Ideas in Action: Activities for Mediation provides language teachers with solid grounding in the theory

of mediation, as defined in the latest update to the CEFR, as well as a wide variety of mediation tasks

with clear aims and staging. This book aims to show not only why mediation is an important element in

any 21st century language classroom  , but how to actually integrate it in your teaching immediately. With

this in mind, the book includes ideas as to how you can scaffold mediation strategies, how to create your

own mediation activities, and how to assess mediation.

Activities for Mediation:

provides a thorough and clear overview of what mediation is and why it is so important

covers all three types of mediation: Mediating a text, Mediating concepts and Mediating communication

offers practical ideas to develop mediation strategies and associated competences

Additional features and resources include:

photocopiable worksheets

tips for differentiation, variation and extension

suggestions for feedback, including self-evaluation and peer feedback activities

ideas on how to adapt the activities for online and hybrid classrooms