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New secondary curriculum
The new secondary curriculum for MFL comes into force in September 2008. Some of the main changes in the MFL programme of study are:
• No set topics
• No rules about which languages may be taught
• Emphasis on active learning and creativity
• Stronger focus on linking with other subjects
• Level descriptions aligned with the Languages Ladder
The new curriculum, in fact, makes specific mention of the need to provide opportunities for pupils to use a range of resources, including ICT, for accessing and communicating information in the target language.
For more information on the new secondary curriculum consult:
Supporting the new secondary curriculum for languages: ALL( Association for Language Learning)
For background information, try
The big picture (video) Mick Waters, Director of Curriculum, QCA
New secondary national curriculum overview: Teachernet July 2007
News release: QCA launches the new secondary national curriculum QCA July 2007
Case studies
The National Curriculum website offers specific MFL ICT case studies covering themes such as languages through culture, storytelling in French and using digital audio recording to improve listening skills.
