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Vocational languages/applied learning
Introduction
In his Languages Review 2007, Lord Dearing said, '… we should, and do, make the case for more vocationally orientated courses, if all or most pupils are to continue with the often-demanding task of learning a language, the subject matter must really engage them here and now.'
Colleges of further education have been successfully teaching languages linked to vocational subjects for many years and this is now happening increasingly in schools. CILT’s Languages Trends 2006 showed an increase in schools offering alternative accreditations from 22% in 2006 to 39% in 2007. There is evidence to show that linking languages to other subjects can be a powerful motivational tool for young people and that it also gives them a useful skill to give them a competitive edge when applying for jobs.
Visit ‘Principles of teaching’, ‘Organisational issues’ and ‘Resources’ above to find tips about good practice in teaching these kinds of courses.
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