This text demonstrates the substantial benefits that foreign language work has to offer students with special educational needs, whether in a mainstream or special school setting. The author offers practical advice on lesson planning, course design and methodology.
This text demonstrates the substantial benefits that foreign language work has to offer students with special educational needs, whether in a mainstream or special school setting. The author offers practical advice on lesson planning, course design and methodology.
This accessible book is written by teachers of modern languages and tackles the specifics of the discipline while situating it within the literature on teaching Modern Languages in Higher Education.
The SEND Code of Practice has reinforced the requirement that all teachers must meet the needs of all learners. This book provides practical, tried and tested strategies and resources that will support teachers in making modern foreign languages accessible, challenging and exciting for all pupils, including those with special needs. The author draws on a wealth of experience to share his understanding of how SEND can affect learning and how the MFL teacher can reduce or remove any barriers to learning. Offering strategies that are specific to the context of MFL teaching, this book will enable teachers to: ensure all pupils are able to participate fully in every lesson; develop pupils’ understanding, motivation and enjoyment; adapt content and resources when differentiating materials for pupils with a wide range of learning needs; use formative assessments to measure learning. An invaluable tool for whole-school continuing professional development, this text will be essential for teachers (and their teaching assistants) seeking guidance specific to teaching languages to all pupils, regardless of their individual needs. This book will also be of interest to SENCOs, senior management teams and ITT providers.
Effective Learning and Teaching in Modern Languages offers insights from the latest research into learning and teaching a language, and also outlines innovative teaching techniques, covering all the critical subjects including: the demands made of students and staff in modern languages the four language skills assessment, grammar, vocabulary and translation technology-enhanced learning residence abroad subdisciplines such as business, area, cultural and literary studies, and linguistics professional development. Providing both a clear overview of the discipline and a wealth of techniques, practical advice and useful resources, this book will be welcomed by lecturers or tutors new to the profession and experienced lecturers wanting to keep up with the latest developments and improve their students' learning.
This book looks at the many ways in which languages can be taught, and at case studies that highlight the practical methods that will help teachers get the best results.
Revised edition of this popular beginner's classroom text now including 2 CDs with each copy. Has lively exercises and integrated pairwork, and groupwork opportunities plus a comprehensive self-study section. The course fits neatly into the 20-24 week teaching year section.