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ALL West of England Conference Bradley Stoke Community School Saturday, 1 st March 2008

ALL Change (again). ALL West of England Conference Bradley Stoke Community School Saturday, 1 st March 2008. Peter_Spain@bathnes.gov.uk Regional Subject Adviser for ALL in the South West. Aims. explore the changing landscape of languages from primary to secondary

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ALL West of England Conference Bradley Stoke Community School Saturday, 1 st March 2008

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  1. ALL Change (again) ALL West of England ConferenceBradley Stoke Community SchoolSaturday, 1st March 2008 Peter_Spain@bathnes.gov.uk Regional Subject Adviser for ALL in the South West

  2. Aims • explore the changing landscape of languages from primary to secondary • draw out the new emphases • look at the implications for teachers

  3. The 1990s paradigm of languages for all Adults Specialists (A-level) Professionals (FLAW / BTEC) 16+ National Curriculum / GCSE 11-16 Sporadic 5-11

  4. A new paradigm from 2008 - 2011 Specialist Vocational Personal 14+ KS3Framework / New Secondary Curriculum 11-14 KS2Framework 7-11

  5. Languages for All: Languages for Life • Three overarching objectives: • To improve teaching and learning of languages • To introduce a recognition system • To increase the numbers of people studying languages

  6. Primary Languages …we recommend that languages become part of the statutory curriculum for Key Stage 2 in primary schools, when it is next reviewed…. by September 2010 DfES Languages Review, 8.3.07. (Sir Ron Dearing & Dr. Lid King)

  7. Primary Languages KS2 Framework for Languages (DfES 1721-2005DCD-EN) Knowledge about Language Language Learning Strategies

  8. Primary Languages Support www.nacell.org.uk www.primarylanguages.org.uk Primary Languages Consultants Govt. funding for primary schools

  9. A new paradigm from 2008 - 2011 Specialist Vocational Personal 14+ KS3Framework / New Secondary Curriculum 11-14 KS2Framework 7-11

  10. KS3 Framework (Secondary National Strategy, 2003) KS2 & KS3 Literacy Links: • Words • Sentences • Texts: Reading & Writing • Listening & Speaking • Cultural Knowledge & Contact

  11. CiLT / SNS support • Strategic Learning Networks • Regional Trainers • Online CPD: http://www.nationalstrategiescpd.org.uk/course/view.php?id=6 • Transfer & Transition • Creativity • Thinking Skills • Coaching • Assessment for Learning • Literacy

  12. http://www.cilt.org.uk/ks3/index.htm

  13. What’s New?

  14. National Curriculum Your Curriculum Confident individual Successful learner Responsible citizen

  15. Curriculum Dimensions • Identity and cultural diversity • Healthy lifestyles • Community participation • Enterprise • Global dimension and sustainable development • Technology and the media • Creativity and critical thinking

  16. Personal, Learning & Thinking Skills • independent enquirers • creative thinkers • reflective learners • team workers • self-managers • effective participators

  17. http://curriculum.qca.org.uk

  18. Languages Statement of Importance 1 Key Concepts 2 Key Processes 3 Range & Content 4 Curriculum opportunities http://curriculum.qca.org.uk/subjects/modern-foreign-languages/

  19. 1. Key Concepts in languages • Linguistic competence • Knowledge about language • Creativity • using known language in new contexts • using imagination in learning • Intercultural understanding

  20. 2. Key processes in languages • Developing language-learning strategies • Developing language skills

  21. 3. Range and Content • Spoken & written forms of language • Grammar of the target language & how to apply it • Range of vocabulary & structures • Learning about different countries & cultures • Comparing own experience & perspective with that of target language countries & communities

  22. 4. Curriculum Opportunities … communicate with …native speakers, where possible, for a variety of purposes… Use a range of resources, including ICT, for accessing & communicating information in the target language Listen to, read or view a range of materials including authentic materials in the target language, both to support learning and for personal interest and enjoyment Use the target language in connection with topics and issues that are engaging and may be related to other areas of the curriculum

  23. What are the main changes? • No set topics • No rules about which languages may be taught • Emphasis on active learning & creativity • Stronger links with other subjects • Level descriptions aligned with Languages Ladder • Emphasis on cultural understanding Departments asked to review KS3 curriculum to • Build on learning in KS2 • Has life beyond the classroom • Include engaging contexts • Involve real communication with native speakers • Teach about other countries & cultures

  24. Support http://curriculum.qca.org.uk/ http://www.all-nsc.org.uk/nsc/

  25. www.classzone.com

  26. www.classzone.com Hiddensee

  27. www.classzone.com

  28. A new paradigm from 2008 - 2011 Specialist Vocational Personal 14+ KS3Framework / New Secondary Curriculum 11-14 KS2Framework 7-11

  29. 14 – 19 Phase BTec FCSE A Level NVQ Diploma CBLC Applied GCSE Asset (Languages Ladder) IB ab initio? ELC GCSE

  30. GCSE New GCSE Criteria: • are of relevance and interest to learners • correspond to learners’ level of maturity • reflect, and are appropriate to, the culture of countries and communities where the language is spoken • relate, where appropriate, to other areas of the curriculum. Controlled Assessment (from 2009) Speaking

  31. A Level • 4 units over 2 years • Study aspects of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage of one or more of the countries or communities whose language is being studied

  32. Diploma • 3 new diplomas from September 2011, including one for languages • http://www.languageswork.org.uk/

  33. Ofsted / HMI • SEF • Subjects inspections • Major 3-year HMI subject report due

  34. www.all-languages.org.uk Fairtrade refreshments sponsored by Heinemann, Nelson Thornes, Oxford

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