June 2008

23

Making the links: West Midlands primary languages conference
This conference, for any staff involved in delivering languages in the primary school, will have a strong focus on active learning, creativity and encouraging performance. As well as the opportunity to hear an update from Joe Brown, CILT Teacher Adviser, there will be a publishers’ exhibition, and workshop sessions and presentations.

Contact Alexandra Yannacopoulou on 0121 303 8882 or download the application form (Word 293 KB).

Novotel, Wolverhampton

27

Delivering ICTAC through MFL conference - NOTE NEW DATE. This hands-on day is aimed at MFL teachers in KS3 and 4 who are keen to explore further the potential of ICT to enhance the MFL learning experience and to raise attainment in MFL through ICT. Colleagues will be able to choose 3 out of the following 5 practical workshops.

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Wolverhampton

July 2008

5

What does a good one look like?
This one-day course provides a timely opportunity for primary school leaders to consider how well languages provision is progressing in their school, and what direction it should be taking. What constitutes "high quality teaching and learning"? What should we be looking for - and planning for - in the primary languages classroom? Speakers include Pam Haezewindt, HMI; Jim Fisher, Lorna Harvey, Rona Heald and Paul Kilgallon.

Contact Alexandra Yannacopoulou on 0121 303 8106 or download the application form (Word 536 KB).

Birmingham

October 2008

4

Regional training day for Community languages teachers
Contact Alexandra Yannacopoulou on 0121 303 8882.

Moseley School, Birmingham

16

Headstart
This is a one-day course for teachers of primary languages who are either recently appointed subject coordinators or about to become a subject coordinator. The course outlines the role of the subject leader in a primary school, and looks specifically at how the MFL Co-ordinator can develop the teaching of a modern language in the primary school.

Contact Alexandra Yannacopoulou on 0121 303 8106 or download the application form (Word 536 KB).

Albright Hussey Manor, Shrewsbury

November 2008

7

Secondary Subject Leaders’ Conference
New secondary curriculum, new exam syllabuses, new diplomas and pathways, new intakes with increasing languages knowledge and experiences………  Plenty of challenges, and plenty of opportunities.

This conference will share some of the good practice going on in the Region, and consider a number of potential opportunities which will support us in improving practice, enhancing learning, and raising the profile of languages in our schools. An update briefing of the languages scene will be followed by workshop options, including linking with other subjects (e.g. sport, art), exploiting story, producing digital animations to support languages teaching and engage learners.

Contact Alexandra Yannacopoulou on 0121 303 8106 or download the application form (Word 589 KB) and workshop abstracts (Word 201 KB).

Martineau Centre, Birmingham

December 2008

11

Developing intercultural understanding
Exploring activities to develop Intercultural Understanding in the primary school. A one-day course to look in depth at the concept of Intercultural Understanding in the primary school. The course provides an opportunity for all involved in teaching primary languages to explore the learning objectives and teaching activities in the Key Stage 2 Framework for languages.

Contact Alexandra Yannacopoulou on 0121 303 8106 or download the application form (Word 589 KB).

Finstall Centre, Bromsgrove

February 2008

5

Using Powerpoint to tell stories
Storytelling lies at the heart of any language learning experience and this is especially true for young learners. The primary classroom is the ideal place to develop children’s language learning skills through storytelling, which is interwoven into every stage of the Key Stage 2 Framework for Languages. Children engage with the language they encounter in stories on a variety of levels, and with a rich range of responses. This engagement helps them both to internalise new language and to develop their creative use of the language. This CILT course will look at how classroom teachers and subject leaders can create flexible, stimulating and unique resources for storytelling using PowerPoint.

Contact Alexandra Yannacopoulou on 0121 303 8882.

Kingston Centre, Stafford

March 2008

17

Beyond the cuddly toy
This CILT course will examine progression across the four years of KS2 and consider what the next steps might be for schools and teachers looking to develop their teaching of primary languages. We will look at innovative ideas for teaching and learning, including making in-depth links between primary languages and the wider curriculum, and making the most of opportunities for developing intercultural awareness and international links.

Contact Alexandra Yannacopoulou on 0121 303 8106 or download the application form (Word 529 KB).

Gray's Hotel. Telford