In-School CPD Sessions

  • Text reading 'Feedback in the Languages Classroom' on a light blue background.

    Feedback

    What the research tells us - what does effective feedback look like?

    Your feedback policy - do you need to review your departmental policy?

    Introduction to audio feedback - providing individualised engaging recorded feedback

    Whole class feedback - activities to save marking but maintain impact

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    Recorded Audio Feedback

    •How to provide audio feedback to written work, saving you marking time

    •Creating audio commentary to improve pupil performance in mock exams

    •Encouraging pupils to engage in spoken language as homework

    •Innovative and creative ideas for using audio feedback for the New GCSE Spec.

  • Text: Boosting the engagement of boys in the languages classroom

    Boosting boys' engagement

    •Understand the reasons for the gender gap in Languages

    •Discover some approaches that give boys a platform to succeed

    •Explore practical activities focused on improving the performance and enthusiasm of boys in Language lessons

  • Creating a departmental culture

    -Establishing consistency across the department

    -Embedding a positive culture

    - Raising the profile of Languages

    - Dealing with conflict with colleagues

  • Effective Leadership in Languages

    - What is a successful Languages Department?

    - Improving student recruitment

    - Leading successful teaching and learning

    - Developing a dynamic team

  • Prioritising formative assessment

    - Formative Assessment Principles and Practice

    - Developing Questioning Techniques

    - Practical Approaches to Formative Assessment

    - The “response” in responsive teaching

  • "Improving Behaviour in the Languages Classroom" text graphic

    Behaviour in Languages

    •Enabling good behaviour by implementing effective organisation strategies for even the most disorganised students

    •Building positive relationships with students and catering to their needs

    •Introducing AI and other technology carefully and effectively to improve behaviour and engage students

    •Dealing with conflict and maintaining a pleasant learning environment

  • Text reading "The First Language Lesson of the Year" on a beige background.

    First Language Lesson

    • What should a 1st lesson NOT look like?

    • How to get students to see the bigger picture

    • How much work should students complete in that first lesson?

    • Dealing with admin.

  • Text reading 'Perfect Starter Activities in the Languages Classroom'

    Perfect Starters in Languages

    What is the purpose of a starter?

    What does a good starter NOT look like?

    Some practical examples for Languages

    How will you check understanding?

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