LANGUAGES IN THE SCHOOL CURRICULUM- MONITORING LEARNING IN LANGUAGES – (2200 words)Assignment objectivesTo enable you to: develop your understanding of how learning is monitored effectively in MFLlessons, showing a grasp of summative and formative assessment critically explore the use of formative assessment/Assessment for Learning(AfL) to promote learning for all in MFLThe essay should critically analyse some practice against a theoretical backdrop derived reading. It shoulddemonstrate that you can use theory to deepen your understanding of practice.Think about the following questions as you prepare this essay:a. How does the teacher monitor learning throughout lessons?b. What is the difference between summative and formative assessment?c. What is Assessment for Learning (AfL)? How is it implemented and howsuccessful is it? Does it have limitations in the Languages classroom?Can its implementation become formulaic?Identify and critically evaluate the most common strategies employed to monitor learning in the MFL classroom.Consider how the teacher uses the information s/he gains to move the lesson forward/to inform changes to the lesson as it is in progress and to plan future lessons.Writing:Write a discursive and analytical essay of 2,200 words, whichaddresses the three assignment objectives outlined above. You need to presenta detailed account which relates the theory to the practiceBegin by a clear outline of what you intend to do in the assignment.Make sure you use sub-headings that will help to direct your writing.In part 1, you need to use literature to explore and critically evaluate thedifferences between summative and formative assessment, and outline whatconstitutes assessment for learning (AfL) in the Languages classroom.In part 2, choose ONE of the following principles and critically evaluate it withreference to theory and your own practice or observed practice:Questioning OR Monitoring of understanding OR Peerassessment OR Self-assessment.
