In response to the changing needs and expectations of the workplace - and society in general - the teaching and learning of modern foreign languages becomes ever more important.
Aspects of Teaching Secondary Modern Foreign Langauges: Perspectives on Practice has been compiled to meet the needs of those teaching and training to teach the subject.
This lively and inspiring collection of readings is divided into three sections: 'Developing teaching strategies and effective classroom management' covers all major aspects of classroom practice; 'Planning, evaluating and assessing MFL learning' is a guide to the day to day requirements and practicalities of MFL teaching; 'In search of a wider perspective' considers how MFL teaching might develop and expand, and its place outside the classroom. Fully engaged with teaching and learning MFL at a practical level, it illustrates concepts and good practice through a braod range of classroom-based examples and case studies.
Issues covered in this book include:
*maximising potential
*engaging pupils in their learning
*developing listening, reading and oral skills
*use of information communication technology
*assessment and differentiation
*broadening the content of MFL lessons
*role play in the language class
*MFL beyond the classroom
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Perspectives on Practice series brings together collections of articles by highly experienced educators on the practical aspects of teaching National Curriculum subjects. They are invaluable resources for those studying to become teachers, newly qualified teachers and more experienced practitioners, particularly those mentoring students and NQTs.