A Practical Guide to Teaching Modern Foreign Languages in the Secondary School

Dr Norbert Pachler is Associate Dean: Initial and Continuing Professional Development and Co-Director for the Centre of Excellence in Work-based Learning for Education Professionals at the Institute of Education, University of London. He was previously Subject Leader for the Secondary PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages and Course Leader for the MA in Modern Languages in Education. Ana Redondo is Lecturer in Education in the School of Culture, Language and Communication at the Institute of Education, University of London. She is currently a part-time tutor on the Secondary PGCE in Modern Foreign Languages, and is also a part-time Head of Modern Languages and Senior Teacher at a London secondary school.

Section 1: Key Pedagogical Issues and Planning 1. Communicative Approaches to Modern Foreign Language Teaching and using Target Language 2. Planning Modern Foreign Language Lessons 3. Presenting New Vocabulary and Structures 4. Developing Modern Foreign Language Skills through Formative Assessment Section 2: Developing Key Skills, Knowledge and Understanding 5. Developing Listening Skills in the Modern Foreign Language 6. Developing Speaking Skills in the Modern Foreign Language 7. Use of Storylines to Develop Reading and Writing Skills 8. Grammar in the Modern Foreign Language Classroom 9. Cultural Awareness and Visits Abroad 10. Internet-Based Approaches to Modern Foreign Language Teaching and Learning Section 3: Broadening Your Perspective 11. Why Teach MFL at KS2? 12. Working with Other Adults Inside and Outside the Classroom 13. Reflective Practice through Teacher Research