Languages day
Our BEd first year students and their tutors designed a Languages Day that involved all 240 pupils at Etwall Primary School in Derbyshire.
The children, from Reception to Year Six, explored a range of exciting French, Spanish and German language activities based on the theme of 'Tell us a story'.
In the afternoon, a whole school celebration assembly was held when every class gave a language presentation based on their chosen children's book using songs, dances, ICT-based animations and role plays.
The organiser, Claire Scott who is a Senior Lecturer in Education here at Derby, said the activity helped the students to promote languages to children from a young age. She commented: "It was very exciting to bring together primary and higher education staff, pupils and students to celebrate and enjoy language learning in such a stimulating way."
Laura Hodder, one of the BEd student teachers taking part in the event, said: "Languages Day was a fantastic opportunity for us to develop skills relevant to our course and our future. We really enjoyed the day with the children and I feel proud that we helped them to have such an original and exciting experience. It has made me even more enthusiastic about teaching languages in the future."
