Hunt, Marilyn J., Barnes, Ann, Powell, Bob, Lindsay, Geoff and Muijs, Daniel (2005) Primary modern foreign languages: an overview of recent research, key issues and challenges for educational policy and practice. Research Papers in Education, Vol.20 (No.4). pp. 371-390. doi:10.1080/02671520500335774 ISSN 0267-1522.

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Abstract

There has never been a UK-wide policy for primary modern foreign language provision. Scotland, which has for many years managed its educational affairs autonomously, introduced foreign languages into its primary schools over a decade ago. Wales has formulated its own primary and secondary curriculum with due respect for Welsh, tending to give greater priority to its national language than other languages. Northern Ireland, similarly, has had to take account of its indigenous language and has never developed a foreign language programme for young learners. Recent government documents relating to England, however, have outlined an entitlement for all primary-school children in England to learn a language by 2012. In order to achieve this, the DfES has provided additional funding for 19 LEA-led Pathfinder projects to identify sustainable and replicable models. It is appropriate at this point to review the current situation in order to gauge progress and development. This article, written by a research team funded by the DfES to evaluate the Pathfinder projects, outlines the national and international research context, the current national context and the key issues and challenges facing these local education authorities.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1501 Primary Education P Language and Literature > PB Modern European Languages
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Centre for Educational Development, Appraisal and Research (CEDAR) Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute of Education ( -2013)
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Great Britain. Dept. for Education and Skills, Language and languages -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Great Britain, Language and languages -- Study and teaching (Elementary) -- Research, Education and state -- Great Britain, Great Britain -- Government policy
Journal or Publication Title:	Research Papers in Education
Publisher:	Routledge
ISSN:	0267-1522
Official Date:	December 2005
Dates:	Date Event December 2005 Published
Volume:	Vol.20
Number:	No.4
Page Range:	pp. 371-390
DOI:	10.1080/02671520500335774
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access (Creative Commons)

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