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MFL Framework

Framework introduction

About the framework

From framework to classroom

Name tags

High frequency words

Additional guidance on inclusion

Teaching objectives

Glossary of terms

The purpose of the Foundation Subjects strand is to raise standards by supporting and delivering high-quality teaching and learning. It aims to help teachers to become more effective so that pupils improve in what and how they learn. To be successful, implementation will need good leadership and management, sustained commitment and strong support.

A key feature of the Foundation Subjects strand is the emphasis it gives to the teaching of thinking skills and to assessment for learning. These help pupils to reach higher levels of attainment and become independent learners.

The principle

The action

Focus the teaching

Plan according to objectives and ensure pupils know what they are

Provide challenge

Set expectations and teach to them so that pupils surpass previous levels of achievement

Make concepts and conventions explicit

Use questioning, explaining, modelling

Structure the learning

Use starters and plenaries and a clear lesson structure

Make learning active

Provide tasks in which pupils make meaning, construct knowledge and develop understanding and skills through problem solving, investigation and enquiry

Make learning engaging and motivating

Use stimulating activities and materials

Develop well-paced lessons with high levels of interaction

Use collaborative tasks and talk for learning

Support pupils' application and independent learning

Use prompts, frames or other forms of support and targeted intervention

Build reflection

Teach pupils to think about what and how they learn, and involve them in setting targets for future lessons