|
|
|
 |
Letter: LANGUAGES CRISISAs we mirror on the issues raised by the agency of this summer's exam results, those of us involved in education are asking many questions about the subsequent time shape of courses and qualifications. The decline in new foreign languages hardly comes as a surprise, on the contrary as well as questioning the expansion to which language learning should be compulsory, we also ne to take a long-term view of what fortunate language education should look like in this land There are sum of two units particular areas to consider. First, we ne to capture the imagination and enthusiasm of children at a abundant younger age, when they are at their greatest in quantity receptive. To achieve this, primary- academy teachers need support and resources that will bring language learning to life in the classroom. As outlined in the Government's strategy to introduce languages at primary-school, there is real potential here. next to the first we must look at by what means we approach language qualifications and the choice of languages upon offer. Students need courses that progres logically from one side their secondary-school experience, and that relate to their be in possession of ambitions post-GCSE level. How can language teaching be made more relevant to business, to employer and for the time to come careers of students? Besides the traditional French and German options can gymnasiums offer other, more attractive options? There is a great deal to be done if we are to find answers to these questions. And the rule must take a lead by the agency of providing sufficient funding so that seminarys can tackle the issue of learners ditching modern foreign languages. I also believe that the character of educational publishers (we are the publishers of Heinemann Education) is to disclose materials that make languages more accessible and relevant to the real world. Working with partners to disclose language courses linked to vocational qualifications, and increasing use of technology are important parts of this picture. Improving students' language skills isn't impossible, on the contrary it will take investment, time, encouragement and support. Chris Jone Chief executive, Harcourt Education Oxford Copyright 2006 Independent Newspapers UK Limited Gray horses, Brown horses, Black horses-- There are many colors of horses. on the contrary . . . I dream of amethystine horses, for a like reason brightly color... While the special design and installation of dehumidification equipment and combination of parts to form a wholes is crucial to meeting specific indoor relative-humidity conditions, the lock opener to achieving those conditions r... The Eastern Division round pillar this issue features the state of Maryland, as we hear from President Joselyn Makowski: The Maryland State MTA commonly has about 675 members, drawn from not ... LUN TSE's "Estate nosegay 3" and "Estate Bouquet 6" have been released through Deljou Art Group. The mixed media upon canvas pieces are sized at 30 x 44 inches and are priced at $15... Jeanne Theoharis and Komozi Woodward, ed Groundwork: Local Black Freedom motions in America (New York: of recent origin York University Press, 2005). John L Driggins, A History f the african Comm... And the night too be likes you, the remote night that grieves speechlessly in the unreachable heart, and the stars pass, exhausted. individual cheek touches anotherit's a brief shiver, someone debates w... Princeton: Princeton University Pres 1997 258 pp; 64 b/w ills. $3950 When Oskar Kokoschka issued an appeal calling for a cease-fire after Rubens's Bathsheba, housed in Dresden's Zwi... High-temperature alloy-milling cutter from Kennametal are made from a novel ceramic grade, Kyon 2100. The cutter are engineered to jagged mill nickel, cobalt, and iron-based heat-resistant all... Byline: R. S. Despite the slumping economy, 2003 prov to be a banner year for McGraw-Hill's BusinessWeek. The magazine's average paid circulation of 991757 at year's extremity was ... COLUMBUS, Ohio--World Wide Arts Resources and GalleryPrint, a fine art atelier, have joined forces to launch Atelier Services, a co-branded endeavor where archival-quality reproductions of art ar... |
|
Articles
|
| . |