding a drawing or icon to illustrate each one, and giving their poster a title. Instructions guide them through three steps: choose your rules, complete the sentence frames, add an image or drawing. Where devices are available, the poster is created in Canva and can be displayed digitally as part of a class gallery; the printable version works identically as a paper activity. Pupils prepare a one-sentence oral explanation of their favourite rule to share in the closing phase.
Content
A poster template with a title space (“My Digital Rules”), four rule slots each containing a sentence starter (“I don’t share…”, “I always check…”, “I ask for help when…”, “I never…”), a drawing/icon space next to each rule, and a “My best rule is… because…” reflection prompt at the bottom.
Language Focus
Simple present and modal structures: “I don’t…”, “I always…”, “I never…”, “I can…”. Digital safety vocabulary consolidated from Worksheets 1 and 2. Short explanatory sentences for the oral presentation.

Assessment within this module must be strictly formative, informal, and low-pressure. The aim is to gather information to improve instruction during the learning process, not to evaluate or grade pupils. All strategies described below align with the TELMS approach: relational, scaffolded, and responsive to the social and emotional needs of migrant pupils. No form of high-stakes testing or formal grading is used at any point in this module.
Throughout all three scenarios, the mentor carries out ongoing, structured observation focused on four dimensions: language use, digital engagement, social participation, and emotional well-being. These dimensions are not assessed in isolation — they are observed as part of the natural flow of activity, without interrupting pupils or signalling that they are being evaluated.
In terms of language use, the mentor observes which target structures pupils are using spontaneously and which they are still avoiding or relying on L1 for. Specific moments to note include: whether pupils are producing complete sentence frames or reverting to single-word responses; whether they are initiating communication with peers or only responding when prompted; and whether there are signs of progression from BICS to early CALP — for example, a pupil in Scenario 3 who begins to justify an opinion rather than simply stating it.
In terms of digital engagement, the mentor observes how confidently pupils navigate the tools used in each scenario — Padlet and Canva in Scenarios 1 and 2, Canva and Wizer.me in Scenario 3. Signs of difficulty (hesitation, frustration, task avoidance) are noted not as deficits but as indicators that the tool may need more explicit modelling or that a non-digital alternative should be offered.
In terms of social participation, the mentor pays particular attention to equity within groups. In any multilingual group, there is a risk that more language-confident pupils dominate collaborative tasks while quieter or newly arrived peers withdraw. The mentor observes not only who is contributing, but also who is being listened to, whether contributions in different forms (gesture, drawing, L1, partial sentences) are acknowledged by peers, and whether the group roles assigned in Scenarios 2 and 3 are functioning as intended.
In terms of emotional well-being, the mentor remains alert to signs of anxiety, disengagement, or discomfort — particularly in Scenario 1, where pupils are asked to share personal information in a new language and a new environment. A pupil who is reluctant to post on Padlet or to present their Profile Card may be signalling anxiety rather than lack of effort, and the mentor’s response should be to reduce pressure and offer alternatives rather than to encourage compliance.
Observations are recorded informally using a simple class roster with brief symbols or short notes (tick = confident, circle = developing, dash = needs support) for each dimension per scenario. The mentor completes any additional written notes immediately after the session, while impressions are fresh, and uses them to prepare differentiated supports for the following scenario.
Each scenario closes with a specific reflection routine, chosen because it is developmentally appropriate to the scenario’s language demands and learning objectives. These routines are not generic check-ins: they are formative tools designed to generate information the mentor can act on.
Scenario 1 — “One thing I learned, one thing I can say now.”
Pupils share one piece of vocabulary or one sentence they have acquired during the session, orally or on a sticky note. This prompt is intentionally concrete and linguistic, connecting directly to the BICS objectives of the scenario. It invites pupils to notice and name their own progress — an important affective function for learners who may not yet feel competent in the target language. The mentor collects responses to identify which vocabulary items have been retained and which may need recycling in the opening of Scenario 2.
Scenario 2 — “Two Stars and One Wish.”
After the group gallery presentation, each pupil identifies two things their group did well and one thing they would do differently. This prompt extends the scenario’s collaborative focus into the reflection phase, asking pupils to evaluate group process rather than only individual output. It also provides the mentor with information about how well the group roles and collaborative structures functioned, and whether any adjustments are needed before Scenario 3. The prompt may be delivered orally, on a sticky note, or through Worksheet 3 (Group Roles and Reflection Sheet), depending on the group’s proficiency level.
