1. Teacher Learning and the European Portfolio
Hafdís Ingvarsdóttir
University of Iceland
NBR Seminar 2010

2. The European Language Portfolio
Divided into three parts:
Language Passport
Language Biography
Dossier
Valdidated in over 30 European countries

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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. ?