Continuing Professional
Development (CPD)

If you are interested in the FLAME Research Group delivering an INSET / CPD on the use of film and audio-visual media for language teaching in your institution, please contact us on flame@mmu.ac.uk

Inset Day: Using film adaptation in the language classroom for A–Level

20 May 2016, Manchester Metropolitan University

The new A-Level language syllabuses are going to include set literature texts that may have film adaptations. This INSET day, designed for A Level teachers of French and /or Spanish, will present the characteristics of film adaptation, address issues of genre and explore how they can be used in the language classroom. Examples may include Jean de FloretteIntouchablesand No et moi for French; and Como agua para chocolateLa casa de Bernarda Alba and Bodas de sangre for Spanish.

This event is organised by the FLAME Research Group in conjunction with FILTA (Film in Language Teaching Association).

Note: This INSET is recommended for AS and A2 teachers but could also be of interest to GCSE language teachers.

Fee: £80 per teacher (refreshment and lunch provided)

Please contact flame@mmu.ac.uk for further information and to book your place.

Inset: Video Projects in the Language Classroom

28 February 2015, Manchester Metropolitan University

Aimed at professionals of education wishing to explore ways in which to use video projects in the language classroom. The INSET will start with a session on basic video editing skills, after which the attendees will have three choices of workshops:

Video Projects in the Language Classroom Programme

Teacher Training Course: Audiovisual Translation and Acquisition of Foreign Languages

FLAME Research Group