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SECONDARY MFL RESOURCES

Global Perspectives in the National Curriculum: Guidance for Key Stages 3 & 4 - Modern Foreign Languages.
Specific guidance for teachers and advisors to show how and when a global perspective can be integrated into language teaching and how it contributes to other subjects. DEA (1996) £2.00

MFL and Global Citizenship (16+)
This booklet suggests a range of subject areas and methods to bring a global perspective to language study at 'A' level helping to address cross-curricular themes such as multiculturalism, citizenship and the environment. CEWC (1999) £3.00

New Contexts for Modern Languages Learning: Cross Curricular Approaches
Number 27 in the CILT Pathfinder series. Suggestions for curriculum planning and the use of a variety of resources for making links with other areas of the curriculum. CILT (1996).

Maurice Ile Francophne
Mauritius, a multicultural, multi-ethnic francophone nation, was a British colony. It reflects British influences, but has its own character which is brought out vividly in this pack. Activities explore the lives of young people and their views of where they live. The materials meet the National Curriculum guidance for Key stage 3 and 4 French, but allow opportunities to explore wider issues relating to development and citizenship. MUNDI (1997) £15.00

 

 

 

 

 

 

Allons en Haiti (KS3 &4)
Enables pupils to find out about Haiti, the poorest French-speaking country in Latin America and the Caribbean, while learning and practicing the language. Action Aid (1999) £17.25 Linked CD audio disk £7.75

Namibia-gestern, heute und morgen (KS4)
Namibia was a German colony until after the first world war and German is still used extensively although it is not the official language. Wide ranging activities using photographs, listening, music and writing, encourage students to focus on the lives and experiences of young Namibians. The pack gives a unique insight into the similarities between teenagers in both countries, but also explores the impact of war and recent independence in Namibia. MUNDI (2000) £20.00

Locococo - Spanish Voices : The Game
A board game developed by young people from Guatemala, Spain, the UK and the Western Sahara for students of Spanish. It is a team game introducing students to a range of issues relating to development and the rights of the Child, as well as providing stimulating language activities. Available in English or Spanish versions. HEC (2000) £15.00

Reflections of Africa and Britain
Introduces pupils to British and African life focusing on poverty and affluence, the environment, health, education and leisure and challenges common notions about Africa and Africans. Teachers’ information includes a scheme of work and activities for using the photographs in modern languages. A resource book contains photo captions in French and German for the photographs, photocopiable activity booklets, quiz sheets and game. Action Aid (1996) £17.25

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