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The Future for language learning in secondary schools Sue Kirkham ASCL Education Policy Specialist

The Future for language learning in secondary schools Sue Kirkham ASCL Education Policy Specialist July 6 th 2011. How do ASCL members view languages?. Seminar on languages 2010/summary of issues Reactions to e-bac and other coalition policies. Issues.

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The Future for language learning in secondary schools Sue Kirkham ASCL Education Policy Specialist

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  1. The Future for language learning in secondary schools Sue Kirkham ASCL Education Policy Specialist July 6th 2011

  2. How do ASCL members view languages? • Seminar on languages 2010/summary of issues • Reactions to e-bac and other coalition policies

  3. 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

  4. Issues • Recruitment and retention of teachers and heads of department • Rigid approaches to pedagogy • Behaviour issues • GCSE not fit for purpose • Perceptions of difficulty

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

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