1. ELP-TT Training teachers to use the European Language Portfolio Short-term project 2008-2009 ELP_TT2 Based on materials created by Viljo Kohonen and Heike Speitz (adapted by Margarete Nezbeda)

2. ELP-TT Why reflection in (FL) learning? Leo van Lier (1996, 11): “To learn something new one must first notice it. This noticing is an awareness of its existence, obtained and enhanced by paying attention to it.”

3. ELP-TT Why reflection in (FL) learning? Experience (linguistic / cultural / learning processes / personal growth) is the key to language learning – but not sufficient Experience needs to be processes consciously: notice learning  develop awareness  take charge of learning Transform observation / information into personal understanding and knowledge Learning has to be done by the student!

4. ELP-TT How to introduce the ELP to our students? Explaining reporting function Emphasizing the value of the CEFR Talking about learning experiences (language biography), intercultural experiences Selecting pieces of work for the dossier and presenting them …

5. ELP-TT How to involve our learners? Creating learning activities for each other Goal-setting Self-assessment Peer-assessment …

6. ELP-TT How to start? Passport Biography Dossier

7. ELP-TT How would you start portfolio work with your learners ? Find and discuss own ideas in small groups Present two possibilities (poster)