https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3 Formative Assessment in the MFL Classroom en-us 2022-03-30 15:12:43 UTC 2026-02-24 17:31:33 UTC hello@padlet.com jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2121708916 - Use a stamp: I can, I could, I should, I will...
- Sentences written with errors, find the errors / audio with errors
- Teacher reads a short piece and lists how many spoken errors there are. Student finds them]]> 2022-03-30 15:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2121708916 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2121711659 2022-03-30 15:15:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2121711659 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2121711847 Give everyone a role and a set time.
Lots of encouragement and clear instructions.
Checklist - common errors.
Reflect on task - traffic lights, smiley faces, two stars and a wish.
Abbreviations for corrections - Get Ss to correct their errors.

]]> 2022-03-30 15:15:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2121711847 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263061 2022-04-01 11:26:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263061 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263179 - Collect common errors, go through them together as a group. 
- Take the misconceptions / errors to plan for further lessons.
- Make a presentation of common errors as a reference point for a particular class group.
- Tool for sharing answers: Answer Garden
- Reflection tool at the end of a test/assessment, what was easier, what was harder, what do I need to work on?


]]> 2022-04-01 11:26:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263179 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263221 2022-04-01 11:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263221 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263258 After a written piece, giving examples of student's work, we correct it together as a class. Builds student confidence. ]]> 2022-04-01 11:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263258 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263335 - Focus on their interests to drive engagement
- Areas they can relate to - relevant to their lives
- Focus on and build on their strengths
- Link in the cultural aspect for interest - added authenticity & drama / role play
- Learning the language for life (life skill)
- Video themselves using the language in life (shopping in Dunnes)
- Using student material as a resource in class (student videos of oral communication)
- Using recordings to self monitor their progress and implement feedback
- We lead, guide, and support in their learning but we trust them and let them go to do their work
- Growth mindset - it is okay to make mistakes. It is communication that is key. ]]> 2022-04-01 11:26:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263335 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263524 - Drama sessions/role-plays focusing on the target language 
- To be aware of learning objectives all throughout the lesson
- Peer Assessment / group assessment
- Tool kits 
- google images in order to teach vocab (clipart la maison)
- quizlet recording pronunciation drills and games 
- wordle ]]> 2022-04-01 11:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2125263524 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2130416776 2022-04-05 10:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2130416776 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131053195 2022-04-05 16:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131053195 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131054348 - collate the class's errors and encourage students to shre if they made similar, discuss what the difficulty was...
- small groups nominate an error and rank which mistake is worst and why - drawing attention to bigger language issues and encouraging self-reflection
-encourage students to use Menti - short texts / sentence - discuss the strengths of the work and what areas need further dev. - anonymous, safe and helps all but also the teacher in knowing what the class's difficulties are...
- maybe using a visualiser to model
- Grammar Gang - draws attention to areas for improvement (including the teacher's!!)

]]> 2022-04-05 16:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131054348 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131057285 2022-04-05 16:44:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131057285 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131058529 2022-04-05 16:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131058529 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131058956 2022-04-05 16:45:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131058956 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131061864 2022-04-05 16:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131061864 jct2 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131063852 2022-04-05 16:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131063852 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131250763 planning-building on previous knowledge eg KWL strategy-Food- whiteboard -from pairwork-write what you already know/what youd like to cover...group topics to cover next class. After sthg new direct questioning or recap from students in their own language...timer before last 15 mins to wrap up and recap on learning intentions and success criteria-map varied feedback on the board/post-its on their desk with feedback-anonymous or not to put on board when leaving-works v well for shy students, no pressure. .......mindmap on board at start of class detailing feedback on board from students of what they already know and build on that. question students in advance of reading a text eg what do you think this is about/ what words do you already know about this topic-build on that . another strategy eg introducing food ....calling the role they all mention a different vegetable instead of their name...next day they say i like etc and building daily to make sentences in the end. pieces of paper-note a word that stood out in the class..throw the paper in the air and they collect it and quiz each other on the words.... also students like assessing other classes written work...eg pre recorded voice overs on weather reports esp for shy students...they assess each others production.....depends on tech available in the school-create a padlet for cba to collaborate .....]]> 2022-04-05 18:27:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131250763 https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131255033 2022-04-05 18:29:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jct2/4dhwwwj1b2m2bka3/wish/2131255033