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S04 The renewed KS3 framework – what is in it for me and my students?
Date: November 25, 2009
Location: Aston University
Event type: Workshop
Summary
The renewed KS3 Framework for Languages gives a practical structure to help teachers to secure this progression and this course will allow teachers time to consider it in context, to discuss ideas with other colleagues and to return to school with a clear rationale for how and why the KS3 Framework for Languages should be used.
The course is very interactive and practical. You will not be required to have any prior knowledge of the current or previous framework.
The course will help you to:
- Understand the differences between the previous Key Stage 3 Framework and the Key Stage 3 Framework for Languages
- Understand why the Key Stage 3 Framework for Languages is an essential tool for improving lesson planning and planning schemes of work
- Understand how the Key Stage 3 Framework for Languages and the Key Stage 2 framework for languages work together
- Understand how the Key Stage 3 Framework for Languages is structured
- Be familiar with the learning objectives of the Key Stage 3 Framework for Languages
- Use the extensive exemplification of the Key Stage 3 Framework for Languages
- Use the guidance that supports the Key Stage 3 Framework for Languages
- Develop ideas about approaches to the mixed-experience year 7 class
- Know how to use the framework and its supporting materials online
- Know how to use the online CPD materials
- Explore how the Key Stage 3 Framework for Languages fits into the wider context of the National Curriculum Programme of Study for languages, National Curriculum levels, etc.
Target audience
- Any teacher who teaches Key Stage 3 languages
- Heads of languages departments
- Subject leaders/Faculty leaders
- Key Stage 3 curriculum leaders
- Teachers responsible for Key Stage 2-3 transition in languages
Programme
9:00-9:30 Arrival and refreshments
9:30-9:45 Welcome note in N805
9:45-10:30 Session 1: Introduction to the Framework
10:30-11:15 Session 2: Introduction to the online Framework and associated materials
11:30-12:00 Refreshments
12:00-12:30 Session 3: Introduction to two renewed e-learning modules
12:30-13:00 Lunch
13:00-13:45 Session 4: How can the Framework help to improve teaching anfd learning?
Trainer
Name: Fiona Cotton
Fiona Cotton has twenty years experience of working in local comprehensive schools and since 2002 has worked as the Solihull consultant for languages, managing the primary languages strategy for the Local Authority, KS2-3 transition in languages and has a whole school role for assessment and learning. She leads the policy development for languages in the LA and coordinates programmes of CPD for teachers and senior leaders.
In addition to her LA work, Fiona has contributed to National Strategy materials to support primary language teachers and senior leaders in self-evaluation. She posesses also an extensive experience at the KS3 level and has worked for the National Strategy languages team as a reviewer of the renewed KS3 framework.
She is a highly experienced and well established trainer, and the participants in this course will recieve an extensive resources pack of teaching material to be implemented in the classroom.
Cost
- In order to cover our direct costs, e.g. catering and guest speaker expenses, we charge £50 to attend this event.
- Refreshments will be provided.
- Each participant will receive a USB stick containing all the course materials including PowerPoints and a variety of resources which can be used to disseminate training to colleagues.
- Once you have registered to attend an event, you will be contacted by your regional Links administrator who will send you payment instructions.
- Full details of our charging policy are available.
