ECML Resources & Projects

1. ECML (European Centre for Modern Languages)
Resources & Projects
Chris Farrell & Lou McLaughlin
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2. ECML | Strategic Objectives
To help its member states implement effective
language teaching policies by:
• focusing on the practice of the learning and
teaching of languages
• promoting dialogue and exchange among
those active in the field
• training multipliers
• supporting programme-related networks and
research projects
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3. ECML | “Languages at the Heart of Learning”
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4. ECML | 2016-2019 Programme
Inspiring language learning and teaching in the
early years. Why it matters and what it looks
like for children aged 3-12 years. (09/2018)
(Access to resources).
Towards a Common European Framework of
Reference for language teachers. (10/2018)
(Part of the discussion/conversation).
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5. Inspiring language learning & teaching in the early years.
Project term: April 2017 – April 2019
Project languages: English, French
Target audience: pre-primary and primary teachers, other
educators, teacher trainers and those involved in both initial
and continuing professional development
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6. Inspiring language learning & teaching in the early years.
Envisaged outputs
• The website with practical tools based on existing
resources (from both the ECML and the various Member
states), a guide for teachers and other educators, and
practical examples
• Recommendations and suggestions for the future
development of resources by the ECML and for the
adaptation of existing teaching material.
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7. Inspiring language learning & teaching in the early years.
Envisaged outcomes
• To make teachers and other educators aware of their own linguistic potential
• To encourage them to use the resources for the development of linguistic & cultural
competences
• To support teachers and educators in adopting a positive and open attitude to the
linguistic repertoires of their young pupils
• To foster a positive attitude towards linguistic and cultural diversity.
• To support educational institutions in the implementation of a comprehensive, global
approach which aims to provide a consistent and continuous implementation of
language education from pre-primary to primary by providing them with tools which can
be adapted to specific contexts.
• To provide teachers and other educators from different countries and educational
contexts with an opportunity to exchange ideas on language education practices.
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8. Inspiring language learning & teaching in the early years.
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9. Inspiring language learning & teaching in the early years.
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10. ECML | CALL FOR PROPOSALS
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Project Title: “Inspiring innovation in language
education: changing contexts, evolving competences”
• www.ecml.at/call
• 22 April 2019

11. ECML | CALL FOR PROPOSALS
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