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School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures Directorate of External Relations

School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures Directorate of External Relations. Outreach projects Ameeta Chadha. LLC working in schools: problems and solutions. Current projects Work with students Work with schools Questions. Current Projects. Sharing Words Keep Talking VI Form Days

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School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures Directorate of External Relations

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  1. School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures Directorate of External Relations Outreach projects Ameeta Chadha http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  2. LLC working in schools: problems and solutions • Current projects • Work with students • Work with schools • Questions http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  3. Current Projects • Sharing Words • Keep Talking • VI Form Days • University of Manchester Insight into Languages Programme (UMILAP) • Bridging the Gap • Language Teachers’ Consultative Forum (LATCOF) • Foreign Languages Awareness Group (FLAGS) • “Why Study Languages” presentation • Taster sessions • Arabica http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  4. Sharing Words • Uses native speaking Erasmus students to provide conversation classes in Manchester schools • Working with GCSE and A Level classes to enhance learners’ oral provision, confidence and competence • Erasmus students gain transferable skills as well as enhancing their cultural integration during their year abroad • School pupils learn about the culture of the country whose language they are learning http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  5. Keep Talking • A three strand programme of support to KS3 pupils and their teachers • This programme is designed to motivate KS3 pupils and encourage language uptake in KS4 and beyond • Strand A - Current undergraduate language students provide classroom assistance in local schools • Strand B – Pupils visit the University to find out more about studying languages at University • Strand C – Teachers’ Symposia • Funded by HEIF(3) http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  6. VI Form Days: A2 Level • Curricula-targeted language study workshops for year 13 pupils to support and encourage post-16 and University level study • This project aims to motivate and build confidence in the four essential skills tested in their formal examinations • Pupils experience University life by being on campus, using University facilities and being taught by University staff • Interaction with current students allows pupils to find out more about studying languages at University. http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  7. UMILAP – University of Manchester Insight into Languages Programme • Structured campus visits for KS4 pupils (years 10-11) to raise aspirations and awareness of studying languages • Pupils are given access to open language-learning technologies in our Language Centre • Talks about language provision, careers and life as a student provide them with a greater knowledge of studying languages at degree level • Interaction with current students and the visit to the campus allows pupils to find out more about University life. http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  8. Bridging the Gap: AS Level • Language enhancement days for year 12 pupils (have previously run this for year 11 pupils) • This project addresses the transitions in language study from AS to A2 level or GCSE to AS level • Focuses on grammatical knowledge, oral competence and writing skills • Teaching materials for the day are closely aligned to exam-based curricula. http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  9. Language Teachers’ Consultative Forum (LATCOF) • Early evening meetings monthly for regional language teachers from secondary/VI form and HE (U of M only) • Meetings focus on thematic issues, e.g. grammar teaching; motivating take-up of language learning, mutual understanding of pedagogical approaches and curricular design • Notes from meetings are disseminated on the External Relations website to enable wider access of best practice and a strategic review of curricula and methodologies. http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  10. Foreign Languages Awareness Groups (FLAGS) • Undergraduate students act as peer mentors to promote less widely taught languages to schools and colleges in the north west • Languages currently part of the FLAGS programme are Russian, Italian and Portuguese with lessons being developed in Middle Eastern languages • Purpose-built webCT materials create a virtual learning environment to deliver beginner-level sessions to introduce year 11-13 pupils to a new language and culture. • Mentors build up supportive relationships with their mentees which can extend into their year abroad. http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  11. “Why Study Languages” talk • Members of School staff deliver the Subject-centre’s presentation “Why Study languages?” to schools and colleges, adapted to reflect University of Manchester provision • Usual audiences are: year 9 to encourage KS4 take-up; years 10 &11 to encourage VI form take-up; years 12-13 to encourage University take-up • The talk promotes the purpose of learning languages and examines the social and professional benefits of possessing language skills http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  12. Arabica • Supporting the development of a network of teachers of Arabic and those with an interest in Arabic through providing administrative support to the Arabica project • This includes building up a database of contacts and maintaining the Arabica website http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  13. WORK WITH STUDENTS http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  14. Types of students • Undergraduates – helping in lessons within schools, leading campus tours, talking about life as a language student, talking about the year abroad, acting as a student mentor (virtual and real) • Postgraduates – assisting with activities within the Language Centre, developing materials for the website • Erasmus students – Sharing Words project within schools, Question and Answer sessions with native speakers, adding the cultural dimension http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  15. Working with Students -Problems • Reliability – students cancelling at the last minute • Agreeing to go into schools but changing their minds • Getting busy as term goes on and realising they don’t have enough time • Timetable changes in second semester • Differences in holiday and exam periods between University and School • Year abroad – students aren’t around for long • Costs http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  16. Working with Students -Benefits for them • Students who are planning on doing a PGCE can benefit from the work experience • It can prepare 2nd year students for their 3rd year placements abroad • It looks good on their CV and helps them to stand out from the crowd • Extra money from a flexible job • They enjoy the work! http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  17. WORK WITH SCHOOLS http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  18. Working with Schools -Organisation • Schools database • Timing – term times, exams, working day • Contact with teachers • Logistical issues – permission from Head, consent forms for pupils, supply cover • Risk Assessments http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  19. Working with Schools -Problems • Differences in holidays and busy periods • Contact with teachers • Logistical issues • Costs • Ownership of project – rearranging lessons, asking for extra hours • Lack of communication - no feedback about how the students are getting on • Drop out rate – last minute cancellations or not turning up on the day for events http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  20. Working with Schools –Benefits for them • There is better communication between schools and Universities • Schools have support in their aim to encourage language study • Access to resources they don’t have – Language Centre, native speaking students etc. • Pupils can interact with students and learn more about University – this can help to raise aspirations • Increased numbers of pupils taking languages http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  21. QUESTIONS? http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  22. Contact details External Relations Manager: Ameeta Chadha Ameeta.chadha@manchester.ac.uk 0161 275 8059 Project Officer (Sharing Words, FLAGS, VI Form Days, Bridging the Gap): Gabriele Ashcroft Gabriele.ashcroft@manchester.ac.uk 0161 275 3429 Website: www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/ExternalRelations/ http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

  23. School of Languages, Linguistics and Cultures http://www.llc.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/support-schools/

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