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NEW Comenius South West eNewsletter (December 08 Issue)

WebCoverWe are proud to present the new version of the Comenius SW eNewsletter.

Available in both Printable and Interactive (web-based) versions. 

 

If you would like to share news of language related events, initiatives or successes in your area, please contact Mark at Comenius SW:

Mark.Haley@uwe.ac.uk


Diploma in Languages - Seeking young people's opinions

 

Dear colleague,

 

As part of the development of the Diploma in Languages, we are seeking young people's opinions on its constituent elements, alongside two other Diplomas in Science and Humanities.

 

A survey of learners is now live and can be accessed via Pye Tait's SurveyZone™

 

We would be very grateful if you could spare a few minutes to participate in this survey and make sure that the Diploma in Languages has content which is appealing and relevant to young people.  

 

 

Many thanks,

 

The Diploma in Languages Project Team

CILT (The National Centre for Languages)

Bringing language learning to life

www.diploma-in-languages.co.uk


NEW MFL Events Update..... 

Free Spirit Poetry Competition 2009

This European Language Award winning competition is open to pupils aged 10-18 in Primary, Middle and Secondary schools in the UK.

There are three entry groups: Years 6-8, 9-11,12-13.

Closing Date: Weds 01 Apr 2009

 

'Secondary Modern Languages Conference'

*Flyer*

Fri 30 Jan 2009

Dartington Hall, Totnes, Devon

COST: £180-190

This annual conference brings the very best national and local speakers together in an event that provides the most up to date information, stimulating and challenging debate on all issues relating to modern

languages in secondary schools. This year’s conference offers workshops and presentations with three main areas of focus:

 

~ Making the Most of Opportunities at Key Stage 3

~ The New Languages GCSE

~ Improving Take-Up at 14-19

 

Event contact: Tara Hooper (tara.hooper@devon.gov.uk)  

'Blended Learning Seminar'

Weds 21 Jan 2009

Sir John Colfox School, Bridport, Dorset

Cost per applicant: FREE

 

This seminar is particularly relevant for teachers and LA advisers involved in the delivery of languages in the post-16 sector. The Blended Learning approach will become increasingly important with the introduction of the new diplomas.


Phone a Friend"PHONE A FRIEND"

 

If you are teaching a language in KS2 and would like advice on anything from pronunciation to policy you will be able to phone our KS2 Consultant and leave a message. If we don’t have the answer to your query we will make it our business to find out.

 

07917 085231

N.B. This is a mobile phone number and you will be charged according to the rates set by your service provider.


Meet the Comenius South West Team

Irene Wilkie

Irene Wilkie

Email: Irene.Wilkie@UWE.ac.uk

 

Geoff Grigg

 

Geoff Grigg

Email: ggrigg@cornwall.gov.uk

 

Chris Wakely

Chris Wakely

Email: chris.wakely@devon.gov.uk

 

 

Comenius SW is a partnership between the University of the West of England (Bristol), Devon Education Services and Cornwall County Council. The Comenius Regional Manager is Irene Wilkie, the Devon office is run by Chris Wakely and the Cornwall office by Geoff Grigg.

 


Comenius South West

 

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Tel: 0117 3282391 | Fax: 0117 328 2295 | email: ComeniusSW@uwe.ac.uk

 

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Comenius SW Partners

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