nala conference 2011 the future for language learning in secondary schools sue kirkham ascl...
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NALA conference 2011
The Future for language learning in secondary schools
Sue Kirkham
ASCL Education Policy Specialist
July 6th 2011
NALA conference 2011
How do ASCL members view languages?
Seminar on languages 2010/summary of issues
Reactions to e-bac and other coalition policies
NALA conference 2011
Issues
Concern at falling numbers KS4 and post-16 Languages successful in
independent/selective/specialist language colleges leading to massive divide
Impact of primary strategy/transition issues CPD/support/funding – patchy impact
NALA conference 2011
Issues
Recruitment and retention of teachers and heads of department
Rigid approaches to pedagogy Behaviour issues GCSE not fit for purpose Perceptions of difficulty
NALA conference 2011
Issues
Performance tables and accountability measures
Wider range of KS4 and post-16 options available
KS3 innovation Wider issue of language learning in an
English speaking country Purpose of language learning not clear
NALA conference 2011
Coalition government
Funding cuts (support/CPD) Changes to specialist school status Impact of e-bac and other performance table
changes National Curriculum review Future of primary languages and transition
issues
NALA conference 2011
The future?
Choice not compulsion from 14+ Primary focus on language awareness Encouragement (HE/employers) Society/political attitudes New approach to MFL qualifications Development of baccalaureate approach