What is the purpose?
This session will provide support for teachers who are developing Modern Foreign Language teaching in Key Stage 2. We will focus on simple strategies to promote the teaching of languages and to engage the pupils in activities and on individual language skills in French, German and Spanish. The course includes a range of ideas and tasks to use in the classroom. A variety of resources will be also be available.
The aim is for teachers to develop confidence and to inspire pupils to engage with MFL.
What are the benefits?
This course will
- Help identify where and how MFL can be incorporated into the KS2 Curriculum
- Provide challenge by developing, using and applying new strategies for pupils to enjoy
- Deepen your own understanding of what is required to teach MFL successfully
- Develop pupils’ communication skills building on what they have already learned using effective but simple methods
Programme content
- How do I get started with teaching MFL?
- What are the requirements for the KS2 Curriculum?
- What resources are available?
- How do I teach the four skills effectively?
- How important is grammar?
- Exploring patterns and rhymes through song