New – MFL Course

Description

Enhance your linguist skills with our MFL course. Understand the importance of MFL in the Primary Curriculum and its alignment with the Primary Language Curriculum. 

This new course is designed to equip Irish primary teachers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to introduce Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) into their classrooms. Teachers will be guided in creating a positive and engaging environment that supports language learning for primary pupils. The course also offers valuable insight into the role of MFL within the Primary Curriculum and its connection to the Primary Language Curriculum. It encourages the development of dynamic and inclusive classrooms where language learning can thrive. By nurturing curiosity and enthusiasm for languages, the course helps foster a vibrant and supportive learning experience.

Key Principles

1. To equip Irish primary teachers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to introduce Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) in their classrooms.
2. To explore effective methodologies and resources for teaching MFL to young learners.
3. To align MFL teaching with the Primary Language Curriculum and the broader goals of the Irish education system.
4. To promote cultural awareness and inclusivity through the teaching of MFL.
5. To foster a positive and engaging language-learning environment for primary pupils.

This new EPV course is designed to provide Irish primary teachers with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to introduce Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) in their classrooms. It also encourages participants to create a positive and engaging environment for language learning among primary pupils.