2. Implementing ELPs in Lombardy and Italy Project C 5 IMPEL ELP implementation support Soutien à la mise en oeuvre du PEL Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

3. How many validated ELPs in Italy? …10 and more … Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 30, 2007

4. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Validated Italian ELPs (cfr. PORTFOLIOS www.coe.int/portfolio) 1. 25.2002 - Italy (Umbria) - Model for learners in lower secondary education. Il Modello dell’Umbria. Fascia di età 9 – 15. 2. 26.2002 (Piedmont) - Model for learners in primary education. Modello del Piemonte. Fascia di età 8 – 11. 3. 30.2002 - Italy (Lombardia) – Model for learners in lower secondary education. Il modello della Lombardia. Fascia di età 11 – 15.

5. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 4. 40.2003 – Italy - Model for learners in higher education. Il modello della Calabria per le Università. 5. 48.2003 – Italian: 48.2003-IT - Model for learners in vocational sectors developed by Sofia University with partners in 5 European countries. Il Modello dell’Università di Sofia per l’istruzione tecnico- professionale in cinque lingue. Versione italiana. Fascia di età oltre i 15 anni. 6. 49. 2003 (8 – 2001 – IT) Model for learners in primary schools. Il Modello CILT (Centre for Information on Language Teaching) in inglese tradotto in italiano.

6. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 7. 54.2003 – Italy Turin - Model for young learners and adults. Il Modello di Torino. Fascia di età oltre i 15 anni. 8. 64. 2004 - Italy - Puglia - Model for learners aged 14-20. Il Modello della Puglia. Fascia di età 14 - 20. 9. 65.2004 – Italy – Bolzano – Il modello per la scuola primaria. Fascia di età 9 – 11. 10. 69.2004 – Italy – Bolzano – Il modello per la scuola primaria. Fascia di età 11 – 14.

7. TOP DOWN BOTTOM UP Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 30, 2007

8. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 IMPEL Glossary ___________________________________________ A glossary of ELP implementation terminology

9. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 ‘Bottom-up’ See IMPEL Glossary A familiar term referring to both learning and management styles. Where it applies to learning, it denotes an exploration and discovery approach in which the learner arrives autonomously at knowledge and understanding and then interacts with the teacher to confirm and consolidate these. It can also denote an implementation process in which teachers are the driving force in innovation, rather than inspectors or advisers. (cf. ‘top down’ q.v.)

10. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 ‘Top-down’ A familiar term referring to both learning and management styles. In learning, it denotes a teacher-led approach in which all knowledge is passed down to pupils who have a somewhat passive role in the process. In a management context it can describe the imposition of, e.g., innovation, by advisers and inspectors rather than its evolution in the classroom. (cf. ‘bottom- up’ q.v.) See IMPEL Glossary

11. Lombardy ELP Project Population: 9.065.440 Area: 23.859 kmq. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 30, 2007

12. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Two Portfolios in Lombardy: 1. 48.2003 – Italian: 48.2003-IT - Model for learners in vocational sectors developed by Sofia University with partners in 5 European countries. 2. 30.2002 - Italy (Lombardia) Model for learners in lower secondary education. School age 11 –15.

13. the working group the pilot version the model implementation Ministero dell’ Istruzione, dell’ Università e della Ricerca Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per la Lombardia Progetto Lingue Lombardia Steps for Lombardy ELP 11- 15: Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

14. Key words … simplicity … illustrations … user friendly … “bridge” among different school levels... Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

15. Il modello della Lombardia: Studenti di 11 –15 anni Last year of primary school Lower secondary school First year of upper secondary school

16. Validation n. 30/2002 RCS – Rizzoli Corriere della Sera Ministero dell’ Istruzione, dell’ Università e della Ricerca Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per la Lombardia Progetto Lingue Lombardia Oxford University Press La Nuova Italia Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

17. Phase 1 (1999/2000): PLANNING studying other countries’ experiences Phase 2 (2000/01): PRODUCTION producing materials Phase 3 (2001/02): PILOTING experimenting in schools Phase 3 (2002/03): DISSEMINATION publishing & distributing validated ELP Phase 4 (2003/4): IMPLEMENTATION Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

18. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Implementation strategies school networks: regional and interregional definition of the ELP in the school curriculum ELP within an 'assessment system' (also CEFR and Certifications) ALL ELPs to be favoured (Italian and non Italian) examples of good practice focus on teacher trainers website as a tool for communication cooperation with publishers

19. School year 2002 – 03: Implementation + Training Trainers & Training Trainers & Teachers + Teachers + Monitoring Monitoring School year 2003 – 04: Consolidation + Training Trainers & Training Trainers & Teachers on web- Teachers on web- based learning platform based learning platform + Monitoring + Monitoring Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

20. Big numbers in 2002 - 03 7.500 Lombardy ELPs freely distributed in Lombardy + Piedmont and Sicily + 7.500 sold in different regions Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

