Primary Sampler Module Teacher's Notes MFL - Flipbook - Page 3
Foreword
The seven plans contained in this booklet are provided to support teachers delivering the Primary
Sampler Module in any of the modern foreign languages. 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:
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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
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Encourage uptake of languages at post-primary level
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Provide opportunities for increased levels of collaboration among the school community with
regard to the celebration of languages and cultures
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Support implementation of Strategy for Foreign Languages
We would like to point out that the order in which they 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.
The plans are not language-specific, and we have created them to be as adaptable as possible. As a
result, teachers might find that some additional material is required, such as language-specific
vocabulary, images, or flashcards. We invite teachers to consult the additional documents 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 heard and 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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