primary and secondary national strategies
MFL learning unit: Target language

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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The focus is on how best to maximise the use of the target language in MFL lessons to support the acquisition of good language skills by learners.

Possible pitfalls to avoid

Possible pitfalls to avoid

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Here some possible pitfalls in the use of the target language are highlighted and some solution strategies suggested for your consideration.

Good practice

Good practice

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View some short video clips and consider some practical strategies for developing your greater use of the target language for more effective language learning.

Developing your practice

Developing your practice

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On this screen, you are invited to examine the important role of planning and of sharing ideas with colleagues in maximising the use of the target language.

Evaluation and next steps

Evaluation and possible next steps

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Take forward what works well for you from this unit and assess your needs for further development.

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