Hunt, Marilyn J., Barnes, Ann, 1964- and Redford, Jo. (2009) MFL homework in Year 9 French: rising to the challenge. Language Learning Journal, Vol.37 (No.1). pp. 35-49. ISSN 0957-1736

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Abstract

The objectives of this article are, first, to describe a collaborative project between teacher educators and a foreign languages (FL) department in a specialist language college and, second, to evaluate its success. The project focuses on Year 9 pupils across the ability range (in four groups) and involves staff in both institutions working together to plan and produce stimulating homework tasks in French, integrated into the spring term scheme of work. Pupils' work and progress were evaluated and their views sought as well as those of participating staff. A classroom-based action research approach was adopted for the project. The article concludes with outcomes, which include recommendations and ideas to increase the effectiveness of FL homework.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Alternative Title:	Modern Foreign Language homework in Year 9 French: rising to the challenge
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools P Language and Literature > PC Romance languages
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Education, Secondary -- Great Britain, French language -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- English speakers, Homework -- Great Britain, Teaching -- Methodology
Journal or Publication Title:	Language Learning Journal
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	0957-1736
Date:	April 2009
Volume:	Vol.37
Number:	No.1
Page Range:	pp. 35-49
Identification Number:	10.1080/09571730902717612
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
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URI:	http://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/id/eprint/1272

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