A thought provoking presentation from Camilla Smith on a social justice perspective in languages education starting from an acknowledged political position.
The example an environmental theme embedding grammar illustrated what can be done in the classroom
A syllabus may mention social equality but if it is organised by grammar rather than social equality the syllabus may be thin on social justice issues
Examples of how a theme of colonialism can integrate a focus on both social justice issues and grammar.
Thank you @drjoeford.bsky.social
The plenary session before lunch was positively noisy with professional exchanges of ideas on the tables.
Great energy in the room.
Feels like the delegates are ready for lunch.
What hooked you into languages?
This question asked at the start by the two presenters created an excited buzz in the room
Some great examples from the Young Translators & the acknowledgement that creativity is an issue of social justice
Thanks to Jenni Bindon & Vera Koehler-Lewis for sharing the experience of the West Country Schools Trust of a standardised curriculum as a base that can be built on & interpreted differently for schools in the Trust
Teachers freed to think about how to teach
Thank you Simon for a rich and multi-layered picture of who we are as language people
The exciting ways this can be realised with learners, such illustrating names as an autobiographical expression of social identities
And the structural issues we need to address
Our Annual Conference is about to start, delegates are gathering and we are looking forward to some thought provoking presentations
This invitation to tender may interest subject experts
In anticipation of Curriculum & Assessment Review final report & acceptance of recommendations, subject experts required to revise NC PoS & qualifications subject content, closing date Oct 14
www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/44ffb...
