Languages 1+2 Parent Presentation

Dr Alasdair Allan, Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland’s Languages

1+2 Approach to Language Learning

Scottish Government Manifesto 2011Language learning to become the norm in

Scottish Primary SchoolsBased on European Union ModelDelivered by class teacher as part of the

normal curriculum

Background to the 1+2 Approach:What is 1+2 ?

Mother tongue = L1

All children in Scotland access a modern language from P1 = L2

All children have exposure to another modern language no later than P5 = L3

Phased approach 2014 - 2020

Some frequently asked questions……

Why should my child learn other languages?

More than 75% of the world’s population does not speak English.

Language learning deepens our awareness of other cultures.

Equips our children with skills for the workplace.

Strengthens knowledge and improves literacy in the mother tongue.

When will my child start learning another language?

By 2020 all Scottish primary school children will learn a second language from P.1-S3.

It is expected there will be the opportunity to sit a national qualification in the second language.

Third language no later than P.5

Languages studied in West LothianL2 = French or SpanishL3 discussion to be taken forward in

session 15-16Languages available in secondaries:

French, Spanish, Italian, German and Mandarin

Opportunity offered to study Gaelic at nearest learning centre. Transport cost met by WLC.

Transition to S1

In most cases your child will continue studying L2 through BGE.

P.7 profile will inform S1 language learning.

In time it is hoped L3 may be offered as an additional choice through BGE.

When mother tongue is not English, what does 1+2 mean?Mother tongue = L1English = L2Other modern language = L3Mother tongue to be recognised and

valued.

ASN Learners and 1+2

Entitlement to learn another language at a level appropriate to needs.

Support to be given to overcome barriers to learning.

You may wish to discuss this on an individual basis with your school.

Will my child confuse languages?

Language learning will encourage literacy skill development.

Languages interconnected: encourages recognition of how languages work.

How will language learning fit into the curriculum?

Normal part of the curriculumEmbedded in early stagesUse of language learning in daily

classroom routinesIncluded in other areas of the curriculum

eg. Maths, P.E or Topic

How can I support my child?

Positive attitude to languages and other cultures.

Have fun!Ask your child to teach you what they

have learned.Label household items, look at interesting

websites, read cartoon in other languages etc.