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News May 2012 Language Learning in Scotland :

A 1+2 Approach

Scottish Government Languages Working Group Report and Recommendations
Language Learning in Scotland

A 1+2 Approach: Report and Recommendations [PDF, 259.3 kb: 16 May 2012]

Talking the talk, so that Scotland can walk the walk; A rapid review of the evidence of impact on Scottish business of a monolingual workforce [PDF, 250.6 kb: 16 May 2012]

Modern Languages Excellence Report [PDF, 1843.9 kb: 16 May 2012]

News from April 2010

In the Scottish Parliament Stewart Maxwell (West of Scotland) (SNP): asked the Scottish Executive what emphasis the Curriculum for Excellence will place on the teaching of non-European languages. Michael Russell gave the answer " Modern languages are central to our aspirations for Curriculum for Excellence and our ambitions that all young people become responsible, global citizens equipped with the skills needed in the 21st century global marketplace. Modern languages are also key to achieving the Scottish Governmentıs overall purpose of creating a more successful Scotland with opportunities for all to flourish through increasing sustainable growth. It is up to individual local authorities to tailor the shape of modern languages provision in their schools, taking into account local circumstances and demands in order to meet the needs of all their learners but we expect Curriculum for Excellence will encourage the teaching and learning of both European and non-European languages. In particular, we are seeing a significant increase in the number of young people across Scotland learning Mandarin, an increasingly important language for business purposes. This is being supported through a network of 10 Confucius Classroom Hubs serving 15 local authorities, the latest of which were launched in Fife and East Renfrewshire on 17 and 30 March respectively."

Comment:   As teachers we all agree with that. Are the managers dragging their heels ?? 

Funding UK-German partnerships

On the links page there are links to the following opportunities.

Funding for UK-German school and youth activities is available from UK-German Connection. The next deadline for the Challenge Fund and the Celebratory Fund is 31 May 2010.

Challenge Fund - provides grants to support joint creative projects, including reciprocal visits. Further details and an application form can be found here: www.ukgermanconnection.org/challengefund

Celebratory Fund - provides grants to support activities in celebration of partnership anniversaries. Further details and an application form can be found here: www.ukgermanconnection.org/celebratoryfund

For further information, or if you have any questions, please contact Alison Kliche at UK-German Connection (alison.kliche@ukgermanconnection.org)

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