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Unlocking Language Proficiency: A Comprehensive Guide to the CEFR Framework and Can-Do Approach in the MFL Classroom

Explore the CEFR framework and the Can-Do approach in the MFL classroom. Discover the origins, objectives, and benefits. Learn how to implement language portfolios and assessment strategies. Gain insights into the European language portfolio and proficiency development. This seminar offers a practical toolkit for teachers and students alike to enhance language learning and showcase proficiency effectively.

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Unlocking Language Proficiency: A Comprehensive Guide to the CEFR Framework and Can-Do Approach in the MFL Classroom

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  1. The CEFR and the MFL classroom PDST seminar Maynooth University 7 Nov 2015 Frédérique.rantz@languagesinitiative.ie

  2. CEFR The bigger picture Learning & Teaching CEFR & the MFL classroom Can-do approach & language portfolios Assessment

  3. Origin: • Council of Europe • Collaborative process of development since 1970s • Launched in 2001 • Objectives: • Descriptive, transparent and coherent system of reference • Cooperation in areas of language learning and certification • Ultimately, improved communication and cooperation in Europe

  4. CEFR The bigger picture

  5. A work in progress… CEFR & CEFR-related resources Generic Language-specific

  6. Syllabus design Examinations Teaching materials Teacher training 47

  7. Who is the CEFR for?

  8. CEFR The bigger picture 6 Overarching principles Communicative Can-do European identity Integration/cohesion Work & travel opportunities Learner at the centre Reflective learner Before & after school Proficiency Language awareness Pluri-lingual/ multilingual ‘partial competences’ Pluri-culturalism/ Multiculturalism Diversity

  9. My languages My level in each language 3 statements max. per partner Take note of: the languages + language levels of both partners

  10. Learning & Teaching CEFR The bigger picture Assessment

  11. Learning & Teaching • Can-do descriptors/language skills • I can … ask somebody to do something • I can … talk about an event, an experience or a dream • I can … understand the key points of a newspaper article • I can … describe events in a brief report • I can… follow detailed directions to a place

  12. Learning & Teaching A CEFR ‘can-do approach’? Can dos are related to the learning context… reflection tool (p.21) Action-oriented language use Communicative definition of language Prioritises the needs of the learners (p.44) I can… Levels Form and meaning are to be treated as interdependent (p.116) Skills Accuracy in self-assessment is increased with reference to clear descriptors-defined standards (p.191)

  13. Learning & Teaching Communicative activity: Writing a letter

  14. Learning & Teaching CEFR principles, can-dos and learning contents Reflection on • My objectives • My progress in different skills • My next goals • How I learn, my strategies • Similarities and differences between languages I know • How the language works • The pieces of work or files which best showcase my proficiency • Similarities and differences with people I have met or heard about • -…

  15. Learning & Teaching 5 benefits of a ‘can-do’ approach - for students? 5 benefits of a ‘can-do’ approach - for teachers ?

  16. Learning & Teaching CEFR ‘Can-do approach’ benefits – for students

  17. Learning & Teaching CEFR ‘Can-do approach’ benefits - for teachers

  18. Assessment CEFR levels of reference Mastery Proficiency Vantage Threshold Waystage Breakthrough

  19. CEFR levels applied across languages

  20. CEFR benchmarked certification systems – comparative table

  21. Proficiency development rate Levels funnel

  22. CEFR reference levels: global scale

  23. Simplified global scale A1/A2 to C1 Global scale

  24. Example of proficiency levels: Overall oral production

  25. Example of proficiency levels: Which is which? Overall written production B2 C1 A1 B1 C2 A2

  26. CEFR qualitative scales – example Qualitative aspects of spoken lang. use Range Accuracy Fluency Interaction coherence

  27. My languages my levels in each language

  28. CEFR The bigger picture Learning & Teaching Assessment

  29. CEFR The bigger picture Learning & Teaching CEFR & the MFL classroom Can-do approach & language portfolios I can… Assessment

  30. CEFR /MFL classroom Can-dos Language portfolios CEFR aligned resources

  31. Wouldn’t it be great…! A practical tool for a can-do reflective approach in action A tool for students to map their progress A tool recognising my students’ pluri-lingualism A way for students to showcase their language proficiency

  32. The European language portfolio in a nutshell

  33. ELP examples

  34. Can-do checklists : How well can I… ? (examples)

  35. ELP and beyond: ‘Our language portfolio’ Whole school or team initiatives

  36. Conclusion: A question and an invitation Question Parallels between the CEFR can-do approach to learning and the Junior Cycle key skills framework?

  37. CEFR and key skills

  38. CEFR and the MFL classroom An invitation CEFR + ELP-based language portfolio = Toolkit for innovation and change in MFL classroom Students mapping their own language learning journey

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