Language in Education

Prof Kieron Sheehy (OU) – This presentation sets out evidence that having an accessible communicative environment is the core of inclusive educational practice, facilitating positive… Read More »Inclusive Practice through Keyword Signing – Addressing barriers to accessible classrooms

Mr Ian Collen (QUB) – As in England, entries for GCSE and A-level languages in Northern Ireland have declined annually since 2004 (CCEA/JCQ). To redress… Read More »Transition from Primary Language Programmes to Post-Primary Language Provision

Dr Sharon Jones (Stranmillis University College) – The current deficit in skills in modern languages is economically detrimental (Foreman-Peck and Wang, 2013), not least to… Read More »Languages in Primary Schools in Northern Ireland