Inspired by Dr. Gianfranco Conti teaching approaches, I have a created a PPT template for teachers to input their desired vocabulary. The activities include: • Sentence Builder • Mind Reader • Disappearing Text • Bingo • Sentence Stealer • Bob-up • Faulty Echo • Lie Detector • Spot the Errors • Delayed Dictation • Faulty Translation • Mosaic Translation • Pyramid Translation • Spanglish Translation • Spot the Intruders • Sentence Puzzle • One pen One dice

Preparation for the EDEXCEL IGCSE Spanish oral exam (Paper 3) The resource includes: Exam Criteria Marking Criteria 15+Questions per topic (Topic A to E covered)

A taster lesson for Year 6 students on transition day to the secondary school but could be used with Year 7. Conti’s MARSEARS approach is implemented. There is a strong emphasis on speaking, focusing on phonics, practising vocabulary and becoming confident through speaking activities and games. Higher level vocabulary from KS4 has been used to stretch and challenge pupils. Objective & Starter. Focus on cognates Practise phonics and embed vocabulary into memory Slide 4- Bingo, King of the Ring or Beat the Teacher Introduce HL vocab- focus on pronunciation and discussion on tenses Consolidate vocabulary- teacher led and whole class participation Student led game allowing students to practise- market place Student led game allowing students to practise- squidgeon

2-3 lessons (depending on your time allocation) of Mi Barrio using Conti’s MARSEARS approach. This resource was used with a Year 10 class in the autumn term to recap and consolidate KS3 vocabulary whilst introducing new GCSE content. The lesson has a sentence builder and the following activities: Faulty Echo Beat the Teacher Ping Pong Bingo Mind Reader Lie Detector Disappearing Text Break the Flow Faulty Translation 1,2,3 Spot the Intruders Guided translations Pyramid translation Spot the errors Spanglish translation one pen one dice Written production

This CPD resource reviews two chapters from the "Making Every Lesson Count’ book- Explanation and Modelling The main aim is to demonstrate how through expert explanation and effective modelling leads to great performance. It also looks at dispelling misconceptions and explores two approaches to modelling. The CPD can be delivered in 45-60 minutes. The CPD has a starter which pinpoints the importance of explanation and modelling. The CPD was used for teachers in an international school setting, taking into consideration, bilingual and EAL learners, discussing BICS and CALPS.

A resource that was created for a 15 minute Teaching and Learning forum. The resource entails the following; introduces and explains what Kagan is explores the key principles of Kagan and how these can be incorporated into everyday Teaching and Learning. presents 10 takeaway ideas which can be used in any classroom The session is to be delivered in groups. The presenter should set up the room so that colleagues can work in groups of 4. Each Kagan structure should be shown explicitly (as if you would explain to a group of students)

A resource that was created for a 15 minute Teaching and Learning forum. The resource is suitable for an audience of primary and secondary teachers, of all subjects. The PPT explores the advantages of movement in the classroom and practical teaching suggestions which can be implemented or adapted.

A PowerPoint that was created for a 20 minute Teaching & Learning briefing. The resource looks at productivity levels when students stay seated and ideas that can be adapted in any classroom.