These models grew out of our work together in the Change Laboratory. They are practical tools, which aim to make planning, adapting, and reflecting on lessons easier and more communicative. Here is a list of the original issues identified by the group: Original list of issues. You might recognise some of these issues yourself.
This is a plain-language overview of the approach we developed together. It shows how teachers can gradually shift towards more communicative, Cornish-rich lessons by:
identifying what’s getting in the way
trying small changes
noticing what improves learning
building on the changes that work
sharing ideas with others
Here are some quick tools to support planning and reflection.
Examples include:
Is my lesson communicative?
Helps you check whether learners get enough meaningful interaction and chances to use Cornish to express ideas.
Am I giving enough Cornish input?
A short guide to balancing English support with sustained, understandable Cornish exposure.
Here are some short worked examples showing how a small shift in planning can create a more communicative lesson.
For instance:
Turning a grammar-led activity into a communicative task
A walk-through of an original worksheet, the issues it created, the changes we made, and the impact on learner engagement.