Modern Foreign Language (Spanish)
Intent
All
pupils at Salisbury Manor Primary have the right to a rich and deep
learning experience that includes the learning of the basics of an additional
language. The study of Languages prepares pupils to participate in a rapidly
changing world in which work and other activities are increasingly carried out
in languages other than English. Language learning provides liberation from
insularity and provides an opening to other cultures. children an
opportunity to communicate in another language, which they can ultimately use
in the real world. It also enables the children to develop early
language acquisition skills that facilitate their understanding of the
patterns of language and how these differ from or are similar
to English. It helps them to develop communication skills, including the
key skills of speaking and listening, and extends their knowledge of how
language works. Pupils use language to communicate information responsibly
and creatively; learning how to use languages to enable access to ideas and experiences
from a wide range of people, communities and cultures across our
school and wider demographic. In addition, understanding a modern foreign
language increases a child’s understanding of their own language, and the
building blocks which form this. The process of learning a foreign language
reinforces fluency and understanding of grammar, syntax, sentence structure and
verbal precision. Increased capability in the use of languages can also promote
initiative and independent learning and encourages diversity within
society.
We
teach a curriculum that enables our pupils to become effective users
of language, and show an understanding and respect of different
cultures in our local, national and global communities. Through the teaching of
Spanish at Salisbury Manor, we aim to:
§ Ensure every child has the opportunity, throughout Key Stage 2, to study
Spanish as a foreign language.
§ Develop their interest in the culture of other
nations, communities and beliefs.
§ Ensure pupils have access to high-quality teaching and learning
opportunities.
§ Ensure pupils have exposure to simple commands including day-to-day
Spanish language, including days, months, numbers and classroom
instructions.
§ Ensure pupils develop an increased wider cultural understanding through
our enriched and varied curriculum to which languages
contribute.
§ Provide language informed by the National Curriculum and the skills
expressed in this: Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing and Cultural
Understanding.
Implementation
Teachers
are provided with an additional three planning days throughout the year to
supplement their planning, preparation and assessment time to plan
their curriculum. Within their planning time, teachers have access to a
comprehensive scheme of work -Language Angels– which covers all aspects of the
MFL curriculum: speaking, listening, reading, writing and cultural
understanding, and progresses these skills and knowledge throughout Key Stage
2. Activities can consist of actions, rhymes, stories, song, drama,
grammar focus, video clips, air writing, sentence structure, dictionary work
and many more creative ways to extend, embed and combine language
skills.
Teachers
and pupils use Spanish in daily routines, for example, through answering the
register and displaying the Spanish date within the classroom.
Impact
Our
MFL curriculum is fun and enjoyed by learners, well-resourced and planned to
demonstrate progression through Key Stage 2. In addition, we measure the impact
of our curriculum through:
§ Pupil discussions about their learning.
§ Monitoring and reflection against subject-specific skills defined in
each year of study.
§ Children applying their knowledge of language to other areas of the
curriculum.
§ Children applying their cultural understanding and tolerance across
society and cultures.
Our
MFL curriculum is planned in a way that generates interest and excitement
about learning the Spanish language which will support
our children to shine as tolerant
and unprejudiced adults in our diverse and vibrant
world. Our MFL curriculum is planned in a way
that promotes cultural understanding and cultural
capital for all children. Children will be exposed to a wide range of
experiences that will enhance their skills and provide them with knowledge
about a wider range of cultures. This will be delivered through the use of
native guest speakers, an investigation of countries which speak the
Spanish language and where they are located in the world plus a Spanish themed
day/evening event where our children can experience Spanish
music, food, dance and traditions.