primary and secondary national strategies
MFL learning unit: Questioning

This series of e-Learning units focuses on improving modern foreign language teaching and learning. In particular, the units examine ways in which the MFL Framework helps you in providing a generic structure of objectives and how a variety of teaching strategies might be employed to enhance learning.

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Objectives and intended outcomes

Objectives and intended outcomes

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Questioning in the target language and in English is a vital skill for modern foreign language (MFL) teachers.

Here we set out what this short e-learning unit will help you achieve.

Possible pitfalls to avoid Possible pitfalls to avoid

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The kinds of traps some teachers fall into using questioning are illustrated, together with practical suggestions about how to avoid them.

Good questioning practice

Good questioning practice

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Establishing the right conditions for effective questioning is the key to success and here we explore important features of good practice.

Developing your practice

Developing your practice

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Practical help is offered in developing questioning skills and video clips show teachers demonstrating elements of good practice.

Evaluation and next steps

Evaluation and next steps

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Evaluation starts with self-review.

The balance, nature and range of questions you use is put under the spotlight and there are helpful links to other units and support materials.

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

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