Scenario 3 — “I used to think… Now I think…” (Harvard Project Zero).
Pupils complete this prompt individually, reflecting on how their understanding of digital information, AI, or online safety has changed during the session. This is the most linguistically demanding of the three reflection routines, requiring pupils to construct a structured before-and-after statement — which is itself an early CALP skill. The mentor reviews responses before any follow-up session to identify remaining misconceptions about AI or digital safety, and to assess the depth of critical thinking pupils were able to demonstrate.
Structured peer assessment activities are built into the closing phase of each scenario, designed to be linguistically scaffolded, emotionally safe, and genuinely informative rather than merely social.
In Scenario 1, the gallery-style sharing of Canva Profile Cards provides an informal peer audience for each pupil’s self-presentation. Peers are not asked to evaluate — the emphasis is entirely on positive reception. This is appropriate for a first session: pupils who have just shared personal information in a new language need to experience their contribution being acknowledged warmly before they can begin to offer or receive critique. The mentor models the response (“I like your card because…”) and invites pupils to echo it.
In Scenario 2, peer feedback is more structured. Following the group poster presentations, other groups respond using the scaffolded prompts “I like… because…” and “I learned that…”. These prompts require pupils to produce a specific, language-supported response rather than a vague approval — which gives the feedback pedagogical value both for the giver (opinion expression, justification) and the receiver (hearing their work described in the target language). The mentor monitors peer feedback exchanges informally, noting whether pupils are using the target academic structures and whether feedback is being received positively.
In Scenario 3, peer assessment shifts from collaborative products to collaborative reasoning. During the closing discussion — “How can we use digital tools safely?” — pupils are explicitly invited to respond to each other’s contributions using “I agree/disagree because…”. This is a more demanding form of peer interaction, requiring pupils not only to express an opinion but to position themselves in relation to a peer’s view. The mentor facilitates without directing, ensuring the discussion remains inclusive and that pupils with lower proficiency are supported through sentence frames rather than bypassed.
Across all three scenarios, peer assessment activities use sentence frames as a non-negotiable scaffold. This is not only a linguistic support but an emotional one: for migrant pupils who may be unfamiliar with peer feedback cultures or who fear negative responses from classmates, having a predetermined, positive structure reduces the risk of the activity causing distress.
After each scenario, the mentor completes the CARE Teacher Reflection Form (Annex 4 of the Methodological Guidelines — WP3/A5). This is not an administrative task: it is the mechanism through which the module improves in real time, ensuring that each session informs the next.
The reflection focuses on four areas specific to this module:
AI tool effectiveness. The mentor considers whether the AI-generated materials used in the session — sentence frame cards, differentiated texts, self-assessment checklists, the contrasting texts in Scenario 3 — were genuinely accessible and pedagogically purposeful. Were they at the right level of complexity? Did they reduce cognitive load or inadvertently introduce new vocabulary that distracted from the target structures? Did any AI outputs require more editing than anticipated? Where tools did not perform as expected, the mentor notes what adjustments to make before the next session — including whether to simplify, replace, or more explicitly model the tool’s outputs.
Language scaffolding. The mentor reflects on whether pupils were able to understand and produce the target language at each stage of the scenario. Were the sentence frames sufficient, or did some pupils need additional bilingual support? Were there moments where the scaffolding could have been reduced to encourage more independent production? The mentor uses the exit question responses collected at the end of the session as primary evidence for this reflection, cross-referencing them with observation notes.
Activity design and cognitive load. The mentor considers pupil engagement, participation levels, and signs of cognitive overload — particularly in the transition between activities within a session. Were the three phases sequenced in a way that built progressively on each other, or were there moments where the jump in demand was too steep? Were group roles working as intended, or did the composition of certain groups need adjustment?
Emotional climate and inclusion. This fourth dimension is distinctive to this module’s SEL focus and must be treated as a primary reflective concern rather than an afterthought. The mentor reflects on whether all pupils felt safe enough to participate, whether any pupil seemed disengaged or distressed, and whether the activities respected the cultural and biographical diversity of the group. In a module that asks pupils to share personal information, present their own work, and discuss their digital lives, emotional safety is not a background condition — it is a prerequisite for learning, and the mentor’s reflection on it is as important as any linguistic or digital observation.

