1+2 Approach Language Learning in Scotland

Aims What is the 1+2 Approach and what does it mean for the children and teachers North Ayrshire?

2011: Scottish Government manifesto commitment “We will introduce a norm for language learning in schools based on the European Union 1 + 2 model – that is we will create the conditions in which every child will learn two languages in addition to their own mother tongue. This will be rolled out over two Parliaments, and will create a new model for language acquisition in Scotland.”

1 mother tongue 2 additional languages Three is the magic number + L2 an additional language: P1 –S3 L3 a further language: P5-P7 By 2020

Every child will learn two languages (L2 and L3) in addition to their own mother tongue. Which languages? How? What expectations for learning? Why?

Embedding language learning: primary HOW in P1- P4? Basic Greetings Basic Colours Snacks Numbers 1-10 Stories, Games & Songs Days of the Week Daily Routines Classroom Talk Praise Cultural Awareness P1 Programme Embedding language learning: primary

Embedding into daily routines (specialists, native speakers) Approaches and Methodologies Cross -Curricular IDL Embedding into daily routines Active Learning Outdoor Learning Teaching through Target Language (specialists, native speakers) Learning through play Active Learing

HOW in P5-P7? Online resources- High Five North Ayrshire Staff Site Youtube Ipad apps Games Across the curriculum All aspects of language covered- talking and listening and reading and writing.

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