Technologically Enhanced Language Learning Pedagogy Project overview PGCE Primary MFL 8 December 09
Project overview Project title: Technologically Enhanced Language Learning Pedagogy Comenius Multilateral Projects Ref: UK-COMENIUS-CMP Background to the project New technologies and language learning The role of the 6 schools in the project Aims of the TELLP university project
Project partners Gee Macrory, Project Manager MMU MFL team: Pura Ariza, Cathy Brady, Sarah Lister, Joanne Mimnagh José Luis Ortega, Universidad de Granada Lucette Chrétien, Université de Poitiers TDA support Jo Clark, Stretford High School
TDA: Collaborative technologies in languages initiative (CTLI) International project: six primary schools, three initial teaching training (ITT) institutions and local authorities and regional governments in England, France and Spain working together using a shared curriculum to develop and improve the teaching and learning of languages.
The Six Schools Project 2 schools in each of Trafford (Greater Manchester)*, Granada and Niort Linked by video-conferencing and a learning platform Shared CLIL-focussed curriculum EU funding New project Sept 09 * King’s Rd Primary School & Seymour Park Primary School
England
Spain
France
Shared curriculum Our schools - Where is our school? - Who is in my class? - School subjects - Timetable routines Our way of life Locality
Technologically enhanced language learning activities Learning platform: Video-conferences: whole class presentations; partner- partner exchanges; question- answer sessions; information gap activities (eg completing a blank map); webcam meetings
Aims of the TELLP university project An innovative teacher training context Evaluation of impact of new pedagogy on: Processes of children ’ s learning Development of intercultural understanding Children ’ s motivations School community Wider school curriculum Description of new pedagogy
The two year plan Year 1: trainees on placement in project schools Year 2: involvement of wider range of trainees and dissemination 3 countries: same research methodology Observations by range of people Focus group work with children Interviews with trainees and teachers Questionnaire data from trainees