Introduction
What's New in MFL?
The teaching of modern foreign languages has experienced
some significant developments over the last two years with first of
all the creation in 2002 of a Framework for the teaching of Modern Foreign
Languages at Key Stage 3. This document reinforces the messages of the
2000 National Curriculum and brings MFL in line with the whole school
KS3 Strategy with a major focus on planning, the sharing of clear an
realistic
lesson objectives and increased pupils’ participation.
Since 2004 it is no longer compulsory to study a Modern Foreign Language
at Key Stage 4 although all pupils have an entitlement to do so if so
they wish.
It is worth pointing that there is also some on-going research about developing
a national accreditation scheme of graded assessment to support the existing
qualifications from Key Stage 2 to adult education.
By 2010 all pupils aged 7 will have an entitlement to study a modern
foreign language. Many schemes are being currently piloted across the
country and a Framework document for Key Stage 2 is being developed.
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