Teacher Learning and the European Portfolio Hafdís Ingvarsdóttir University of Iceland NBR Seminar 2010
The European Language Portfolio Divided into three parts: Language Passport Language Biography Dossier Valdidated in over 30 European countries
The Role of ELP To promote language proficiency in Europe and enhance intercultural understanding amongst Europeans Key words: Multilingualism and multiculturalism Reflection, monitoring students’ own learning Raising st.s’ metacognitive awareness, Studentsc collect evidence from own learning
ELP and Teacher Education 1. Personal Statement My philosphy of teaching and learning 2. Reflection form observations, Diary from your own teaching Lesson plans Excercises, assignments (written by students) Reflections on own learning etc. EPOSTL 3. Dossier The assignments/taks I liked best/was proudest of
EPOSTL: A Reflection Tool A tool to help you reflect on your didactic knowledge and skills necessary to teach languages Helps you monitor your own progress and record your experiences http://www.ecml.at/epostl
ELP and Teacher Learning What should be in your Professional Portfolio? 1. My philosophy of teaching 2. Evidence form my teaching Reflections on my teaching using EPOSTL Reflections form video recordings Questionnaires I have given to my students Materials I have writtten 3. ?