Full Description
Designed as a text to support student-teachers on a course of initial teacher education, this book focuses on the key skills of teaching modern foreign languages. A practical focus is underpinned by theoretical perspective and account is taken of national statutory frameworks. The book aims to assist student-teachers and also provide support for mentors and tutors working with modern foreign language students.
Contents
Introduction; 1. The place of MFL in the curriculum; 2. ITE in MFL; 3. Learning styles and teaching methods in MFL; 4. Lesson observation, planning and evaluation; 5. Presenting new language and teaching the four language skills; 6. Teaching grammar and cultural awareness; 7. Pupils with motivational difficulties and/or special educational needs; 8. Teaching in the target language - a critical appraisal; 9. Assessment of MFL; 10. resources and materials; 11. technology in the MFL classroom; 12. Beyond the the MFL classroom; 13. Professional development; Appendices