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A potential library for primary MFL pedagogy: the case of Young Pathfinders
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Hunt, Marilyn J. and Barnes, Ann (2006) A potential library for primary MFL pedagogy: the case of Young Pathfinders. Language Learning Journal, Vol.33 (No.1). pp. 68-74. doi:10.1080/09571730685200131 ISSN 0957-1736.
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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09571730685200131
Abstract
As readers of this journal will know very well, 2010 will see all KS2 (ages 7-11) pupils in England entitled to learn a modern foreign language in normal curriculum time. This development of the commitment to primary language learning should provide an excellent opportunity and experience for pupils, whilst at the same time requiring some radical changes for many teachers, schools and much of the wider language learning community.
Recent research has indicated general trends suggesting an increase in primary languages already, in anticipation of this development and even beforehand. One of the most recent studies indicates that 43% of primary children currently learn a foreign language at KS2, either in class or as an extra-curricular activity, although the extent of this learning varies considerably (Driscoll, Jones and Macrory, 2004). It has also been suggested (Muijs et al, 2005) that there are certain aspects of the process that will be particularly demanding if the challenge of providing this entitlement are to be met.
Item Type: | Journal Article | ||||
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Alternative Title: | A potential library for primary Modern Foreign Language pedagogy: the case of Young Pathfinders | ||||
Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1501 Primary Education | ||||
Divisions: | Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education ( -2013) | ||||
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Young pathfinder, Education, Elementary -- Great Britain, Teaching -- Aids and devices, Language and languages -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Great Britain | ||||
Journal or Publication Title: | Language Learning Journal | ||||
Publisher: | Routledge | ||||
ISSN: | 0957-1736 | ||||
Official Date: | July 2006 | ||||
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Volume: | Vol.33 | ||||
Number: | No.1 | ||||
Page Range: | pp. 68-74 | ||||
DOI: | 10.1080/09571730685200131 | ||||
Status: | Peer Reviewed | ||||
Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
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