New Directions in Languages: The UK and Europe Marina Mozzon-McPherson University of Hull TNP2 New Learning Environments -The European Space

The learning environment created by new technologies, enabling e(lectronic)-learning and teaching and in the future also, m(obile) learning, i.e. ICT enhanced language learning and teaching;The learning environment created by new technologies, enabling e(lectronic)-learning and teaching and in the future also, m(obile) learning, i.e. ICT enhanced language learning and teaching; The learning environment created by new human resources available through mobility i.e. use of the presence and experience of multilingual and multicultural staff and students for language and culture learning and teaching purposes.The learning environment created by new human resources available through mobility i.e. use of the presence and experience of multilingual and multicultural staff and students for language and culture learning and teaching purposes.

Pre-requisites for a successful use of NLEs and ILL approaches Appropriate and adequate technological infrastructure; Training of students and staff in flexible and appropriate use of NLEs; New pedagogical solutions, new learning approaches, new learning culture; Institutional policies and support;

Pre-requisites for a successful use of NLEs and ILL approaches New strategic management skills, mentality and attitude change at both individual and institutional levels;New strategic management skills, mentality and attitude change at both individual and institutional levels; Close co-operation and collaboration and sharing of information and experience.Close co-operation and collaboration and sharing of information and experience. Critical thinking and evaluation skills needed to make informed decisionsCritical thinking and evaluation skills needed to make informed decisions

Key areas addressed by the report language teaching and learninglanguage teaching and learning promoting multilingualism and cultural diversitypromoting multilingualism and cultural diversity training programmes for languages and language- related professionstraining programmes for languages and language- related professions continuing education programmes or coursescontinuing education programmes or courses promoting European co-operationpromoting European co-operation Needs in the area of new learning environments

NLEs in language teaching and learning The integration of NLE in language teaching and learningThe integration of NLE in language teaching and learning for language students;for language students; for students of other disciplines;for students of other disciplines; as a preparation for professional life.as a preparation for professional life. Policies underlying the integration of NLEsPolicies underlying the integration of NLEs New learning strategies: the introduction and promotion of independent language learning (ILL)New learning strategies: the introduction and promotion of independent language learning (ILL) Development of learning materialsDevelopment of learning materials

NLEs in language teaching and learning Redefining the profile of the actors involvedRedefining the profile of the actors involved Training programmes and courses for language teachers: in-service programmes, staff developmentTraining programmes and courses for language teachers: in-service programmes, staff development Measuring proficiency: Assessment and self-assessmentMeasuring proficiency: Assessment and self-assessment Action researchon the implementation of NLEsAction research on the implementation of NLEs

Promoting multilingualism and cultural diversity Promoting the learning of the less widely used and less taught languagesPromoting the learning of the less widely used and less taught languages Promoting cultural understanding and intercultural awarenessPromoting cultural understanding and intercultural awareness Accessing authentic resources and materialsAccessing authentic resources and materials Student and Staff ExchangesStudent and Staff Exchanges

Training programmes for languages and language-related professions NLEs and the training of language teachersNLEs and the training of language teachers NLEs and the training of translators and interpretersNLEs and the training of translators and interpreters

Needs in the area of new learning environments language teaching and learninglanguage teaching and learning the promotion of multi-lingualism and cultural diversitythe promotion of multi-lingualism and cultural diversity promotion of European co-operationpromotion of European co-operation provision of language learning to students with special educational needsprovision of language learning to students with special educational needs

Some suggested measures at European level to reduce the amount of bureaucratic red tape to obtain funding;to reduce the amount of bureaucratic red tape to obtain funding; to standardise platforms to ensure easy access of resources and expertise and overcome the complexity of some environments;to standardise platforms to ensure easy access of resources and expertise and overcome the complexity of some environments; to create a European Teaching and Learning Network serves as a main port of call for dissemination of information;to create a European Teaching and Learning Network serves as a main port of call for dissemination of information;

Some suggested measures at European level to foster research on the issues identified and encourage European projects which integrate research to development;to foster research on the issues identified and encourage European projects which integrate research to development; to create post-graduate and professional programmes whose validation can be recognised by European Institutions and be included in universities career structures.to create post-graduate and professional programmes whose validation can be recognised by European Institutions and be included in universities career structures.

New Directions in Languages: The UK and Europe WHAT MAKES A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT NEW ? INNOVATIVE ?

New Directions in Languages: The UK and Europe WHAT SHOULD A EUROPEAN LEARNING SPACE INCLUDE?

New Directions in Languages: The UK and Europe HOW CAN UK UNIVERSITIES CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF A EUROPEAN LEARNING SPACE EUROPEAN LEARNING SPACE ?