1. Project number 143337-LLP-1-2008-1-DE-KA2-KA2NM Grant agreement number 2008-4283/001-001 Thematic seminar Raising awareness on cultural and linguistic diversity and language learning Vienna, Austria 6-8th of July 2009

2. Project number 143337-LLP-1-2008-1-DE-KA2-KA2NM Grant agreement number 2008-4283/001-001 Language Learning in Norway  English compulsary second language from 1st grade  Optional third language in secondary and upper secondary schools (age 13-18) German, French or Spanish  University studies – English literature  Tv/Movies – no dubbing  Norwegian is not a ”world language”  Norwegian youngsters define themselves as competent users of English

3. Project number 143337-LLP-1-2008-1-DE-KA2-KA2NM Grant agreement number 2008-4283/001-001 CRISS  CReating Independence through Student-owned Strategies Help students learn more effectively Originally designed in USA for high school students in 1985  Metacognition Awareness of the student’s own learning process  Background knowledge Integrating new information with prior knowledge  Purpose setting Learning for specific purposes positively influences comprehension

4. Project number 143337-LLP-1-2008-1-DE-KA2-KA2NM Grant agreement number 2008-4283/001-001 Carousel Brainstorming  Cooperative learning activity that involves students brainstorming and learning in small groups Adaptable to any subject, language, age, gender or activity Both effective and attractive – a fun, motivating and innovative way of learning

5. Project number 143337-LLP-1-2008-1-DE-KA2-KA2NM Grant agreement number 2008-4283/001-001 Best practise Catering 1. Vocabulary learning – ”Raw materials” 2. Spices and herbs - Smell and taste 3. Recipe – which tools? 4. Picture drawing – ”How to make waffels” 5. Five sentences – Work ethics

6. Project number 143337-LLP-1-2008-1-DE-KA2-KA2NM Grant agreement number 2008-4283/001-001 Why CRISS as a learning strategy  Practical approaches to help students learn  Students are more active participants  Allows the teacher to reflect upon the content and purpose of the language lesson This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This publication [communication] reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.