Language Show, Towards independence in MFL - moving students from support to autonomy; Sunday 15 November, 12.30-13.15, online

This workshop explores how we move students in MFL from scaffolded, adaptive teaching towards genuine independence. It considers the tension between supporting learners in the moment and avoiding long-term dependency, and unpacks a gradual release model that is genuinely incremental. The session focuses on practical strategies including metacognitive modelling, self-correction systems, vocabulary retrieval habits, and staged removal of scaffolds in speaking and writing. It also reflects on the realities of classroom constraints and how independence can still be built within them. 

Keynote educational, New to Teaching GCSE German; Friday 11 December, 10.00-15.45, online

This course introduces new teachers to the 2024 GCSE German specification, incorporating lessons learned from the first examination series. It provides practical teaching approaches, realistic strategies for mixed-attainment groups, and clear guidance on preparing students for each component of their GCSE exam to ensure they have the best opportunities to maximise their grades.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Learn what the first examination series revealed about student performance

• Gain practical strategies for teaching all four skill areas from an experienced practitioner 

• Understand the core concepts and challenges of the 2024 GCSE

• Take away ideas to improve classroom delivery, performance and student confidence

Keynote educational, GCSE German: Aiming For Grades 8-9; Friday 26 February 2027, 10.00-15.45, online

This course is designed to ensure your GCSE German students achieve the highest marks under the new 2024 GCSE specification, incorporating insights from the first exam series. It focuses on the characteristics of top-band responses, the linguistic demands of grade 8–9 performance and practical teaching strategies proven to stretch high-ability students.

BENEFITS OF ATTENDING

• Understand what the first exam series revealed about grade 8–9 performance

• Understand where marks were most commonly lost in the first exam series

• Explore the updated requirements of the new GCSE and how to meet them (for both AQA and Edexcel)

• Take away teaching ideas that stretch, challenge and develop high-attaining students

• Learn creative strategies to accelerate progress and raise standards

• Analyse and discuss grade 8–9 style responses