A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

Parent Council Chairs Meeting

Sheena Devlin

October 2014

April 18, 2023

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A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

Background•To enhance the life chances of learners which may not have been available to them by knowing only their mother tongue.•To ensure that our learners are equipped to enjoy opportunities to be fully active in a global economy and be ready to communicate with global partners•To continue to build on Scotland’s reputation as a global market leader•To enhance literacy skills and linguistic abilities and the curiosity of our learners

A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

Background•The commitment at Scottish Ministers’ level to strengthen language learning •35 recommendations outlined in the Scottish Government paper Language Learning in Scotland: A 1+2 Approach•Deadline for full implementation 2020

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A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

Key recommendationsBGE: L2 from P1 to the end of S3BGE primary: L3 from P5 at the latestTransition arrangements for continuity of L2 in particular, P7 to S1BGE secondary: L3 at the secondary stageSenior phase: flexible opportunities to study more than one language to the level of a National Qualification unit or course

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A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning in Perth & Kinross

•All primary school children entitled to experience learning L2 from P1 through to S3 in most cases•All primary school children entitled to experience L3 …from P5 at the latest, and in most cases for 3 years and in some continued to S1 and through to the end of S3

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A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

Expected outcomes by the end of P1

Through frequent and regular practice, with lots of opportunities for repetition and embedding the modern language regularly in daily routines and in a variety of situations, children should be able to demonstrate that they can:

- take part in simple conversations;

- understand classroom instructions;

- enjoy listening to stories, songs and poems; and

- appreciate some cultural differences.

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A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

…..by the end of Primary 7, the majority of children will have learned the skills necessary to: –give a short presentation about themselves –take part in simple conversations and transactions –understand classroom instructions and personal information –enjoy listening to a story, song or poem –read aloud a simple text –read and understand a short text –write a few sentences about themselves and others

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A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

Progress to date•Pan Tayside-Joint Venture with Dundee City and Angus Councils- Pan Tayside Strategy Group •Team of one Staff Tutor and three Education Support Officers across Pan Tayside •Pan Tayside Communication Strategy supporting effective communication of the implementation of 1+2 across all three Local Authorities agreed•Pan Tayside and PKC Strategy paper submitted•Audit of current language provision carried out•Initially French the chosen option for L2 across schools Pan Tayside

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A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

Progress to date•Investment in the development in the Power Language Platform •Awareness raising with all PKC Headteachers at Head Teacher and Local Management Group Days•Awareness raising with PKC PTs Modern Languages Secondary•Crieff LMG pilot 2014-15 in delivering French P1-P7- specific programme of training and support in place•PKC schools identified as delivering French P1 2014-15 offered specific programme of training and support

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A 1+2 Approach to Language Learning

Next Steps•Ongoing evaluation of the pilot to inform next phase of rollout•LMG Language Champions identified and trained•1 +2 in all School Improvement Plans 2015 onwards•All schools to deliver at another stage – August 2015•Plan for implementation of L3

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