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 time the focus is on Primary Resources:
Literacy-Led Modern Language Learning
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2370
The team focused on developing units of work in French and Spanish driven by the literacy outcomes of the related National Strategies units. The aim was to engage disenchanted learners, and impact on progress in literacy, particularly writing, through the development of engaging pedagogy and resources.
Olympian values inspire language-learning and teaching in Newham!
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2516
Based on the 7 Olympic and Paralympic Values, the team developed a scheme of work for primary French teaching resources plus a vision, policy and action plan for primary MFL. Through team-planning, the project taught, observed and evaluated to produce high quality French lessons.
Fabriquons un orchestre!
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2543
French was used to deliver a Year 5 Unit of Design & Technology (Musical instruments) with cross-curricular links to Science and Music. The aims were to see how far language can be consolidated and developed through CLIL, and to gauge teacher and pupil responses to this approach.
Bringing a text to life: From Talk to Performance
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2496
The aim of this project was to develop creative and innovative practice using texts in the target language through the principles of Talk for Writing. The text was memorized by the whole class and recited using a kinaesthetic approach. The resources produced aim to promote language rich and stimulating learning opportunities for all.
Wharfedale French and Spanish Community Reading Project
http://www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/resources/2521
The project transferred methodology from Key Stage One literacy acquisition into practice in upper Key Stage 2, by creating supported French or Spanish reading groups for year 5 and 6 children, which provided supportive and enjoyable opportunities to practise reading aloud with adult helpers. The project also aimed to raise the profile of reading in French or Spanish within the wider community.
All of the LinkedUp projects can be accessed on www.linksintolanguages.ac.uk/linkedup.