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The Role of Music in Integrating EAL Learners

Thursday 16 April, 2026 – Thursday 16 April, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Online

Part of the School of Education Research Seminar Series 2025-26.

About the seminar

In this presentation of a case study, Simeon Bates considers relevant background theory and policy. The strong emphasis placed on valuing student voice allows for rich qualitative data to be obtained from a small sample of secondary EAL students. Thematic analyses reveal the many ways in which music promotes and the fostering of emotional and linguistic abilities.

About the speaker

Simeon Bates (BA (Hons), PGCE, NPQLT, MAEd, FRSA, MCCT) is an experienced front-line educationalist, subject lead and classroom practitioner for secondary / P16 music education who currently leads on music across BSU ITE programmes. Simeon’s deep-rooted interest in creativities and multiculturalism motivates this research regarding the curriculum and how this can better respond to our diversifying society.

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