One of the many challenges for MFL teachers is in managing the different stages of the lesson using the target language whilst linking activities which help achieve this to the MFL Framework of objectives. Some possible pitfalls are listed below together with some suggested solution strategies.
Select the pitfalls and solutions below in turn and consider the issues to do with use of target language.
1b. Ignores opportunities for extended use...possible solution strategies
- teach essential vocabulary related to learning objectives, which you can add to over time, for example, comprendre, apprendre, lire, écrire, mémoriser, utiliser
- find original ways of presenting objectives, for example, as a cloze text in the future (on va __ )
- help learners to develop and apply the language of specific terms needed to discuss key literacy features, for example, letter strings, connectives, etc.
- judge when it is appropriate to give clear, carefully prepared explanations in English or to invite questions from pupils in English
- develop learner-to-learner communication and increase the contribution of less confident/more reticent learners.
Select the Resource button below to access further guidance on specific MFL Framework objectives which encourage target language use.
