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10:00 11:00 11:20 12:20 13:15 14:15 14:30 15:30 Registration Session 1: Developing Language Learner's Independence (Isabelle Jones) Break Session 2: Grammar Moves (Sue Cave) Break Session 3: The Final Countdown: Revision Revisited (Juliet Park) Break Session 4: Teaching grammar through film and other authentic resources in the TL (Judith Rifeser) 9:00 – 10:00 – 11:00 – 11:20 – 12:20 – 13:15 – 14:15 – 14:30 – Rich Mix, London Isabelle Jones Juliet Park Sue Cave Judith Rifeser Programme Creative Grammar: Developing Language Learner's independence • Isabelle Jones With the new GCSE in sight and the need to produce writing in exam conditions, teaching and learning grammar has never been so important. This session will aim to introduce delegates to a range of strategies to develop the learning of grammar creatively from key stage 2 in order to produce independent and successful language learners ready for GCSE and beyond. Isabelle Jones is an experienced Head of Languages and a qualified translator/interpreter who currently teaches French and Spanish in the North West of England. She enjoys sharing her ideas at language conferences and online on Twitter and her blog, My Languages. Grammar Moves • Sue Cave Activities for developing grammatical understanding will be demonstrated. They have been tried and tested in Key Stage 2, however, they could equally be suitable for other age groups. Each activity will relate to the KS2 targets of the MFL Programme of Study. The emphasis will be on progression from word to sentence level both orally and written. Most of the activities include either movement or a kinaesthetic element and are designed to engage learners actively and creatively. All the examples will be in French but can be adapted for most languages. Sue Cave has taught French in primary schools for more than 20 years and has teaching experience in the secondary, adult and TESOL sectors. Currently, she is a consultant for Cave Languages; advising, training and supporting primary language teachers in Berkshire schools. She is the author of primary language resource books. The Final Countdown: Revision Revisited • Juliet Park This session will focus on the lead up to the new exam, how we can help our students prepare for the new exam-style questions and be ready to apply grammar and vocabulary independently and spontaneously. This session will show effective ways to build exam-style practise into your lessons and ensure that students are getting sufficient exposure and practise both in the classroom and independently to help maximise their performance. Juliet Park, a renowned speaker, author and CPD trainer covering primary to A- level languages, is subject leader for a Leeds based school where she is also responsible for driving language initiatives as part of a wider curriculum policy. Juliet also works with awarding bodies and organisations on a wide variety of projects. She is an SSAT lead practitioner in formative assessment and is currently working on Dylan William’s initiative to support senior leaders in a variety of schools to transform teaching and learning. Grammar|in|con|text: Teaching grammar through film and other authentic resources in the TL • Judith Rifeser The teaching of grammar, the use of cultural resources as well as the teaching in the target language are all key elements of the MFL agenda. But how can we make our teaching ARPS: authentic, relevant, purposeful and stimulating, whilst still ensuring students are getting to grips with complex grammatical structures and rules? In this session, we’ll explore examples of good practice, in particular through film, to teach grammar in context, focussing on developing their grammatical awareness and explicit grammar knowledge in the target language, whilst still allowing students to improve all their skills and learn grammar in a fun and motivating way. Judith is a teacher-researcher with national and international experience in teaching German, Spanish, Italian and EAL. She has recently co- published a chapter on context-embedded assessment for learning in the TL, and has worked as a consultant for Into Film and the BFI Future Learn programme. Information and online booking: teachlang.com
