Course Resources Archive

The module aims: to further enhance and extend the core training that the trainees will receive in the primary curriculum; to build upon BE5018 by further improving and enhancing trainees’ existing language skills and development of intercultural understanding; to examine whole school approaches related to the introduction of a Primary Language across the Primary age range and to the monitoring of standards and quality of subject provision.

Linguistic skills in a target language; consider whole school models for introducing primary languages; embedding languages in classroom  practice; progression and assessment; ICT and primary languages; inclusion, using research to inform teaching and whole school approaches.

A student passing this module should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a well developed knowledge and understanding of the KS2 Languages Framework and the requirements to teach Primary Languages.

2. Demonstrate further understanding of a target language speaking country’s culture.

3. Demonstrate and evidence increased linguistic skills in a target language beyond Level B1 of the Languages Ladder

4. Demonstrate an understanding of whole school issues in the planning and teaching of a target language and the implications of the role of the subject specialist

5. Access recent inspection evidence and research evidence on teaching and learning in Primary Languages Be able to provide effective learning opportunities for all pupils, with a focus on an understanding of the three principles of inclusion:

- setting suitable learning challenges

- responding to pupils’ diverse learning needs

- overcoming potential barriers to learning and assessment for individuals and groups of pupils

6. Know how to use the above to inform and improve their teaching and promote development and well-being of the learners

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.