Language Learning in
Scotland:
A 1+2 Approach
BSL in Schools Conference
Tuesday 2nd February
Languages 1+2
• An additional language from P1 (L2)
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L1 is the mother tongue
L2 is sometimes English
First and second level Experiences and Outcomes
Working towards full implementation in 2020
Languages 1+2
• A second additional language by P5 at the
latest (L3)
• Flexible approach: inserts, masterclasses, IDL etc
• Good practice is still emerging
Languages 1+2
• Regular, planned exposure to the language
• Develop links between language learning and
employability and citizenship
• Development of language study supported by greater
use of ICT
• Value of learning languages
L3
Transition
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Absolutely key to the successful implementation of the
policy
Primary and Secondary schools should work together on
content, skills and approaches to learning to ensure
effective transition
Ideally the secondary will have opportunities for further
study of the same L3
Transition and L3
Challenges
• Agreement and cooperation needed from all the
cluster schools
• Should be ensuring depth in language skills
L3 in the Secondary
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Does not have to be the same as L3 in the primary
Does not have to be studied in the same depth as L2
Should offer a progressive experience that goes beyond
word level
L3 in the Secondary
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Flexible opportunities to study more than one language
to the level of a National Qualification in the Senior Phase
LLWA
In addition to L2
Inclusion
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Language learning is an entitlement of all pupils till the
end of the BGE (S3)
Schools should not assume that young people with ASN
are not required to study a language
Challenges
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There is still no clear model that works for everyone
Teacher provision
Attitudes to languages
Finding time in the curriculum
Benefits
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Better communicators
Deeper knowledge of their own and other languages
Increased uptake of languages
Citizenship and values
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