Modern Languages
A Curriculum for Excellence asks teachers to think about their educational aims and values and their classroom practice. It will give teachers more responsibility to use their professional judgement and creativity within broad parameters.
Although the 5-14 curriculum will be with us for the immediate future, use this short Reflection Guide to help you think about adapting your classroom practice in accordance with the principles and purposes of A Curriculum for Excellence.
Internet challenges in modern languages
Ideas for setting internet challenges or webquests to enable pupils to expand their knowledge of modern languages.
Links abroad
Establishing, maintaining and expanding links with foreign schools and pupils can improve language skills, cultural awareness and knowledge of the world. Here's how to do it.
Taking part in an EU Lingua project
East Ayrshire Council and colleagues from Europe took part in a Lingua project to create teaching material for 6-10-year olds.
Transitions with modern languages
Teaching plans for modern and foreign languges in late primary which help children to make the transition to secondary school and information on how Banchory Primary School used Passport to Europe with primary seven pupils.
Teaching languages through drama
Drama helps learners to experience languages. Use these scripts in German, French and Italian for school plays and follow the tips for a successful production.
Football videos celebrate languages and friendship
Pupils at Dalmellington Primary School made videos during World Cup 2006 with the theme 'A time to make friends'.
Critical skills in the language classroom
The experiences of a teacher from Lossiemouth High School of a Critical Skills course and how she applies the techniques she learned.
Chinese language special
How schools have started to introduce Chinese language and culture across the curriculum - interviews with foreign language assistants and teachers and resources, quizzes and blogs.
Our links with a Chinese school
Teachers and students at Grantown Grammar School have gained many benefits from linking with a school in China.