21. Lombardia Schools: 206 Classes: 211 Teachers: 318 Students: 4737 Piemonte 11 25 589 Sicilia 8 9 252 Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Lombardy ELPs freely distributed in 2002/03

22. Professional Development Courses in 2002/03 Training 28 trainers Providing 17 face-to-face Teacher Training courses Offering 15 hours’ courses Involving 425 teachers Organizing an online FORUM Web-based monitoring + Seminars + Conference (more than 500 participants) Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

23. www.crtvolta.it/forum/login.htm 2002/03 Forum : 104 teachers Topics in the forum: 1. Come imparo ( How I learn) 2. Che cosa so fare (What I can do) 3. Dossier 4. Passaporto 5. Problemi vari (different problems) Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

24. 2003/04 More students More regions More teachers NO FUNDING (government cuts) … Strong feelings against the ongoing Moratti Reform Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

25. Challenges 1. How to keep track of students??? 2. How to offer training to new teachers??? 3. How to support teachers of year 1??? Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

26. Considerations 1. impossible to keep track of 10,000 or more students 2. need to focus on trainers and teachers: offer of 2nd level face-to-face courses for 150 teachers 3. solution: cooperation with Publishing House for training courses on web-based learning platform Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

27. New PELonline teacher training course With Garamond Publishing House (RCS Education) Beginning March 10, 2004 Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

28. PELonline: Web-based Teacher Training courses 1st edition March- May 2004 150 teachers 2nd edition June – August 2004 128 teachers School year 2003 – 04: Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

29. Thanks to this new partnership We have… We have… shared knowledge shared knowledge built up partnerships in other regions built up partnerships in other regions organized a virtual learning community organized a virtual learning community … snow ball effect… … snow ball effect… www.garamond.it Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

30. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Thanks to the European Language Portfòlio experience it has been possible to develop a new collaboration with the POLICY DIVISION of the COUNCIL OF EUROPE

31. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 2004 - 2006 Language Education Policy Profile Ministero della Pubblica Istruzione Ufficio Scolastico Regionale per la Lombardia Direzione Generale per gli Affari Internazionali Università agli Studi di Milano

32. Language Education Policy Profile Politicians Administrators Parents Journalists Publishers Cultural Agencies Associations Trade Unions University Professors Inspectors Headmasters Teachers Trainers Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

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34. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Organisation Financing Development of learning activities Role of publishers ELP in an 'assessment system' (also CEFR and examination programmes) ISSUES for ELP implementation

35. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Increasing success = increasing use = increasing costs Who pays what: government, publishers, schools, students, parents?

36. Key words … complexity … strategies & priorities … partnerships … “connections” among regions... … impact Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

37. Which choices at a national level ? Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

38. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Political / Ministerial guidance ELP Support Group Ministry of Education General Directorate of International Relations The Italian choice…

39. information Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

40. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 ELP Support Group at the General Directorate of International Relations, Ministry of Education… national surveys since 2005 based on Rolf Schaerer tool dissemination and information materials international cooperation

41. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 MATERIALS PRODUCED Leaflet Leaflet Brochure n. 1 on ELP Brochure n. 1 on ELP “Il Portfolio Europeo delle Lingue: informazioni di base.” informazioni di base.” Brochure n. 2 on ELP Brochure n. 2 on ELP “Il Portfolio Europeo delle Lingue in Europa e in Italia. Dati e storie a confronto” Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca DIPARTIMENTO PER L’ISTRUZIONE Direzione Generale per gli Affari Internazionali

42. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 CW, Gorizia 03.10.05 Leaflet Italian version of the French and English CoE leaflets

43. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Brochure n. 1

44. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Template for Italian ELPs A. The three parts B. Languages used C. Teachers’ Guide D. Graphic Design E. Website for reference

45. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Brochure n. 2

46. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 Downloadable at: http://www.pubblica.istruzione.it/ argomenti/portfolio/opuscolo_1_05.pdf http://www.pubblica.istruzione.it/ argomenti/portfolio/opuscolo_2_05.pdf

47. Crucial issues Preventing ELP proliferation : the new tool should not conflict with existing national ELP development and implementation policies and approaches Preventing competition with existing national/regional ELPs: the new tool should not be perceived as something taking the place of ELPs but as something to enhance their value and link ELP-using crossborder communities. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

48. International cooperation Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

49. Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007 An international project: Austria Italy Slovenia First idea: common construction of a trilateral ELP to be validated by the Council of Europe

50. Intercultural Crossborder Module Supplement for ELPs 15+ Students Intercultural Issues/ Competences Italian ELP Slovenian ELP Austrian ELP Teacher Training Teacher Education Cromo project Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007

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52. If you get the inspiration to increase implementation … La diffusion marche avec la séduction … Dies ist ein neuer Weg in die Welt der Sprachen … Un nuevo camino para abrirnos al vasto campo del la lengua… Una via verso il mondo delle lingue … Gisella Langé - IMPEL Workshop Graz, March 29, 2007