1. e-training for teachers of very young learners of English Subproject 03: Training the trainers and teachers to implement the program of learning English

2. e-training for teachers of very young learners A set of teacher training materials which are provided through the internet: ● a tool for the on-going training of new teachers, ● feedback and a refresher for experienced teachers who decide to teach children aged 6 - 8 years, ● a source of training materials for School Advisors and A trainers who can use the content and activities for their own teacher training seminars, ● a source of materials and examples of teaching practices for education researchers, ● a means of informing the parents of First & Second Graders (A & B) on the practices used in the teaching of English to very young learners. 2

3. Rationale of e-training ● to familiarize trainees with the basic principles in learning English by First and Second graders (6 - 8 years), and ● to help trainees understand the process required to develop the children’s social literacies through the foreign language so they can implement the teaching practices that are appropriate for the PEAP classes. 3

4. Specific objectives of e-training Educational Objectives: ● Awareness of: ● the way children think and learn, ● the way first language learning is related ● to the early development of the ● second language at school, ● the role(s) of the teacher of English, Modification of teaching practices: ● adopting practices which motivate children in the classroom and facilitate the learning of English in a natural and enjoyable manner. Professional Development Objectives:  reflection  development of digital literacy skills  adaptation  development of professional skills 4

5. The phases of the e-training programme 2011-2012: ● Planning and designing the training materials and their web form. ● Preparation of the 5 Thematic Modules by a team of experts in teaching English to very young learners and in teacher training. ● Digitisation of the training material and posting it on the PEAP portal. 2012-2013: ● Planning and development of three additional Thematic Modules. ● Improvement and enrichment of the e-training platform. 5

6. The Five Thematic Modules MODULE I 1. TEACHING YOUNG LEARNERS: INTRODUCTION 2. CLASS MANAGEMENT 3. THE TEACHER’S ROLES 3.1 The Teacher as Manager 3.2 The Teacher as Materials Developer 4. MANAGING THE SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT 4.1 The School Principal & Fellow Teachers 4.2 Managing & Communicating with Parents 4.3 A Child Talks to his/her Parents 6

7. The Five Thematic Modules MODULE II 1. ACTION SONGS & CHANTS The Hows and Whys of Action Songs & Chants MODULE III 1. GAMES & CRAFTS FOR CHILDREN 1.1 Individual, Pair & Group Games 1.2 Creative Crafts MODULE IV 1. THEATRE ACTIVITIES AND CLASS EVENTS 1.1 The Pedagogical Rationale 1.2 How to Organize Theatre Activities 1.3 Class Events & School Shows 7

8. MODULE V 1.STORYTELLING IN THE EFL CLASSROOM 1.1 What is a Story? 1.2 Why use stories in the classroom? 1.3 Some criteria for selecting a Storybook. 1.4 Useful Tips 2.STORYTELLING 2.1 BEFORE ACTIVITIES 2.2 WHILE ACTIVITIES 2.3 AFTER ACTIVITIES The Five Thematic Modules 8

9. The features of the e-training material ● Open access. ● Modular: evolves in Thematic Modules. ● Cohesive: each module relates to the main theme and the modules are interlinked in a cohesive whole. ● Flexible: trainees can study all Thematic Modules in a serial way or choose randomly, depending on individual needs. ● Interactive: trainees can register their answers (e.g., to a quiz) and receive feedback. ● Media rich: involves video. ● Multimodal: combines sound and image. ● Multisensory: activates multiple senses 9

10. How trainees can use e-training The trainees: ● can work in their own time and place, designing their individual course of study, ● are informed of the time required to complete each Module, ● can monitor their learning progress through self-assessment exercises and quizzes, ● can elaborate further through suggested references, ● are encouraged to reflect on specific examples from the classroom. 10

11. The role of School Advisors and A Trainers School Advisors and A Trainers can: ● inform teachers regarding the e-training material. ● encourage teachers to use it. ● use it for the planning of their own teacher training seminars. ● enrich topics, depending on developments in education and the needs of teachers. 11

12. http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr rcel@enl.uoa.gr Το έργο υλοποιείται από το ΚΕΝΤΡΟ ΕΡΕΥΝΑΣ ΓΙΑ ΤΗ ΔΙΔΑΣΚΑΛΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΤΗΝ ΑΞΙΟΛΟΓΗΣΗ ΤΗΣ ΓΝΩΣΗΣ ΤΗΣ ΑΓΓΛΙΚΗΣ Την ευθύνη για το περιεχόμενο αυτής της εισήγησης έχει η ομάδα εμπειρογνωμόνων του ΠΕΑΠ. Εισηγήτρια της παρούσας: Λιλίκα Κουρή Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης