Primary Languages in Practice A Guide to Teaching and Learning

This book offers an informed framework of professional development for primary languages teachers. It is aimed principally at trainee teachers on specialist primary languages training programmes, but also provides useful guidance for those on general Primary PGCE programmes. It situates modern languages firmly in the primary curriculum, giving helpful insights to primary trainers, LA Advisers, Headteachers, school governors and classroom teachers who are responsible for developing primary languages programmes. Secondary languages trainees and teachers will find it an invaluable reference for understanding the context of primary languages, and for planning effective transition. The book covers:.. Developments in modern languages teaching and learning in England. The relationship between the Primary National Strategy and the Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages. The effective primary languages practitioner. Planning for learning. Assessment. The role of the Primary Languages Subject Leader and Subject Mentor. Transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3. Trofessional learning and reflective practice in school-based and international contexts . Research Agenda...Special Features:.. Teachers talking: snap shots (brief illustrative case studies) of effective school practice. Pupils� perspectives And samples of pupils� work. Samples of key items of documentation (eg school languages policies, language teaching observation reports, lesson plans). Questions for reflection and practical exercises/activities. Websites, useful references, further reading and other links.

Jane Jones is Head of MFL Teacher Education at Kingn++s College London, UK

..Angela McLachlan is Course Leader for Modern Languages in the Primary PGCE and Teach First programmes in the School of Education, University of Manchester, UK

1. Towards a primary school framework for teaching and learning languages 2. Understanding child language learning and acquisition 3. Primary strategies and languages 4. Planning and integrating primary languages into the whole school curriculum 5. The role of the primary languages subject leader 6. The effective primary languages teacher: pedagogy and subject knowledge 7. Teaching languages in the primary classroom 8. Assessing pupils' learning 9. Progression and transition 10. School-based training and support 11. Getting the most from teaching practice 12. Planning an overseas exchange and other international links