TTLH CPD

How can we get all learners in Ks2 – Ks5 to value language learning?

Open to language teachers and leaders in primary and secondary settings, this session aims to bring teachers together to explore:

1.  The underpinning principles of motivation theory.
2.  How these principles impact our learners whether they are in Year 3 or in Year 13.
3.  What a ‘useful’ legacy of Ks2, Ks3 and Ks4 language study might be.
4.  What a consistent narrative about the value of language learning might look like.
5.  How schools could work more collaboratively to provide a more successful Language Learning transition from primary into secondary.

Lunch will be provided

Launching the Language Hub Programme and Exploring Next Steps with the new GCSE

Join the Trent and Tame team, our partner and affiliate schools and Helen Myers as we explore what you could and should be doing right now to get ready for September 2024.

Take your place in our regional community of language teachers and leaders.  We are excited to meet you!

This event will be held at two sites.  The Arthur Terry School in Sutton Coldfield and Painsley Catholic College in Staffordshire.  Bookings for this event have now closed. Please e-mail ttlh@atlp.org.uk to be added to the waiting list.

Home, Heritage and Community Languages.  What a HOD needs to know before the summer 23/24 exam series.

This session will be led by Clare Allison, NCLE’s HHCL expert.  This is an opportunity for you to get some great advice about supporting your HHCL candidates to secure the best possible grade whilst networking with fellow language teachers to potentially create reciprocal speaking examiner links.

The Trent and Tame Language Hub Team based at the Arthur Terry School are delighted to invite all those involved in the delivery of primary language provision in Birmingham to TTLH’s Primary Launch Event.

Date:  Wednesday 12th June.  2.00p.m – 4.00p.m

Venue:  Boldmere St Michael’s Football Club. B73 5RY

Focus:  Exploring intrinsic motivation for language learning and creating a culture where all languages are valued in school.

In this session we’ll explore motivation theory and consider how our existing language provision in school supports learners to become independent and confident linguists.  We’ll also explore case studies from across the country exploring how schools ensure all languages are valued within their settings, with an eye on preparing for European Day of Languages in September 2024.

Join language teachers from across the region in our second CPD session looking forward to the new GCSE with first teaching in September 2024.  In the morning session (9.00 – 12.00) we will:

1. Develop our knowledge and understanding of motivation theory.  What does research tell us might support our learners to develop intrinsic motivation for language learning?

2. Discuss key take-aways from motivation theory which could impact the way in which we teach KS4 languages

3. Explore some of the ‘new’ elements of the reformed GCSE specification.  How might we adjust our teaching practice to support learners to tackle these areas?

4. Identify next steps and concrete actions.

In the afternoon session, we will:

5.  Enjoy lunch and time to network with like-minded colleagues

6.  Work collaboratively across schools to develop and share resources and best practice.

Motivation and Oracy

Building on the principles of motivation theory explored in the 23-24 academic year, this session will explore how we can get the students in your classrooms communicating.

In this session we’ll explore:

1.The active ingredients needed to get teachers and students using more TL in the classroom

2.How to break down student barriers to ‘talk’

3.How to create a climate where students feel happy to ‘talk’

4. Tried and Tested ‘talk’ activities

Lunch will be provided.

There will be opportunities to hear from colleagues and to share best practice.  Everyone is welcome regardless of whether you were able to attend the initial session.