About this Event
Join Wendy Adeniji and Alexandra Havers for a practical day focused on reflections from the new MFL GCSE, improving speaking outcomes in MFL from an AQA and Edexcel examiner. Explore strategies for building confidence and mastery for the new GCSE and discover how AI tools can streamline resource creation, assessment and feedback while enhancing student progress.
09:45 am Registration and refreshments
10.00 am Welcome and introductions
10.10 am Reflections on the new MFL GCSE Alexandra Havers
An examiner's-eye view of the new MFL GCSE, drawing on insights from AQA and Edexcel. Alexandra shares early reflections on how the reformed qualification is working in practice and what this means for teaching and assessment.
11.10 am Coffee break
11.30 am Building enjoyment and mastery in MFL Speaking for the New GCSE
Practical strategies to boost students' confidence and fluency in speaking, aligned with the demands of the new GCSE. Discover classroom activities that make speaking enjoyable while building genuine mastery and improving outcomes.
Wendy Adeniji
12.30 pm Lunch
1.00 pm Building a KS3 Curriculum to meet the requirements of the new GCSE
How to design a KS3 curriculum built around mastery of the core vocabulary, grammar and phonics required by the new GCSE. This joint session explores how to sequence and revisit key language from Year 7 so students achieve secure mastery before KS4.
Wendy Adeniji and Alexandra Havers
2.00 pm Using AI in your language teaching
An introduction to practical AI tools for MFL teachers. Learn how AI can streamline resource creation, assessment and feedback — saving time while enhancing student progress.
Wendy Adeniji
2.45pm Q & A opportunity
3.00pm Departure
Event venue & nearby stays
Black Country & Marches Institute of Technology, Zoological Drive, Dudley, United Kingdom
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