This module was developed within the context of Catalan primary education and specifically reflects the principles of the school’s Projecte Lingüístic de Centre (PLC). The PLC establishes Catalan as the main language of learning and social cohesion, while actively valuing the linguistic and cultural diversity that migrant and refugee pupils bring to the school community. This dual commitment — to a shared vehicular language and to genuine multilingual inclusion — runs through every activity in this module and should inform the mentor’s facilitation decisions throughout.
The school context is characterised by a significant proportion of migrant pupils, many of whom are acquiring Catalan as an additional language through the aula d’acollida (reception class) framework. For these pupils, the three scenarios in this module carry a particular weight: Scenario 1 asks them to share personal information in a new language in front of peers, Scenario 2 asks them to collaborate in a group where they may have the least linguistic confidence, and Scenario 3 asks them to express and justify opinions — a cognitively and emotionally demanding task for any learner in an additional language. Mentors must hold this in mind consistently. The activities are designed to be emotionally safe, but safety is not automatic: it is created through the mentor’s deliberate choices about pacing, response to participation, grouping, and scaffolding.
Translanguaging practices are encouraged throughout the module where they support comprehension, communication, and confidence. Allowing pupils to draw on their home language — to clarify a concept with a peer, to draft a sentence before producing it in the target language, or to express a complex idea they cannot yet verbalise in Catalan — is not a concession to lower expectations. It is a pedagogically sound approach that respects the full linguistic repertoire of multilingual learners and reduces the anxiety that can otherwise prevent participation.
Cultural attitudes towards participation, authority, and group work vary significantly among pupils from different backgrounds. Some pupils may come from educational traditions where expressing opinions publicly or offering feedback to peers is unfamiliar or even uncomfortable. Others may feel that disagreeing with a classmate is disrespectful. The mentor should be attentive to these dynamics, particularly in Scenario 3’s discussion and peer feedback activities, and should model respectful disagreement and opinion expression explicitly rather than assuming it is a shared norm.
Digital access and prior experience with digital tools is uneven across this population. Some pupils may have had extensive experience with smartphones and online platforms; others may have had very limited or no access to devices. The module addresses this by providing non-digital alternatives for every activity, ensuring that the core learning objectives — oral communication, collaboration, critical thinking — are achievable regardless of technology availability. Mentors should not treat the digital activities as the primary goal and the paper alternatives as a fallback: both routes lead to the same learning.
Finally, discussions about digital safety and online identity (Scenario 3) should always be framed around empowerment and critical agency, not fear. For pupils who have experienced displacement, trauma, or precarious situations, content that emphasises danger and threat can be retraumatising. The mentor’s role is to position pupils as capable, critical navigators of digital environments — not as potential victims.
This module is aligned with the Catalan primary education curriculum established by LOMLOE (Llei Orgànica 3/2020) and with the principles and priorities of the school’s Projecte Lingüístic de Centre. The connections are not superficial: the module’s activities directly develop competences that the Catalan curriculum identifies as central to pupils’ education and their integration into the school community.
Linguistic and communicative competence. The module’s progression from BICS (Scenarios 1 and 2) to early CALP (Scenario 3) mirrors the linguistic journey that the aula d’acollida framework is designed to support. By providing structured, scaffolded opportunities for oral production, collaborative description, and opinion expression in Catalan, the module actively contributes to the language development goals set out in the PLC.
Digital competence (DigComp 2.2). The critical evaluation of digital information in Scenario 3, the collaborative use of digital tools in Scenarios 1 and 2, and the digital citizenship framework underlying all three scenarios connect directly to the digital competence strand of the LOMLOE curriculum. The module’s approach — supervised, purposeful, and pedagogically grounded — aligns with the competence framework’s emphasis on responsible and critical digital participation rather than passive consumption.
Personal, social, and learning-to-learn competence. The SEL dimension of the module — identity validation, emotional safety, collaborative reflection, and resilience — directly addresses the personal and social competence strand of the LOMLOE curriculum. The three reflection routines, the structured peer feedback activities, and the group role assignments are not supplementary: they are the means through which this competence is developed.
Intercultural and inclusive education. The module’s design — which positions cultural and linguistic diversity as a resource rather than an obstacle, and which builds belonging through shared activity — aligns with the cross-curricular priority of intercultural education embedded in the Catalan curriculum.
The module is particularly well placed to be used within or alongside the aula d’acollida as a space for linguistic immersion, emotional support, and progressive inclusion in the mainstream classroom. It can also be integrated into mainstream primary lessons as part of a whole-school approach to inclusion, with the mentor working in coordination with the class teacher.