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Summary
Summary
Here's a handy overview of the key messages.
Here's a handy overview of the key messages.
Where to start?
Where to start?
It's important to first understand the expectations for each level and year group before looking at the progression between them. So a good place to start is becoming familiar with the key documentation.
It's important to first understand the expectations for each level and year group before looking at the progression between them. So a good place to start is becoming familiar with the key documentation.
Progression - Let's get thinking
Progression - Let's get thinking
Now we can get on with looking at progression.....So a good place to start is by reading the BGE Language Learning Framework (P1-7) on the National Improvement Hub. As you read it focus on the headings below in the blank mindmap & add your thoughts. You can see a completed one below too.
Now we can get on with looking at progression.....So a good place to start is by reading the BGE Language Learning Framework (P1-7) on the National Improvement Hub. As you read it focus on the headings below in the blank mindmap & add your thoughts. You can see a completed one below too.
Blank What does progression look like in languages.JPGKey ideas - Have a go
Key ideas - Have a go
Key points What does progression look like in Languages.JPGKey Ideas - Here's my ideas
Key Ideas - Here's my ideas
Overview of progression in language learning - As learners progress in their language learning they will develop their vocabulary knowledge, all 4 language skills, knowledge about language (language structures and grammar) and understanding of the culture of a country. This knowledge will have greater breadth and complexity. Learners will become more accurate. They will also hopefully become more confident, need less support from the teacher and so become more independent and able to access resources to support them.
Overview of progression in language learning - As learners progress in their language learning they will develop their vocabulary knowledge, all 4 language skills, knowledge about language (language structures and grammar) and understanding of the culture of a country. This knowledge will have greater breadth and complexity. Learners will become more accurate. They will also hopefully become more confident, need less support from the teacher and so become more independent and able to access resources to support them.
What does this look like in the classroom?
What does this look like in the classroom?
Progression within a Level
Progression within a Level
Take a closer look at what might be expected in terms of language and skills. This PPT exemplifies First Level.
Take a closer look at what might be expected in terms of language and skills. This PPT exemplifies First Level.
Progression from First to Second Level
Progression from First to Second Level
Some videos to put theory into practice & discuss with colleagues.
Some videos to put theory into practice & discuss with colleagues.
Supporting Resources - National Improvement Hub
Supporting Resources - National Improvement Hub
There are resources looking at progression between levels (First to Second, Second to Third & Third to Fourth) with example classroom activities covering different skills. The examples are given in French but are applicable to all languages. The comprehensive resources enable staff to try out the activities with their classes. For ease of reference they are all available here under 'Progression'. Why not try some of the activities with your classes & reflect on the progression of language learning.
There are resources looking at progression between levels (First to Second, Second to Third & Third to Fourth) with example classroom activities covering different skills. The examples are given in French but are applicable to all languages. The comprehensive resources enable staff to try out the activities with their classes. For ease of reference they are all available here under 'Progression'. Why not try some of the activities with your classes & reflect on the progression of language learning.
Progression of Topics & Vocabulary
Progression of Topics & Vocabulary
There are no requirements to cover any specific vocabulary or topics. The CfE Es & Os with Benchmarks give some examples such as personal information, likes and dislikes and every day language such as classroom instructions.
There are no requirements to cover any specific vocabulary or topics. The CfE Es & Os with Benchmarks give some examples such as personal information, likes and dislikes and every day language such as classroom instructions.
1. Highland P1-7 French Progression Map.pdfProgression Map
Progression Map
This is an example of topics that could be covered from P1-7 for French but is possible in any language. It allows for progression and also for revision of topics. There are associated resources on the Highland Council Languages Sharepoint site (for HC staff) including the Powerlanguage Schools resources eg. vocabulary for each level and topic and associated learning and teaching resources.
This is an example of topics that could be covered from P1-7 for French but is possible in any language. It allows for progression and also for revision of topics. There are associated resources on the Highland Council Languages Sharepoint site (for HC staff) including the Powerlanguage Schools resources eg. vocabulary for each level and topic and associated learning and teaching resources.
Overview of Expectations - Skills Progression
Overview of Expectations - Skills Progression
Below are I can documents from Highland focusing on the different skills at each level. They summarise the ML CfE Es & Os and are written more simply for teachers to use in class with learners. They mention French but are applicable to other languages.
Below are I can documents from Highland focusing on the different skills at each level. They summarise the ML CfE Es & Os and are written more simply for teachers to use in class with learners. They mention French but are applicable to other languages.
Have a look at Module 7 - Assessing Progress to look at how you can celebrate progress and assess language learning.
Have a look at Module 7 - Assessing Progress to look at how you can celebrate progress and assess language learning.
