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About the event
A major national conference focusing on the teaching and learning of languages 14-19, run by CILT, the National Centre for Languages.
As well as keynote sessions on issues of national importance such as languages and the Diplomas, and a panel of experts responding to Language Trends 2008, delegates will have the opportunity to choose from a large number of workshops on a range of topics relevant to 14-19 language teaching. These include interesting sessions on such topics as the new GCSE and A level courses, a range of alternative accreditations and awards to motivate students in KS4, business links, the new Masters in Teaching and Learning and Routes into Languages. There will also be a selection of hands-on ICT sessions facilitated by those who have used ICT successfully in their teaching of MFL.
Who is the Conference for?
The conference is designed for Heads of Languages and languages teachers in the 14-19 sector in secondary, sixth form or FE contexts. Those involved in consultancy and advisory work in languages will also find attendance very beneficial.
Key themes
Workshops led by current practitioners in schools, sixth form and FE colleges
A wide range of workshops led by practising teachers and lecturers who have achieved success with their 14-19 students in languages and who will share their ideas with delegates. A good mix of workshops gives delegates an opportunity to work with others specialising in their area of interest as well as sharing ideas across sectors.
Hands-on ICT workshops
Throughout the day, delegates will have the opportunity of choosing from several hands-on ICT sessions which will equip them with new skills and ideas to take back to their classrooms.
National Updates
Delegates will be assured of receiving the latest information on the teaching and learning of languages 14-19
There will be contributions from:
Dr Lid King, DCSF, National Director for Languages
Kathryn Board, Chief Executive at CILT
Linda Parker, Director at the
Association for Language Learning
Chris Maynard, QCA Curriculum Adviser
Sharon Czudak, CILT, Language Teaching Adviser 14-19 and FE
Other major national speakers to be confirmed shortly
Exhibition of Language Publications and the opportunity to meet representatives from the different awarding bodies.
Tickets will be available for a prize draw of a range of language resources for their school or college.
Confirmed prizes include:
- A 20-seat digital language lab (worth £2,700) from the Switchboard
- A languages OxBox of your choice by Oxford University Press
- ” E-Grammar” software package donated by Heinemann
- “Dynamic Learning” software package donated by Hodder-Murray.
Programme
Download the programme
Registration
Please register online using the online registration form
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The 14 to 19 conference will take place at the National College for School Leadership conference centre, a state-of-the-art building on a lakeside with great meeting facilities. How to reach the conference centre: |
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Accommodation
To enjoy the most of the conference without the hassle of travelling on the same day,
you can book accommodation on site. This could also be a great opportunity for networking in the evenings before and after the conference.
Book your accommodation by phone:
Tel: 0115 8722171
