Welcome to the ninth edition of Netword Languages Direct,
the ezine for teachers who work in adult and further education.
Adult education news
ShowMi Project: helping
people to promote their language skills
This project has developed materials, linked to the CEFR, to help
people of migrant background and those who support, teach or employ
them, to identify and promote their skills in the languages they
may speak, read, write or understand. If you would be
interested in trying them out with your learners, please contact
Helen Astley.
ShowMi European conference
18-19 June 2011 at Lancashire College, Chorley, Lancashire
(cost £160)
Participants will have the opportunity to share experiences and
find out from experts about:
- Showmi materials and how to use them
- the global perspective on themes such as : multilingualism and
social identity, the benefits of plurilingualism, languages in
employment.
To register or find out more, contact Monica
Woodroffe
National Curriculum Review
The National
Curriculum Review was launched on 20 January and the Government is
eager for those with an interest in education to have their
say.
The review covers all subjects that form part of the National
Curriculum, including modern foreign languages. Amongst other
things, it will consider what subjects should be compulsory at what
age and what workforce support will be required to deliver the new
curriculum.
You have the chance to contribute your ideas on the shape and
content of the curriculum as an individual and as an institution. A
call for evidence has been launched, inviting interested parties to
share their opinions and evidence.
You can respond to the consultation
online
The deadline for responses is 14 April 2011.
Get involved
MFL for Adult Learners: a CILT Cymru
Roadshow
A free half-day event is being run in
venues across Wales throughout March by CILT Cymru.
These events are designed to bring together
teachers of MFL in the Adult Community Learning Sector to discuss
issues of methodology and organisation.
Find out more