JPL
10-31-2007, 09:22 AM
If anyone is interested, let's try to put together a functional strategy for the practical revival of Gaeilge. So far I'm conjured up the following.
2 visits per year to a Gaeltacht. 1 visit is mandatory, 1 visit is voluntary. The reason for the voluntary visit is to not make Gaeilge so much of a "chore", but to be something that kids themselves want to get involved with out of their own free will.
Conversational Gaeilge classes on top of the current Gaeilge classes in schools. I believe that after 12 - 13 years of school without competent fluency in Gaeilge is an indication of poor teaching methods. If 3-4 conversational Irish classes were added per week - then kids would have an avenue on a weekly basis to speak as gaeilge. The class structure could be very loose, and just used for kids to chat to each other as gaeilge. English would not be permitted at all during the hour - this would aid the children to think and research for words or phrases.. The sole purpose for this class is for vocal improvement in a fun manner to once again not make Gaeilge feel like a chore to a child.
More government funding for Gaeilge. I believe that more funding into Gaeltacht regions and assistance with trips for schools to Gaeltachts is required.
I also propose that all of the above be introduced North and South of the Island.
Any other ideas are most welcome.
2 visits per year to a Gaeltacht. 1 visit is mandatory, 1 visit is voluntary. The reason for the voluntary visit is to not make Gaeilge so much of a "chore", but to be something that kids themselves want to get involved with out of their own free will.
Conversational Gaeilge classes on top of the current Gaeilge classes in schools. I believe that after 12 - 13 years of school without competent fluency in Gaeilge is an indication of poor teaching methods. If 3-4 conversational Irish classes were added per week - then kids would have an avenue on a weekly basis to speak as gaeilge. The class structure could be very loose, and just used for kids to chat to each other as gaeilge. English would not be permitted at all during the hour - this would aid the children to think and research for words or phrases.. The sole purpose for this class is for vocal improvement in a fun manner to once again not make Gaeilge feel like a chore to a child.
More government funding for Gaeilge. I believe that more funding into Gaeltacht regions and assistance with trips for schools to Gaeltachts is required.
I also propose that all of the above be introduced North and South of the Island.
Any other ideas are most welcome.