MFL TSST Information:
Click here to download the MFL 2019 - 2020 TSST flyer
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Those seeking to develop their potential as non-specialist MFL teachers by participating in school-led teacher subject specialism training opportunities in French and Spanish. This might include non-specialist teachers who could potentially teach MFL in addition to their main subject and teachers who want to retrain as MFL teachers.
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Teachers wishing to teach languages cross-phase into the future.
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Providing greater support to languages teachers wishing to return to the profession.
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Includes key developments in MFL teaching, Lesson Planning, Mixed skills, Complex texts, Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, Marking/ Assessment/ AfL, Grammar, Culture.
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Sessions include linguistic content in French and Spanish, however the emphasis is on how to teach languages - ‘pedagogical content knowledge’.
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The training will be extensive from January 2019 to June 2020.
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We will offer a ‘blended’ learning experience:
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Twilight sessions consisting of high quality instruction, facilitated by outstanding languages teachers/SLEs/Lead Practitioners.
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Opportunity to enroll on a 20 credit Masters level course with Newcastle University – ‘Critical Reflection on Professional Practice’ which will allow participants to critically reflect on their language skills/methodological development.
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Opportunities to improve languages through access to Foreign Languages Assistants and access/direction to on-line resources and materials.