Modern Foreign Languages – French
Intent
Regardless of where they begin, the goal of MFL is to encourage children’s curiosity, notably but not expressly about the French language and culture. This will enable children to understand different cultures and, in turn, try to learn about both their own and that of others. We fervently believe that every single child is a high-performance learner who is capable of achieving academic success and leading a life full of opportunity and fulfilment. We also want to instil confidence and enthusiasm in language study. Based on what we know about how children learn, as a school, we employ a special teaching and learning framework that empowers children. We want to introduce, sustain, and expand understanding about culture and language around the world by removing obstacles to success.
Implementation
At Parkhill Junior, we believe that learning has no boundaries, thus we give each student high quality learning opportunities that they will require to succeed in learning a foreign language. Every week, a focus group is held where children can learn more about the French language and culture outside of the classroom and foster a love for it. Activities including drama help teach this. Events are held to give the learners a chance to express their creativity in relation to the subject and learn using many techniques.
Impact
Our learners will respect different languages and cultures and be able to communicate and connect with local communities and the rest of the world much more effectively, in both the spoken and written language.