Developing Language Skills
Developing Language Skills
When learners first start learning a language the focus will be on listening and talking. This will then extend to include reading and writing. Below are some generic activities that can be used in a variety of languages to develop these skills as outlined in the ML CfE Es & Os. They have been shared with staff at training sessions in Highland over the years. Some give instructions/examples in French.
When learners first start learning a language the focus will be on listening and talking. This will then extend to include reading and writing. Below are some generic activities that can be used in a variety of languages to develop these skills as outlined in the ML CfE Es & Os. They have been shared with staff at training sessions in Highland over the years. Some give instructions/examples in French.
Listening Activities.pdfListening
Listening
Talking Activities.pdfTalking
Talking
Reading Activities.pdfReading
Reading
Writing Activities.pdfWriting
Writing
Developing Language Structures & Grammar
Developing Language Structures & Grammar
It is important that learners develop their knowledge of how a language is structured and aspects of key grammar to enable them to become more independent and accurate. There will be a progression in terms of complexity and breadth of knowledge. The examples below are for French but the ideas are applicable to other languages with some supporting resources.
It is important that learners develop their knowledge of how a language is structured and aspects of key grammar to enable them to become more independent and accurate. There will be a progression in terms of complexity and breadth of knowledge. The examples below are for French but the ideas are applicable to other languages with some supporting resources.
Developing Phonics
Developing Phonics
Learners are expected to start to recognise and read key words from P2 onwards, progressing to basic sentences and unfamiliar words. Then from P4 onwards learners are expected to start to pronounce letters and blend sounds and progress to word-sound associations (See Expected Outcomes P1-7). It can therefore be helpful for learners to have an understanding of phonics. Below are some training materials, websites and activities that can be used in a variety of languages. (Some materials focus on French but the main ideas are applicable to all languages)
Learners are expected to start to recognise and read key words from P2 onwards, progressing to basic sentences and unfamiliar words. Then from P4 onwards learners are expected to start to pronounce letters and blend sounds and progress to word-sound associations (See Expected Outcomes P1-7). It can therefore be helpful for learners to have an understanding of phonics. Below are some training materials, websites and activities that can be used in a variety of languages. (Some materials focus on French but the main ideas are applicable to all languages)
Good ideas for teaching phonics and enjoying songs generally
Good ideas for teaching phonics and enjoying songs generally
Phonics Activities.pdfClassroom Activities to Try
Classroom Activities to Try
Instructions & Key Sounds - given in French
Instructions & Key Sounds - given in French
Progressing Ways to Embed Languages Every Day
Progressing Ways to Embed Languages Every Day
Daily Routines Example Activities & Progression.pdfExample Progression of Daily Routines P1-7
Example Progression of Daily Routines P1-7
Suggested activities linking in with topics
Lots of ideas - phonics, grammar, different languages, poetry & more
Lots of ideas - phonics, grammar, different languages, poetry & more
In The Classrom
In The Classrom
Examples of how to embed languages
Examples of how to embed languages
Developing Reading for Interest & Enjoyment
Developing Reading for Interest & Enjoyment
These materials are from a training session for an ASG in Highland who was focusing on this across the ASG in Literacy and widening it out to other curricular areas like Languages. There is a PPT going over some of the key ideas for using stories and texts and how to take it further looking at the expectations at the different levels. Handout summary available here. For all the resources from the training session for anyone wanting to run their own session click here.
These materials are from a training session for an ASG in Highland who was focusing on this across the ASG in Literacy and widening it out to other curricular areas like Languages. There is a PPT going over some of the key ideas for using stories and texts and how to take it further looking at the expectations at the different levels. Handout summary available here. For all the resources from the training session for anyone wanting to run their own session click here.
Progressing from Primary to Secondary
Progressing from Primary to Secondary
All About Me
All About Me
Try out this presentation task with your learners with link to e-books going over the core language in French, Gaelic, Spanish, German.
Try out this presentation task with your learners with link to e-books going over the core language in French, Gaelic, Spanish, German.
Want to take things further?
Want to take things further?
Think about how to take a different approach to language learning.....Have a look at these resources & ideas to progress your own teaching skills and challenge your learners.
Think about how to take a different approach to language learning.....Have a look at these resources & ideas to progress your own teaching skills and challenge your learners.
Communicative Language Teaching Approach - Conti's Extensive Processing Approach (EPI)
Communicative Language Teaching Approach - Conti's Extensive Processing Approach (EPI)
Content & Integrated Learning - CLIL
Content & Integrated Learning - CLIL
Videos, classroom resources & activities to get you started
Videos, classroom resources & activities to get you started
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