Information Book Just for Starters - Stockport Grammar School
Information Book Just for Starters - Stockport Grammar School
Information Book Just for Starters - Stockport Grammar School
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SPANISH<br />
We aim to:<br />
• Provide a learning environment in which pupils can both enjoy language learning activities<br />
and find intellectual stimulation<br />
• Support the acquisition of study skills across the curriculum e.g. language awareness,<br />
independence, dictionary and ICT skills<br />
• Encourage enthusiasm about the language and culture of Spain and other Spanish speaking<br />
countries<br />
What staff and facilities are available to the department?<br />
The department is staffed by two teachers and occupies one classroom. There are also two<br />
language laboratories that pupils are timetabled to use once per cycle, one of which is a<br />
multi-media centre.<br />
How much time will I spend on this subject per ten day cycle?<br />
GCSE ...............................................................5 lessons with 4 x 40 minutes of homework<br />
A Level ............................................................. 10 lessons with additional individual study<br />
What is Spanish at GCSE like?<br />
At SGS we offer Spanish as an accelerated GCSE course, taking pupils up to the required<br />
standard in just two years. It is aimed at those who have shown an aptitude <strong>for</strong> languages so<br />
far and who are continuing with either French or German. The skills and techniques learnt<br />
in another modern <strong>for</strong>eign language will consolidate the work in Spanish, and indeed help<br />
in learning the language more quickly.<br />
The course content is very similar to that <strong>for</strong> French and German covering topics such<br />
as Health, Leisure, Family, Home, Environment and Education. The writing and speaking<br />
component of the GCSE course is controlled assessment which takes place during the two<br />
years, although work completed in Fifth Year <strong>for</strong>ms the majority of the pieces submitted.<br />
Spanish is taught in smaller sets than usual with the average group having 12 pupils, thereby<br />
allowing <strong>for</strong> more individual tuition. The course would appeal to those who enjoy languages<br />
and who are willing to take on a challenge. We aim to encourage the pupils to speak<br />
and write at length expressing their own opinions, as well as <strong>for</strong> the purpose of the public<br />
examination.<br />
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