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SALT 2011

SALT 2011. Using film. in the classroom. Rationale. Language in action Language is no longer just an academic, classroom-confined exercise Real – people use language to communicate Education through entertainment. Rationale. Culture and background

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SALT 2011

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  1. SALT 2011 Using film in the classroom

  2. Rationale Language in action Language is no longer just an academic, classroom-confined exercise Real – people use language to communicate Education through entertainment

  3. Rationale Culture and background Language in context, revealing much about French culture, society and thinking Discussion of these aspects – not restricted to language

  4. Rationale Reading remains unpopular No guarantee reading will be done (in class?) Film is watched and discussed in class – open to pupil input, can be led and controlled

  5. Rationale Enthusiasm Watching a film is not regarded as work, yet end result is the same Discussion of themes and character leads to a desire to express ideas May lead to other ventures/extension activities – reviews on internet, concerts, trips

  6. Rationale Questions?

  7. Potted history

  8. Potted history In the beginning ….. There was ….. FUN !

  9. Potted history End of term treat Jean-Paul Belmondo films Diva Bond films – in French! Recorded from TV

  10. Potted history 1985 Adviser suggested “Les Enfants du Paradis” for study at SYS Discussion of character and theme – no set notes

  11. Potted history Practice extended to Higher Subway Le Salaire de la Peur Revised Higher Jean de Florette (+ book) Nikita (+ novelisation) No set notes

  12. Potted history SYS Developed background material on Luc Besson films (common threads) Subway The Big Blue Nikita Leon Still no set notes

  13. Higher Still Late 90s 2 Speaking Assessments – second on film/book + writing NAB (preparation for Speaking) Outline, character, development, theme, personal reaction Something substantial

  14. Higher Still “Les Misérables” tour 1998 Trip to Edinburgh Higher class asked to study Les Mis (ERV) Study guide provided

  15. Higher Still 18 page study guide written and provided – discussion of characters themes (e.g. love, tolerance) background writing style All discussed in class, followed by a review guide (questions in French, based on discussion)

  16. Higher Still ERV - element that brought most satisfaction Extended practice to include notes on: “Les Enfants du Paradis” “Jean de Florette” “Notre Dame de Paris”

  17. Higher Still Musicals particularly successful, not just with seniors S4 and S3 wanted to share Clips – song words (translation, dictionary, sing-along) Review?

  18. Higher Still S4 (and eventually S3) review notes Brief discussion of piece Vocabulary provided for outline, character description, identification of themes, personal reaction

  19. Higher Still Practice extended to include review notes on: “Les Choristes” “Le Dîner de Cons” “Les Misérables” (1995 film version)

  20. Higher Still Questions in French were developed to allow S2 to improve writing skills. Mr Holland’s Opus Les Choristes

  21. Higher Still Film clips used for listening comprehension Songs – blanks, translation, sing-along Reward for good behaviour/effort Fun

  22. Higher Still Summary: S1 Fun + discussion S2 Fun + discussion + questions in French S3 Fun + discussion + questions in French + review notes in French S4 Fun + discussion + review notes in French H Fun + discussion + preparation for Writing NAB (the most rewarding element) AH Fun + discussion + preparation for Writing NAB/Folio (the most rewarding element)

  23. Curriculum for Excellence Cross curricular links and projects Background – history Empathy – health and well-being School trips – confidence, independence, responsibility Concerts – success, confidence, team-work, responsibility Any number of Es and Os!

  24. Curriculum for Excellence Lends itself well to collaborative and co-operative methodologies as a class in groups presentations

  25. Curriculum for Excellence Co-operative learning class Create a course Teaching films Best practice for pupils and teachers

  26. Curriculum for Excellence Team teaching with English Develop co-operative techniques 2CfE Studying “Planet of the Apes” Racism, slavery, animal cruelty etc.

  27. Website Re-inventing the wheel All notes available at stuartfernie.org • French literature • Simple teaching materials • Teaching reflections • Reflections on films

  28. Website Reading is unpopular “Video discussions” to accompany/replace reading notes Introduction / Post discussion Les Misérables Jean de Florette Les Enfants du Paradis Les Choristes Luc Besson films

  29. SALT 2011 Using film in the classroom Questions?

  30. SALT 2011 Using film in the classroom La torture est terminée!

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