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Direct linkParrish, Abigail – Language Learning Journal, 2020
This paper considers the languages on offer in secondary schools in England and the possibility of enacting curriculum change with a view to reducing the dominance of French, Spanish and, to a lesser extent, German as a possible way to increase take-up of modern foreign languages post-14. Questionnaires were completed by 666 students aged 14-15,…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Curriculum Development, Secondary School Students, Second Language Learning
Blow, David; Myers, Helen – Language Learning Journal, 2022
In the high-stakes accountability English educational system, decisions made by government and agencies about curriculum, pedagogy and assessment drive school planning and actions. This paper analyses the drivers for the recent change to French German and Spanish GCSEs and highlights particular areas of the new specification which may damage the…
Descriptors: French, German, Spanish, Second Language Learning
Peer reviewedCajkler, Wasyl – Language Learning Journal, 1993
Reflects on the process of "normalization" that is gaining prestige in Majorca (Spain) as it restores Catalan to the role of official language. The outcome of the process of normalization in Spain may positively influence the possible approaches for the newly created multilingual states of post-Soviet Eastern Europe as they seek to…
Descriptors: Bilingualism, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups
Peer reviewedFilmer-Sankey, Caroline – Language Learning Journal, 1993
Compiles the main findings of the Oxford Project on Diversification of First Foreign Language Teaching. This project examined pupils' and teachers' experiences of diversification, set in the context of local and national developments in language policy, and investigated matters affecting decisions as to which modern foreign language(s) to offer.…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Data Collection, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries
Peer reviewedWilson, Ann – Language Learning Journal, 1993
Investigates the institutions in Cheshire, England, where Spanish is taught. The method involves a survey by questionnaire of 16 Comprehensive schools, 3 VI Form Colleges, and 5 Colleges of Further Education. Of the 24 institutions sent questionnaires, 79% were returned and analyzed. Results are provided. (four references) (CK)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Evaluation, Curriculum Development, Data Collection
Peer reviewedRock, David – Language Learning Journal, 1993
Overviews government policy of national coordination aimed at achieving broad agreements on curriculum objectives for the General Certificate for Secondary Education and providing examinations reflecting that agreement. This article also presents the experience of teachers and examiners regarding the validity of the government's claim as to the…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Objectives, Curriculum Development
