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Back on target: repositioning the status of target language in MFL teaching and learning

Meiring, Lynne, Norman, Nigel·2002·The Language Learning Journal
DOI 10.1080/09571730285200201
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This paper addresses a major issue in language learning, namely the proportion of target language used by teachers and learners in the MFL classroom. It is essential to establish a pedagogical rationale for its use, as well as to analyse the policy that informs and determines practice. This issue emerged as a key preoccupation in a questionnaire and discussions with teachers in partnership schools involved in initial teacher training. During the academic year 1997–98 there were discussions with 22 schools in 4 LEAs, and 46 teachers completed the questionnaire. In the light of the foregoing, we propose strategies for judicious use of the target language, including pupil use, as part of an overall drive towards more effective teaching and learning.

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Authors
Meiring, L., & Norman, N.
Affiliations
Swansea University (GB)
Venue
The Language Learning Journal
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2002-12
Volume
26
Issue
1
Pages
27-35
ISSN
  • 0957-1736 (ISSN-L)
  • 1753-2167
DOI
10.1080/09571730285200201
OpenAlex
W1977883972
Cited by
40
References
0
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Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
Language Learning Journal (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Language and Linguistics › EFL/ESL Teaching and Learning
  • Social Sciences › Linguistics and Language › Second Language Learning and Teaching
  • Social Sciences › Linguistics and Language › French Language Learning Methods
Keywords
target language use, modern language teaching, language policy, initial teacher education, language learning pedagogy, language teacher attitudes

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