Module 1 - Thursday 5th March 7-8.30pm 

Learning Outcomes Module 1: Getting Started – Why French, Why Now?

By the end of this module, participating teachers will be able to:

1. Understand the Rationale for Teaching French in Primary Schools
   • Describe key reasons for introducing French at primary level in the Irish context.
   • Explain the wider personal, cultural, and educational benefits of learning French.
2. Recognise the Educational and Cognitive Benefits of Language Learning
   • Identify how learning an additional language supports cognitive development, literacy, and intercultural understanding.
   • Reflect on how these benefits align with the aims of the Primary Language Curriculum (PLC).
3. Make Curriculum Connections
   • Understand how French can integrate with other curricular areas (e.g., SESE, Visual Arts, Music).
   • Recognise how early exposure to French supports progression to Junior Cycle Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) learning outcomes.
4. Familiarise Themselves with the CEFR Framework
   • Identify key features of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
   • Distinguish between A1 and A2 levels and consider how they relate to beginner language learning in primary classrooms.
5. Explore the Francophone World
   • Locate and identify countries where French is spoken and discuss the global presence of the French language.
   • Develop awareness of cultural diversity and use classroom activities that promote global citizenship.
6. Engage in Reflective Practice
   • Reflect on personal experiences and assumptions about language learning.
   • Set one professional goal for integrating French into classroom practice.
7. Prepare for the Next Steps in Course Progression
   • Identify routine classroom interactions suitable for introducing simple French.
   • Plan to incorporate basic French language elements into daily classroom routines.

Module 2 - Thursday 19th March 7-8.30pm

Learning Outcomes Module 2:  Core Classroom Language

By the end of this module, participating teachers will be able to:

1. Use a core set of everyday classroom French phrases
   • Confidently deliver greetings, simple questions, and basic classroom instructions in French.
2. Integrate French naturally into daily classroom routines
   • Identify and apply opportunities to embed French during transitions, behaviour management, and whole-class interactions.
3. Lead structured call-and-response exchanges in French
   • Facilitate predictable spoken routines that encourage student participation and comprehension.
4. Model basic conversational exchanges for students
   • Demonstrate simple teacher–student interactions using French in a supportive, low-pressure way.
5. Use visual and physical supports to scaffold understanding
   • Enhance comprehension through gestures, flashcards, posters, and visual timetables.
6. Apply confidence-building strategies for language teaching
   • Use repetition and routine to reduce anxiety for both teacher and students.
7. Adapt an existing classroom routine for immediate use in French
   • Plan and share at least one French phrase or instruction ready to implement in their own classroom.
8. Reflect on personal progress and set a short-term action goal
   • Identify one French phrase to practise consistently following the module.

Module 3 - Thursday 16th April 7-8.30pm 

Learning Outcomes Module 3: Tout sur moi

By the end of this module, participating teachers will be able to:

1. Identify and name basic body parts in French
   • Recognise and correctly say vocabulary such as la tête, les yeux, les bras, les jambes, etc.
2. Understand and respond to simple French instructions related to the body
   • Follow commands during songs and games like “Tête, épaules, genoux, pieds” and Jacques a dit.
3. Recognise and use vocabulary for eye and hair colours in French
   • Identify colours such as bleus, verts, marron, bruns, blonds, etc., in spoken and visual contexts.
4. Construct simple self-descriptive sentences in French
   • Use sentence frames like “J’ai les yeux…” and “J’ai les cheveux…” with appropriate vocabulary.
5. Introduce themselves using basic personal information in French
   • Say their name, age, and describe their appearance using simple sentences.
6. Demonstrate basic pronunciation and listening skills in French
   • Repeat vocabulary and short sentences with increasing accuracy
7. Engage confidently in French learning through songs, games, and creative tasks
   • Participate actively in group activities, mini-books, posters, and games.
8. Show confidence in presenting personal information in French
   • Complete an “All About Me” poster or mini-book and share simple information orally or visually.

Module 4 - Thursday 23rd April 7-8.30pm 

Learning Outcomes Module 4: À l’école

By the end of this module, participating teachers will be able to:

1. Recognise and name common classroom objects in French
   • Identify and say key vocabulary such as un stylo, un crayon, une gomme, un sac, une trousse, and un livre.
2. Understand and respond to basic classroom instructions in French
   • Deliver simple teacher commands such as Écoutez, Répétez, Levez-vous, and Ouvrez vos livres.
3. Demonstrate listening comprehension through actions and games
   • Show understanding by pointing, moving, colouring, or responding correctly during listening activities and games like Jacques a dit.
4. Use simple spoken French to talk about school items
   • Answer the question “Qu’est-ce que tu as dans ta trousse ?” using the structure “J’ai…”.
5. Participate confidently in French songs and chants
   • Join in with familiar tunes and repetitive language to reinforce vocabulary and pronunciation.
6. Match spoken and written French vocabulary to images
   • Connect French words to visuals during quizzes, matching activities, and games.
7. Engage positively in pair and group speaking activities
   • Practise simple exchanges with peers in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
8. Show growing confidence using French in a classroom context
   • Participate actively and celebrate progress through oral language activities