Continuing Professional Development
Beginners French for primary teaching
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Do you need to learn French or improve your knowledge of French for the classroom? This course is designed to provide basic knowledge of French for the primary context and supports you as a teacher, teaching assistant, school-based professional or volunteer helper by developing speaking and listening skills and teaching basic grammar enjoyably! You will be able to try out different classroom ideas during the course and develop a set of resources you can draw on for interesting and diverse lessons.
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| Course code | GE054 |
| Credit points | This is a non-credit bearing course. |
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Course content
This course is part of a suite of continuing professional development courses (www.openuniversity.co.uk/cpdforteachers) for school practitioners that directly link to their professional practice in the classroom.
The course has a core that focuses on developing listening and speaking skills along with fostering sound basic grammar. It starts with greetings, introductions and giving a little personal information about yourself. You then move onto talking about places, objects and the people you encounter on an everyday basis. You then develop your skills on asking for information and directions and finally explores talking about likes and dislikes. This course has been developed in conjunction with the course Teaching primary languages (GE026) but also introduces you to some general strategies for successful language learning and gives you insights into contemporary France, which you can pursue further by following the Web links provided.
While this course addresses the need for Key Stage 2 primary school practitioners, its main purpose is to build up confidence and basic skills in French.
You will learn
- how to communicate in predictable everyday situations in French, for example when introducing yourself, talking about what you like doing or finding your way around town
- how to pronounce most French words and names from seeing them written down
- the basic grammatical rules, for example, those governing verb endings or articles in French
- some of the cultural aspects of France
- some strategies for successful language learning
- how to teach basic linguistic skills to children at Key Stages 1 and 2
- about resources to further your own language learning and to assist in your teaching
The strong link between course learning and your work practice creates relevant, enduring and transferable outcomes. The course will take 30 hours to study and includes Web text, audio recordings, self-assessment questions and activities. The course contains a series of bite-size chunks each devoted to a different language topic. Register online today and start tomorrow – no need to wait!
The course features the distinctive strengths of The Open University (OU) from its years of expertise in work-based learning:
- The convenience of accessing its clearly presented and sequenced materials, activities and support whenever suits you and wherever you have access to the protected course website – if you prefer, you can print key materials to work on them offline.
- The support of an expert learning adviser who can clarify course materials, answer questions and help you relate the course to your specific needs.
- A work-based activity helping you to connect the course to your individual and organisational context and needs. This is built up from short activities during the course, leading to a Personal Development Plan. At the end of the course you send this to the learning adviser, who provides personal feedback.
- Certification of completion from the OU for those who complete the course. You can use this to demonstrate your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity to your employer and/or professional body. (N.B. The course does not carry academic credit points.)
Entry
Although there are no formal academic requirements to study any of our CPD courses, you are expected to be working in an educational environment and be able to try some activities with a group of Key Stage 2 children. The course assumes a familiarity with educational terminology.
For each course you can register and begin at any time during the life of the course. You can study at your own pace and submit your work-based activity at any date before the final submission date for the course. Information about the final submission date is available when you register for the course.
If you have a disability or additional requirement
The course is delivered wholly online. Learners who use screen readers or who cannot use a mouse will not be able to access some course material or some course activities without assistance. Written transcripts of the audio recordings are available on the website. If you are a new learner with the OU, make sure that you have our booklet Meeting your needs. You can obtain a copy by contacting our Student Registration & Enquiry Service.
Course materials
What's included
All learning materials, exercises, study support and work-based activity are delivered entirely online.
Computing requirements
This course includes online computer activities – you can access these using a web browser that can play Flash and Shockwave.
You will need internet access and a computer. If you have purchased a new computer since 2002 it should meet your course computing requirements. Check our Technical Requirements section if your computer is older than this or is otherwise unusual.
Learner support
Expert, confidential learner support is available when you need it from a learning adviser, who will respond to you direct within 24 hours. Other support is available via the course forum, library, StudentHome website and computing helpdesk.
Work-based activity
The work-based activity for this course is made up of a number of practical tasks and has been designed as an integrated ongoing activity that you submit at the end of your study. It will allow you to reflect on your learning and how to use it in your professional work.
Professional recognition
Successful completion of the course enables us to recognise your achievement of the course learning by issuing an OU certificate that you can use to document your commitment to continuing professional development in your personal portfolio, or to provide evidence to employers or professional body.
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How to register
To register a place on this course return to the top of the page and use the Click to register button. For more information and advice about registration see OU Study Explained.
| About this course: | |
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| Course code | GE054 |
| Credit points | This is a non-credit bearing course. |
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