Models of MLPS delivery

Models of delivering the teaching of MLPS in Scotland

1. Secondary specialist visits

2. Peripatetic teacher visits several schools

3. Trained primary teacher – class teacher

4. Trained primary teacher – drop in teacher

5. Native speaker eg Comenius assistant

6. Immersion eg Gaelic Medium schools

7. partial immersion eg Walker Road school in Aberdeen


1. Secondary specialist visits – has good knowledge of language and teaching methods, if from associated secondary school benefits for transition of knowing the pupils when they get to S1. May underestimate capabilities of primary pupils. Problems associated with drop in teaching – once a week, timetabling, cancelled classes etc Tried in pilot but not widely successful

2. Peripatetic teacher visits several schools – will usually be well qualified, often native speaker. Problems associated with drop in teaching – timetabling cancelled classes etc
Expensive, short term solution

3. Trained primary teacher – class teacher, can do some every day

4. Trained primary teacher – drop in teachers. In some schools used to cover McCrone time, or when trained teacher teaches in lower school.

5. Native speaker eg Comenius assistant. Great for culture. short term additional support

BILINGUAL models
6. Immersion eg Gaelic Medium schools – very successful, very expensive, difficulties recruiting staff. 80% of pupils have no Gaelic background

7. Partial Immersion eg Walker Road school in Aberdeen. also very successful has now been stopped due to financial situation

References:
SCILT
Walker Road Evaulation 2000 – 2008