Back to Plan your Day 2022 – Vanessa Burns – improving pupils’ confidence in the MFL classroom Teaching and Learning Leeds Conference 2023 Session Choice #2 Workshop facilitator Vanessa Burns Name of Workshop Improving pupils’ confidence in the MFL classroom Who is it for KS3/KS4 MFL teachers Brief synopsis of workshop: How many times have you heard, I can’t do French, it’s too hard? In this workshop, Vanessa will share a range of practical ideas and strategies which she uses regularly in the language classroom to develop pupils ‘confidence in Modern Foreign Languages. What you will get out of it: A range of strategies to improve pupils’ confidence. Profile of facilitator: Vanessa is a vastly experienced language teacher who has worked in education for over 20 years. Currently Head of French at Prince Henry’s Grammar School near Leeds, she is passionate about Teaching & Learning, using the latest technology to enhance language learning and sharing good practice. Before moving joining Prince Henry’s, Vanessa was Advanced Skills Teacher in Bradford, Head of Languages in Hampshire and Links for Languages trainer. Twitter @nessalovesshoes Instagram @beyondthemflclassroom
