1. Fl instruction in the defense forces – the case of Macedonia
BILJANA POPOVSKA, LECTURER
MILITARY ACADEMY
R.M.

2. CONTENTS Introduction 2010-2012 Tertiary Education Conclusion
Literature

3. INTRODUCTION FL Instruction (emphasis on English) TC(ARM) HR(MOD)
School for pilots(contractors)
Tertiary education (MA)
Other FL - Respective embassies

4. 2010-2012 OVERVIEW - ALCPT ALCPT 2009 Participants OF NCOs Enlist.
ALCPT
2009
Participants OF
NCOs
Enlist.
Civ.
Total
Level I 16
149
152 2
319 II
115
391
403 11
920
III 81
158 97 5
341 IV
101
139
127 4
371 V
116 77 52 3
248 VI
231 88 43
364
660
1002
874 27
2563

6. Overview Completed courses 2009
р.б
type
level
participants OF
NCOs
Enlist.
Civ.
total 1.
intensive I 3 22 4 29 II 13 10 27
III 20 14 38 IV 9 16 35 V 21 33 VI 7
Total-intensive 95 41
169 2.
Semi intensive 5 8 15 1 12
Total semi intensive 6 51
Total –all courses
124 47
220
Review by levels 37 23 43 85 19 61 25 40

7. 2010 – 2012 problems & recommendations
Absentees –semi-intensive courses(YES)
EFL –TT(NO)
STANAG –testers Training (NO)
STANAG 6001 testing (NO)
Improved conditions for FL Instruction(needed) 
Concept fro FLI-(needed)
STANAG testing team(needed)

8. 2010 – 2012 problems & recommendations
Coordination between Sector - EDU and Training & Sector International Cooperation
Inclusion- state civil servants in EFL training
Maintenance of FLT facilities

9. 2010-2012 Status – progress (feb2012)
Continuous progress in the English language training is confirmed for the employees in ARM
Successful attainment of the pilot testing STANAG 6001 in the Republic of Italy February 2011 and statistics analysis of the results.
An analysis of the results from the STANAG pilot testing conducted in Perugia, Italy was done

10. 2010-2012 Status – progress (feb2012)
STANAG 6001 pilot testing successfully accomplished of the MOD of B&H in the Republic of Macedonia ( ).
Final draft of STANAG 6001 test is developed based on information received after the results analysis from the pilot testing for both national sessions
The first two national sessions are completed. STANAG testing is conducted in the period to 45 strength, 38 from ARM and 25 of them passed, 13 did not pass, 7 from the MOD and out of them 4 passed and 3 did not pass.

11. 2010-2012 Status – progress (feb2012)
Second STANAG testing was conducted to 21 strength and out of the 16 strength was from ARM. 12 from them passed and 3 did not pass.
In October 2011, the new draft of STANAG 6001 pilot testing was done to candidates in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

12. 2010/12 –DOCUMENTS & EQUIPMENT
The implementation of the Concept for Foreign Language Training in the Ministry and the Army of the Republic of Macedonia has started.
 The curriculum in English is done in appropriate study rooms (cabinets, study rooms, labs, etc) equipped with material, equipment and other tools. The curriculum is conducted in 10 language labs. (In Skopje 4, one in Kicevo, one in Kumanovo,one in Stip, one in Veles, one in Tetovo and one in Petrovec)

13. 2010/12 EDUCATION/ TRAINING
In the period – a language workshop on the topic “Military Terminology in English course” was attained and 11 participants were part of it.
 In the period 12 – 16 Sep 2011 language workshop was completed “Preparation and delivering briefings in English” with 10 participants (“Goce Delcev” barracks).

14. 2010/12 Edu. Tr. & EVALUATION
 In the period 12 – 20 Sep 2011 language workshop was completed “Preparation and delivering briefings in English” with 10 participants (Stip).
ARM GS Training Command was the stakeholder of these activities.
The ALCPT tests received from USA are used for testing. In 2011, testing and evaluation according STANAG 6001, third edition, began of the MoD and ARM employees language skills.

15. 2010/12 PROBLEMATIC AREAS, FUNDS & FUTURE PLANS
Additional equipping of the facilities for English language training is required.
The funds required for this PG implementation are provided from MoD budget.
Two national testing sessions – April and September 2012.

16. 2010/12 PROBLEMATIC AREAS, FUNDS & FUTURE PLANS
By reaching FOC of the Foreign language Centre and the established STANAG 6001 team, the application of the following NATO standards will be intensified: STANAG 2014, STANAG 2019/APP- 6 (A), STANAG 2020, STANAG 2437/AJP 1.0(B), STANAG 3680/AAP-6, Staff Officers’ Handbook,NATO Handbook,Bi-SC Guidelines for Operational Planning (GOP) etc.
3. Main emphasis will be given to the language preparation of the declared units personnel – primarily the Medium Infantry Battalion.

17. Tertiary education
ECT System (MOD/selection of sets/MEdu(accreditation )/State University rules and regulations
Undergraduate Studies (4yrs)FLI 4yrs.too
Officers course (6months) Engl. only
Problems???????????
Large classes (40+)/Books/ responsibility/ equipment/facilities/maintenance/ training
WHAT ELSE????

18. Tertiary edu.-questioner
Have you experienced this as a problem in a large class you are currently teaching?
 I have too much homework to mark. It is impossible to give effective feedback to everyone.”
 Not all students participate, due to being in a large class”
 It is difficult to get students’ attention to stop them working on a pair or group task.
 The noise level in my class is too high”

19. Tertiary edu.-Questioner
Students in a large class often have mixed abilities. It is difficult to cater for students with such different levels and needs
 It is difficult to achieve rapport with the students
 Students' individual responses are difficult to hear

20. Tertiary edu.-Questioner
It is difficult to promote active learning in large classes when resources such as text books, story books, flash cards, audio and video tapes are limited”
 It is difficult to know/use students' names in a large class”
 I am sometimes in despair at my inability to manage a large class”
Only about ‘large classes’ (of 40+) 

21. Conclusions Lack of coordination between FLI stake holders
STANAG testing (No-pause)
Teaching & testing FL at tertiary education need financing
Sometimes human decision making factors create problems
Teachers need motivation
Not everybody can be a teacher or a tester
It’s about love, motivation, dedication and commitment

22. LITERATURE
Here are the references to the ideas for large class teaching which are listed in the questionnaire:      
 Peer feedback to reduce the burden of marking homework   Shamim, F., Negash, N., Chuku, C. and Demewoz, N Maximizing Learning in Large Classes: Issues and Options. Addis Abbaba: The British Council. Available online: screen.pdf
 Introducing/Increasing pair work and/or group work to enhance participation. Renaud, S., Tannenbaum, E. and Stantial, P 'Student- centered teaching in large classes with limited resource'. ELT Forum 2007/3: 12-17, 34. Available online:  ves/docs/ c.pdf

23. Literature
 Establishing a code of behaviour to reduce noise level Hasan, M.F. n.d. ‘Effective teaching in large classes’. Online: les/large%20classes.pdf
 Getting written feedback from students to cater for mixed abilities Hasan, M.F. n.d. ‘Effective teaching in large classes’. Online: les/large%20classes.pdF
 Increasing your availability to enhance rapport Hasan, M.F. n.d. ‘Effective teaching in large classes’. Online: les/large%20classes.pdf

24. QUESTIONS???

25. THANK YOU