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Professional learning and reading

Short articles, information sheets and workshop presentations to support you in your teaching of German.

Teaching students experiencing difficulties in learning: Information for teachers of Languages
Approximately 10-16% of a school’s student population experiences problems with learning. This brochure has been designed specifically to support teachers of Languages, providing advice on how to adjust teaching and learning activities to be inclusive of all students. Detailed strategies in the four macro skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) have been provided, as well as sample tasks to illustrate scaffolding.

Photo Story: How to...
Photo Story is freeware which enables students to present a story about themsleves, incorporating photographs, sound and text. This document will guide you through making your own Photo Story, and could also be distributed to students.

Movie Maker: How to...
Almost all students love making movies! With this easy freeware, you can incorporate film into your lessons. Students can edit and order their clips, adding opening credits, closing credits and a soundtrack.

Quality Teaching in Languages
This PowerPoint presentation is designed to assist teachers in developing an understanding of what each of the elements may look like in the Languages classsroom, including clear examples and strategies.

Die neue Rechtschreibung
A crash course for teachers wishing to get their heads around all the changes!

ICT and You: Incorporating ICT into your German programs
ICT is a mandatory key competency in the new K-10 syllabus. Here you can find ideas and resources for including ICT into your German programs. 

Making schools a better place for boys
Why are so many boys not engaged with learning another language at school?
This short document gives ideas on how to assist all students, especially boys, in connecting with Languages. 
 
Good teachers and good students 
A checklist of the characteristics of effective language teaching and learning. 
 

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