For children to become more independent in using the
new language, we need to ensure that planning covers small steps of
progression, rather than pushing children on to the next objectives
too quickly. Formative assessment will help you to identify the
next steps for your children. This structured approach to language
learning and teaching will give children the confidence to take
risks within a secure environment.
The objectives in the Key Stage 2 Framework can be used as a basis for
planning at whatever stage your children have reached. There is
plenty of opportunity to revisit and consolidate knowledge, skills
and understanding in a variety of contexts.
You can also use links between the
objectives in the Framework and those in other subjects to help
children understand how their learning in one subject area can
promote their progress in language learning and vice versa.
Questions
- Think about your last lesson. Can you
pinpoint where children were able to build on prior
learning?
- In which areas of
language learning do you feel it is easiest / most difficult to
identify progression? Why?
- What does an increase in
complexity of language mean to you?