Primary Sampler Module Teacher's Notes ISL - Flipbook - Page 4
A guide to the sections of each plan
The main Heading captures the central theme.
The Overview introduces the plan, providing a link with the aims of the module and the rationale.
The Learning intentions describe the learning outcomes that pupils should be able to demonstrate
after having engaged with the various activities.
The Links with the Primary Curriculum show potential for cross-curricular opportunities and
interconnection with other areas, subjects, and strands from the Primary Curriculum. For tutors who
are not familiar with the Primary Curriculum, it will be very beneficial to link with the hosting primary
teacher to explore these. Primary school teachers, on the other hand, might think about further
extension activities and links with curricular areas other than those listed.
In some of the plans, Questions and suggested vocabulary are also included. This is intended as a
guide and reflects the content of the Language Passport. We have also included information on Deaf
culture and suggestions for exploring it with the pupils. This is of particular importance to achieve
the first aim of the Sampler Module.
The Before we start and Before we finish prompts provide opportunities for student and class
reflection before and at the end of a series of activities. Together with the Language Passport, they
accompany pupils on their journey towards increased communicative competence, language
awareness, awareness of Deaf culture, and understanding of their own learning strategies.
The Suggested activities are a non-exhaustive list, as described above, but rather a guide to support
teachers and offer some suggestions.
The Language Passport icon offers a visual reminder of the relevant pages that teachers might invite
pupils to refer to, complete, and reflect on during or after each class.
The What went well and Even better if areas are for teachers to note their reflections on various
aspects of the lessons, such as: time and classroom management; pupil engagement and motivation;
extent of pupils’ achievement of the learning intentions; language-specific and cross-curricular
outcomes; how to improve the effectiveness of the class or of individual activities; further ideas to
better achieve learning intentions; and, generally, everything worth noting down for one’s own future
reference and to support colleagues.
We hope that you will find these ideas useful, and above all that you and your pupils enjoy the
experience of having fun whilst engaging with Irish Sign Language.
The Primary Team at PPLI
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