Annual Report 2023 Entire Book - Flipbook - Page 64
Goal 2 aims to diversify and increase the uptake of
languages learned and cultivate the languages of the new
Irish. PPLI is implementing this through the deployment of
peripatetic teachers; provision of lesser-taught languages;
piloting a variety of flexible models of delivery such as
shared classes across schools, blended learning, short
courses, Transition Year and Leaving Certificate classes; and
incentivising schools to diversify the languages offered to
students through an additional allocation scheme.
A comprehensive framework of CPD and support is also
provided to teachers to assist with this. Goal 2 is also being
implemented at primary level through the facilitation of the
‘Say Yes to Languages’ primary language sampler module.
Introduced in the 2021/2022 school year in the context of
developments at primary curricular level, ‘Say Yes to
Languages’ aims to prepare the ground for the
introduction of Modern Languages in the Primary
Curriculum from 2025. The module offers
participating primary schools the opportunity to
introduce elements of linguistic and cultural
awareness alongside language learning.
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