Primary Sampler Module Teacher's Notes ISL - Flipbook - Page 3
Foreword
The six plans contained in this booklet are provided to support teachers delivering the Primary
Sampler Module in Irish Sign Language. This ten-week sampler module is targeted at pupils in third
to sixth class for up to 1 hour per week within the normal school timetable.
The Sampler Module aims to:
• Generate awareness among pupils of the range of languages used by their peers, including Irish
Sign Language, in their schools and communities which may help support greater inclusion and
appreciation of diversity in society
• Encourage uptake of languages at post-primary level
• Provide opportunities for increased levels of collaboration among the school community with
regard to the celebration of languages and cultures
• Support implementation of Strategy for Foreign Languages
We would like to point out that the order in which the plans appear in this booklet is only a
suggestion, and some teachers might prefer to follow a different sequence. However, the order follows
the progression of the sections of the pupils’ Language Passport and teachers are invited to encourage
pupils to engage with its relevant sections as they progress. Teachers might find that some additional
material is required, such as videos of specific vocabulary, images, or flashcards. We invite teachers to
consult the additional links available for download from our website.
Each plan contains a selection of activities in order to provide enough range to suit different pupils,
from the younger ones in third class to the older ones in sixth class. Teachers will decide which they
would like to use in their classes and how to adapt them to suit their contexts.
Most importantly, we would like to invite our colleagues to encourage pupils’ spontaneity by creating
a safe space where all attempts are rewarded, with an emphasis on communication over accuracy.
We hope that all pupils are given a voice and a chance for their languages to be seen. Finally, we hope
that you will be supported in the delivery of this module through collaboration with other teachers,
as well as with parents and guardians.
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