Modern Foreign Language

Intent:

At Temple Grove Academy, our primary school French curriculum is designed with a clear intent to instil a passion for language learning, cultural appreciation, and effective communication in French. Our aim is to provide a dynamic and engaging language education that equips students with the skills to navigate a multilingual world. We believe that a robust French curriculum contributes not only to linguistic proficiency but also to the development of cultural awareness, global citizenship, and a lifelong love for language learning.

Key Intentions:

1. Language Proficiency: Develop language proficiency in French through a focus on speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.
2. Cultural Appreciation: Foster an appreciation for French language and culture, providing students with a broader understanding of the Francophone world.
3. Communication Skills: Equip students with effective communication skills in French, promoting confidence and fluency in real-life situations.
4. Global Citizenship: Cultivate a sense of global citizenship by connecting language learning to broader cultural contexts and encouraging curiosity about the wider world.

Implementations:

To achieve our French curriculum goals, we have chosen to collaborate with Kapow, a platform that aligns with our teaching philosophy and provides comprehensive resources and tools for delivering dynamic and engaging French lessons. Kapow supports our educators in creating an interactive and immersive French curriculum.

Key Implementations:

1. Extensive Resource Library: Utilize Kapow’s extensive library of French resources, including lesson plans, language activities, and multimedia content, to enhance the variety and depth of French lessons.
2. Interactive Lessons: Incorporate Kapow’s interactive features, such as language games, virtual cultural experiences, and collaborative projects, to make French lessons engaging and relevant.
3. Progress Tracking: Use Kapow’s tools to track students’ progress in French language skills, ensuring targeted interventions and personalized support.
4. Cross-Curricular Integration: Explore cross-curricular opportunities by integrating French with other subjects, fostering connections between language learning and broader educational experiences.

Impact:

We anticipate a positive impact on our students’ language proficiency, cultural understanding, and enthusiasm for language learning. The impact of our French curriculum, supported by Kapow, will be measured through students’ language achievements, cultural awareness, and their ability to apply language skills in real-world contexts.

Key Areas of Impact:

1. Language Proficiency: Assess improvements in students’ proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French.
2. Cultural Appreciation: Observe increased appreciation for French language and culture, reflected in students’ understanding and engagement with Francophone traditions.
3. Communication Skills: Measure students’ confidence and fluency in using French to communicate effectively in various situations.
4. Global Citizenship: Evaluate students’ curiosity about the wider world and their ability to connect language learning to broader cultural contexts.

By integrating Kapow into our French curriculum, we aim to provide an enriching and impactful language education that prepares our students to be effective communicators, cultural ambassadors, and lifelong learners in a multilingual world.