Spanish
We aspire to expose our pupils to a broad and ambitious Spanish curriculum which is rich in new skills and knowledge acquisition, seeking to develop self-efficacy, kindle curiosity and promote diversity and tolerance of other cultures so that our students:
- have a love for Spanish language and culture
- are inspired to continue learning languages at KS4 and KS5
- are confident applying their newly learnt skills
- achieve positive exam outcomes
In addition, our Spanish curriculum aims to:
- develop a coherent programme of study that challenges all students
- improve students’ confidence in language learning
Key Stage 3
The Spanish curriculum content is extensive and engaging, giving students the opportunity to explore new ideas and manipulate language through a wide array of themes from the Hispanic world. The Spanish curriculum builds on the foundations of language learning established at Key Stage 2, irrespective of whether pupils continue with the same language or take up a new one. Our exciting curriculum focuses on developing the breadth and depth of pupils’ competence in listening, speaking, reading and writing based on grammar, phonics and vocabulary. By the end of year 9, students will be able to understand and communicate personal and factual information in the present, past and future tenses, as well as being able to develop and justify points of view in their speech and writing with increased spontaneity, independence and accuracy.
What will students learn?
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How will students be assessed?
Students’ learning is varied with a focus each year on mid- term and end of module assessments.
Mid- term assessments will focus on productive skills and will have both a formative and summative purpose.
At the end of each module, students will sit a summative assessment. They will receive individual feedback with clear targets based on their age related level.
In each unit of work, lessons include opportunities for students to advance their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. All of which are formally assessed at GCSE.
Key Stage 4
Spanish in Year 10 and 11 is taught in mixed ability groups. Support is provided for all proficiency levels with clear differentiated outcomes and learning objectives, regular stretch and challenge tasks and targeted intervention. At GCSE, we use the AQA examining board. As students continue making progress, it is an expectation that they will be able to apply new and prior language learning in all four modalities (listening, reading, speaking and writing). Key areas of social and historical context are also taught so that students develop a more detailed knowledge and understanding of the Spanish speaking world.
What will students learn?
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How is the course assessed?
The syllabus is exam-based so there is an emphasis on vocabulary, grammar and phonics learning.
Students sit an end of unit assessment for each element of the course for which they are given both formative and summative feedback. In Year 11, students also have mid- term assessment practice sessions which aim to build confidence and resilience during and under exam conditions.
Students sit an exam per language skill at the end of Year 11 which results in one GCSE grade. Each skill, Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing, will make up 25% of the final overall grade.