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MAPE Focus on MFL: ICT supporting Modern Foreign Language teaching and learning in primary schools
This 32-page publication is designed to show how ICT can be used at Primary level for learning Modern Foreign Languages. In the editorial, Barry Wake refers to an article written by Sonia Jurich who states that ICT promotes:
Multi-sensory stimuli
- Visual, auditory, and kinaesthetic
- Speaking / listening / reading / writing
Motivation
- Various types of activity to maintain interest (able to cater for
differing styles of learning)
Collaborative learning
- Fluency developed through group learning
Cultural Understanding
- Bridging physical and cultural distances
Self-expression
- Exploring and developing creativity
Many of the articles in the MAPE Focus on MFL have been written by practising teachers and are based on actual classroom experiences. Topics covered include:
- A report from CILT (formerly the Centre for Information on Language Teaching and Research) on the Early Learning Language Initiative
- Reports on the Becta MFL Project
- Ideas for starting a French club and setting up a Spanish Mums' night.
- Information about how to insert accents into documents from your keyboard
- Details of useful websites and resources and much more!
The article entitled ‘French revolution’ by Julia Duffy from Ballakermeen High School is of particular interest, as it provides practical examples of useful resources such as the ‘Essential French’ and ‘French Expressions’ CD ROMs from Vektor, ‘Boardworks’ and ‘Spellmaster’ activities. There are also screenshots of home-grown resources made using ‘SMART Notebook’ software and PowerPoint.
This publication is available at a cost of £5 including p&p (Cheques payable to Naace) from:
Naace, PO Box 6511, NOTTINGHAM, NG11 8TN
Email: joanne.france@naace.org
No VAT is chargeable on this publication.
10% discount for orders of 10 or more.
