The Links into Languages LinkedUp Award Scheme has produced a series of free resources for teachers of primary, secondary, and post-16 languages. From CLIL to transition and from alternative accreditation to progression, these materials have been created and tested by groups of practising teachers and others working with languages. The LinkedUp Award Scheme aims to tackle the challenges we are facing and make a difference to teachers and learners, with the emphasis on innovation and creativity. Funded projects cover all ages from 4 to 19, a wide range of different languages and ten themes which reflect national priorities for language learning. Find out more about the Award Scheme.
This week the focus is on French resources.
World Today and Tomorrow:
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2522
This project’s aim was to create innovative cross-curricular French schemes of learning which enabled Year 9/10 students to master the key language they needed to discuss themes of real interest to them at their cognitive level; engaging with real world issues, and communicating at the correct conceptual level by mastering the key language needed to do so. The overall aim was for the students to progress into the GCSE years confident that they can say a lot with little, and with a better understanding of the world in which they live.
Talking Signs:
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2455
Using British Sign Language as a set of existing and uniform gestures, this project used the theme of animals to develop a range of responses from children in key stage 1. The objectives of the lessons were drawn from the Primary Modern Foreign Languages Framework. The project was designed to investigate a method of language teaching and learning that will support all types of learners, allowing for progression at an earlier age. The focus was for clear, confident oral responses from pupils in preparation for introducing literacy objectives.
Madagascar:
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2450
Emma Henderson’s project at Swinton Community School has produced an imaginative, cross-curricular approach to transition with a focus on language learning strategies and intercultural understanding. Pupils worked together in vertical groups and developed learning skills through peer and self-assessment.