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INSET 2008


MFL teacher Joe Dale has created a blog called Integrating ICT into the MFL classroom containing a wealth of links to further the teaching and learning of MFL in the primary classroom. Northumberland Grid for Learning present how to use storytelling and thinking through fables in primary language teaching. Available in French, German, Spanish and Italian. Let us know what you think.

Useful advice and links from MFL Sunderland who are working with Foreign Language Assistants in their primary schools.

Teachers' TV KS2 French, German and Spanish programmes: 2008
For details about a whole host of programmes for various stages,
various languages, click HERE




For more programme details, visit the Teachers TV website or follow the NACELL link.



Want to know how to create a whiteboard lesson? Watch this collection of useful ideas and strategies that primary school teachers can use to get more out of their whiteboards.



For full details of all the programmes, resources and support materials, please follow the links on the NACELL news page or visit the Teachers' TV website.



Introducing MFL into schools

Activity-based learning

Programme guide / timings


Programmes are also available for KS3-4

NACELL National Advisory Centre on Early Language Learning (co-ordinated by CILT) is a gateway to advice, information and support on early language learning and teaching in England.

ELL Forum - Early Language Learning provides discussion, news exchange and peer support.

Are you looking for ways of reaching and teaching such diverse MFL learners as those with special needs, English as an additional language, or gifted and talented students? Do you want to use creative, engaging and differentiated ICT activities, resources and approaches for inclusive MFL teaching and learning?
Find out more from the BECTA website

Looking for methodological and linguistic support for PMFL?
NACELL has a comprehensive guide to what's going on in England, personal accounts of CILT courses abroad, teaching materials and resources.

NACELL Early Language learning Bulletins provide a wealth of positive news and helpful information about PMFL around the UK. This term's newsletter contains an article on adaptable games and ideas for the language classroom (with or without resources). As a member of CILT Direct you will receive these free termly bulletins. For CILT Direct Primary membership enquiries contact 020 7379 5101 or email: direct@cilt.org.uk

Spring ICT e-magazines from Becta ICT Advice
The ICT in Primary magazine offers information across the subject areas.
It features an extended piece on 'Enhancing teaching and learning
with interactive whiteboards.

Primary French CPD Materials

These on-line pilot materials from England are primarily for teachers wishing to learn how to teach French to primary age pupils. The aim of their course is to enable those with an interest or background in languages to refresh and acquire the necessary skills, subject knowledge, pedagogic understanding and self-confidence to introduce or support the teaching of French in primary schools.
Material may be of use to anyone wanting to introduce or reinforce language in their own classrom.

Educational Research
To read the most up to date research spanning all sectors of education, from pre-school and primary to adult and lifelong learning at national, European and international levels, click on NFER (National Foundation for Educational Research)
The aim is to improve education and training, nationally and internationally, by undertaking research, development and dissemination activities and by providing information services. Worth a look.