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.
2b. Inconsistency of usage...a possible solution strategy
The important thing is to achieve consistency of approach so that learners benefit and have raised expectations about how and when they will use the target language. This can be achieved by:
- using lesson observations and departmental discussion to identify existing good practice, and by ensuring its dissemination
- agreeing with colleagues, over time, to create a bank of target language phrases to be used for:
- instructions and explanations
- evaluating the quality of work
- praise and reward
- correcting behaviour
- sharing objectives
- reviewing learning.
