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Courses & Events
We offered a wide range of continuing professional development courses
Addressing the needs of all learners in mixed-experience year 7 classes
Date: October 14, 2010
Location: Aston University
Event type: One-day workshop
Contact us
Any questions about this event? Please email linkswestmidlands@aston.ac.uk or call 0121 204 3111.
Summary
The varied MFL experiences encountered at KS2 mean that teaching languages in year 7 now presents new challenges. In secondary schools more than ever, year 7 is now key to ongoing success and enjoyment in languages. How can teachers meet the needs of all learners in mixed-experience year 7 classes?
This course will help participants to take stock of current practice in their departments and to decide on how to manage change. It will concentrate particularly on:
- Useful techniques for inclusiveness and diagnostic purposes early on in year 7.
- How assessment for learning and the KS3 Framework for languages can help meet the needs of all learners.
- Manageable approaches to more personalised learning.
Through concrete examples, you will also have a taste of how to develop creativity and culture in mixed-experience year 7 classes.
Programme
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 09.00 - 09.30 | Arrival and registration |
| 09.30 - 11.00 | Identifying all relevant expertise in mixed-experience classes |
| 11.00 - 11.15 | Refreshments |
| 11.15-12.45 | How to meet the needs of all learners |
| 12.45- 13.30 | Lunch |
| 13.30 - 14.20 | Implications on planning and assessment |
| 14.30 - 15.15 | Building on KS2: the power of text-level work |
| 15.15 - 15.30 | Evaluation and close |
Trainer
Martine Pillette is an independent Languages Consultant, Trainer, Author and Examiner who has taught and held managerial posts in five schools - each with a very different profile. In recent years, Martine has been involved in a number of national initiatives through organisations such as CILT, ALL, CfBT and the National Strategies. Her work spans KS2-KS5, with a particular focus on KS3 in recent years as a result of her involvement in piloting the original KS3 Framework for Languages. Martine is one of the two Lead Authors of the renewed KS3 Framework.
Cost
- In order to cover our direct costs, e.g. catering and guest speaker expenses, we charge £75 to attend this event. Lunch and take-home resources will be provided.
- Once you have registered to attend an event, you will be contacted by your regional Links administrator who will send you further instructions.
- Full details of our charging policy are available.
