active languages london 14 th july 2009
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Active Languages London 14 th July 2009. Bev Whiteside Development Coordinator - Languages and Sport Youth Sport Trust Paul Blagburn Routes into Languages. Overall Aims. To demonstrate why and how linking languages and PE/Sport can engage and motivate learners - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Active Languages
London14th July 2009
Bev WhitesideDevelopment Coordinator - Languages and SportYouth Sport Trust
Paul BlagburnRoutes into Languages
Overall Aims• To demonstrate why and how linking
languages and PE/Sport can engage and motivate learners
• To explore how those links are made• To experience learning a language through
sport• Provide an opportunity to discuss ideas in the
context of your school and begin action planning
What is it about Sport and Physical Education that appeals to young people?
What is it about Languages that young people enjoy?
Learning together
• Group and team work
• Competition
• Practical learning opportunities
• Being outside a traditional classroom setting
• Mentoring and coaching
• Developing leadership and teamwork skills
• Communicating with each other
• Learning about others
Examples
The Language of Sport
Some project ideas
• Linking with the PE Department
• Learning about the culture of a country
• Developing leadership skills
• Learning and practising Spanish outside the classroom
• Positive role models
Spanish through handballLymm High School
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• Independent learners
• Role models
• Responsibility
• Communication skills
• Confidence
• Reflective learners
Foreign Language Leaders AwardBramcote Hills
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• ‘Meanings that matter’
• Links to other curriculum areas
• Practical learning opportunities
Context of sport and healthDroitwich Spa
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Peter FaulknerThe Mountbatten School
Active Sessions
Spanish through FootballArsenal Double Club
Dutch through PEJohn Madejski Academy
Sharing your experiences from the Active Sessions
An Introduction to Action Planning
Action Planning
School and name(s) What idea(s)/plans do you have to develop this work over the next 12 months?
Issues/challenges to consider.
What support do you think you will need?
SPORT AND LANGUAGES
Application for funding of joint PE/Sport and Languages project. NAME
SCHOOL
EMAIL ADDRESS
CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER Please outline your project in the following categories Title of project
Aim of project
Year group(s) involved
Timescale
Brief description of project
Any additional information
Please return to:
Sport and Languages
DETAILED ACTION PLAN Name of school
Agreed Issue(s) for action
Implementation of the Project
Programme of Action (including specific dates)
Staff Responsible
Success Criteria (measurable)
Funding Allocation
Evaluation Strategies
Ongoing monitoring
Please return to:
• By the end of this session
- complete the basic action plan
- begin to outline your proposal for submission
- consider the aspects outlined on the Detailed Action Plan
• By the
- submit your proposal to Paul Blagburn for consideration
• By the
- response from Paul Blagburn regarding success of application
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- funds released to successful schools
Timeline
Any questions?
The Language of Sport
Available from
www.ystdirect.org
TOUR DE MOUNTBATTEN
‘Sporting Lingo’
