Student-Centred Learning in Junior Cycle MFL
'Learning a language is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.'
Chinese Proverb
Outline of the Day
09:30 - 10:00 Welcome and Introduction to the Day
10:00 - 11:00 Planning for Learning
11:00 - 11:20 Coffee Break
11:20 - 13:00 Clarifying the Learning
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 15:30 Exploring Active Learning
Welcome
Welcome and Functionality
We will practise some Zoom functionality required for the day.
Learning Intentions for the Day
We are learning to:
Plan for learning using a student-centred approach.
Align assessment with teaching and learning activities to optimise learning for all students.
Reflect and Respond
As learning is a social activity as well as a personal one and as communication is central to language, learning languages offers students ample opportunities to work with others to develop their language skills and achieve appropriate goals.
(MFL Specification, p. 4)
Reflect on the stimulus above.
Respond on the Jamboard.
Reflection Moments
As you go through the day, you will be invited to reflect upon what you have encountered so far.
If you wish, use the prompts contained in the reflection guide.
