The invisible child
The responses and attitudes to the learning of Modern Languages shown by Year 9 pupils of average ability

Ed. Jeff Lee, David Buckland & Glenis Shaw

In association with the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham

The invisible child is the result of a joint research project which investigated pupil motivation in language learning. It provides a record and analysis of the perceptions of 'invisible pupils' – those who are undemanding in terms of attention and inconspicuous in terms of achievement. Perhaps contrary to expectation, it shows that such pupils have surprisingly positive attitudes towards language learning, but are often unclear about what they are supposed to gain from their lessons. This book suggests how teachers and planners can strengthen pupils' motivation and enjoyment of language learning – vital reading for all those concerned to improve pupil attainment in MFL!

Contents

Introduction and background | Profile of the pupils | Research method and the interview questions | The pupils’ responses | Summary of findings | Discussion of findings | Appendix: the interview questions

This research has informed the development of the Key Stage 3 MFL Framework

1998 | 78pp | ISBN-13: 978-1-874016-96-0 | ISBN-10: 1-874016-96-8 | £12 | Order this title online

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