primary languages by 2010

By the end of this session you will…1) Understand the government’s expectations for 2010.

2) Feel more confident teaching a lesson in the target language.3) Have a bank of resources and lesson ideas.

4) Know how to improve your own language skills.

5) Have access to a specialist language mentor.

Primary Languages in Westminster

Outline

Projected started in September 2005More than 20 schools part of the team.How does it work:• Induction day for new school• Termly meeting network meeting• Dissemination conference• Funds for the schools • Support with delivering the lessons

The National Language Strategy states:"Every child should have the opportunity throughout

Key Stage 2 study a foreign language and develop their interest in the culture of other nations.

They should have access to high quality teaching and learning opportunities, making use of native

speakers and e-learning. By age 11 they should have the opportunity to reach a recognised level of

competence on the Common European Framework and for that achievement to be recognised through a

national scheme"

The National Language Strategy states:"Every child should have the opportunity throughout

Key Stage 2 study a foreign language and develop their interest in the culture of other nations.

They should have access to high quality teaching and learning opportunities, making use of native

speakers and e-learning. By age 11 they should have the opportunity to reach a recognised level of

competence on the Common European Framework and for that achievement to be recognised through a

national scheme"

KS2: years 3-6, the same languages building on each years learning

A foreign language: Spanish, French, German and Italian in Westminster

To study: 1 hour a week, must be part of the curriculum

30 minutes in the class (lesson)

30 minutes during the week

The National Language Strategy states:"Every child should have the opportunity throughout

Key Stage 2 study a foreign language and develop their interest in the culture of other nations.

They should have access to high quality teaching and learning opportunities, making use of native

speakers and e-learning. By age 11 they should have the opportunity to reach a recognised level of

competence on the Common European Framework and for that achievement to be recognised through a

national scheme"

Culture of other nations:

Study the culture and using the language as a medium.

Intercultural Understanding in the Framework.

For example: El dia de los muertos

El día de los muertos

It’s a time of celebration as

families come together to share memories of those loved ones

who have died, and to welcome their spirits back to Earth and into their homes.

calaveras de chocolate

The National Language Strategy states:"Every child should have the opportunity throughout

Key Stage 2 study a foreign language and develop their interest in the culture of other nations.

They should have access to high quality teaching and learning opportunities, making use of native

speakers and e-learning. By age 11 they should have the opportunity to reach a recognised level of

competence on the Common European Framework and for that achievement to be recognised through a

national scheme"

High quality teaching and learning opportunities:

Classroom teacher needs to teach and be trained

Scheme of work to help and to integrate other curriculum areas

The National Language Strategy states:"Every child should have the opportunity throughout

Key Stage 2 study a foreign language and develop their interest in the culture of other nations.

They should have access to high quality teaching and learning opportunities, making use of native

speakers and e-learning. By age 11 they should have the opportunity to reach a recognised level of

competence on the Common European Framework and for that achievement to be recognised through a

national scheme"

A recognised …….level through a national scheme

The work needs to be assessed

Asset LanguagesEuropean Language Portfolio

www.cilt.org.uk

www.nacell.org.uk

www.primarylanguages.org.uk

www.linguascope.com

www.atantot.co.uk

www.bbc.co.uk

www.gchlanguages.typepad.com

www.sunderlandschools.org

1) Cilt (courses)

2) Language Mentor

lmiller@gch.org.uk (A.S.T. in MFL)

cstacey@gch.org.uk (Community Links coordinator in MFL)

Sahmland@pimlicoschool.org.uk (A.S.T. in MFL)

3) Websites: languagesonline

4) Instituto Cervantes, L’Institut Francais

5) Adult classes at GCH