Cross-Curricular Teaching and Learning in the Secondary School - Foreign Languages

This book brings together ongoing debates about personalised learning, creativity and ICT in education, with a cross-curricular focus, and establishes a principled framework for cross-curricular teaching and learning in Modern Foreign Languages. It identifies a range of key issues and constructs a research-based pedagogy with practical steps for students and teachers as they consider how cross-curricular approaches can be implemented.

Key features include:






Theoretical examination of key issues



Assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of different curricular models



Clear principles for effective assessment



A wide range of case studies



Summaries of key research linked to suggestions for further reading



Professional development activities to promote cross-curricular dialogue

This timely textbook is essential reading for all students on Initial Teacher Training courses and practising teachers looking to holistically introduce cross-curricular themes and practices in foreign language teaching.