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EAQUALS International Conference 2014
The Market Place
Budapest, 24th April 2014
The Italian Language Teaching Certification
DILS-PG
Maria Valentina Marasco Nicoletta Santeusanio
Introduction to DILS-PG
• The Language Teaching Certification DILS-PG (Teaching Italian as a foreign
language) is designed and produced by the CVCL, (Evaluation and Language
Certifications Centre)
• The CVCL offers 2 Language Teaching Certifications:
Second Level DILS-PG (started in 2006 and became official in 2009)
First Level DILS-PG (started in 2012 and is still being tested)
• DILS-PG tests language teaching knowledge and teaching competencies.
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
Introduction to DILS-PG
• DILS-PG does not include a compulsory course component or compulsory
teaching practice. However the CVCL offers courses for DILS-PG
preparation to help candidates to get familiar with the format and the
contents of the examination.
• A bibliography and the structure of the exam are provided and can be found
on our website: www.cvcl.it
• DILS-PG certifications are offered by exam centres around the world.
• DILS-PG is a qualification internationally recognised by organisations which
employ teachers of Italian both in Italy and abroad.
• It is aimed at teachers of Italian, both native and non-native speakers.
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www.cvcl.it
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DILS-PG CANDIDATE PRE-REQUISITES
CANDIDATES WITH
NO PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Specific degree (min. three years) in ‘Italian Language and Culture” or in
“Teaching Italian Language and Culture”
Any degree (min. three years)
+
Master in “Teaching Italian as Foreign Language” or postgraduate
Specialisation in “Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language”
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CANDIDATES WITH TEACHING EXPERIENCE
SECOND LEVEL
DILS-PG
FIRST LEVEL
DILS-PG
Teaching experience for
candidates with a generic
degree
min. 400 hours
at all levels
min. 200 hours
up to B1 level
Teaching experience for
candidates with a high school
diploma
min. 1500 hours
at all levels
min. 700 hours
up to B1 level
DILS-PG CANDIDATE PRE-REQUISITES
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
NON-NATIVE SPEAKER CANDIDATES
(same pre-requisites + language examination)
SECOND LEVEL
DILS-PG
FIRST LEVEL DILS-
PG
Language proficiency
C1 examination
certificate in the
language
B2 examination
certificate in the
language
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DILS-PG CANDIDATE PRE-REQUISITES
DILS-PG construct
1. THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
- Theoretical knowledge: language
learning and teaching
- Language awareness
- Sociocultural knowledge (First Level
DILS-PG)
2. AWARENESS OF TEACHING
METHODOLOGIES
- Analysis of teaching materials
- Classroom observation
3. PRACTICAL SKILLS
- Development and production of
teaching materials
- Management skills
- Media Education
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1 - THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
CONTENTS
Language
teaching/learning
- Methods and approaches
- Theories of language learning
- Common notions in language teaching (e.g. the concept of interlanguage, affective
filter, linguistic competence, communicative competence, the concept of error, etc.)
Language and language
use
- Identification of communicative functions
- Control of the linguistic repertory of contemporary Italian with specific attention to
the value and the contexts of use of certain linguistic forms
- Competency and control of the linguistic system (morphosyntactic competence,
lexical competence and ortographic competence)
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1 - THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
(First Level DILS-PG)
CONTENTS
Socio-cultural
knowledge
- Everyday living
- Living conditions, interpersonal relations
- Major values, beliefs and attitudes in relation to (regional cultures, institutions,
national identity, politics, arts, etc.
- Body language
- Ritual behaviour
In the Second Level DILS-PG the Socio-cultural knowledge are tested throughout the part related to the
development and the production of teaching materials (socio-cultural objectives)
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TEST ITEMS - 1
Knowledge related to language teaching
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS - 1
Knowledge related to language teaching
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS - 1
Language Awareness
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS – 1
Language Awareness
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS – 1
Language Awareness
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
DILS-PG construct
1. THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
- Theoretical knowledge: language
learning and teaching
- Language awareness
- Socio-cultural knowledge (First
Level DILS-PG)
2. AWARENESS OF TEACHING
METHODOLOGIES
- Analysis of teaching materials
- Classroom observation
3. PRACTICAL SKILLS
- Development and production of
teaching materials
- Management skills
- Media Education
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2 - AWARENESS OF TEACHING METHODOLOGIES
CONTENTS
Analysis of language
teaching materials
- Analysis of lesson contents: identifying a list of contents according to their category
(lexis, phonology, skills, texts, ecc.).
- Analysis of a language textbook index
- Analysis of a language textbook unit
- Analysis of language textbook exercises/activities/tasks
Classroom
observation
- Lesson planning and lesson structure
- Interaction in class
- Classroom management
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS - 2
Analysis of teaching materials
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS- 2
Analysis of teaching materials
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS – 2
Analysis of teaching materials
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS- 2
Analysis of teaching materials
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS- 2
Analysis of teaching materials
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS- 2
Analysis of teaching materials
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS- 2
Classroom Observation
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
DILS-PG construct
1. THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE
- Theoretical knowledge: language
learning and teaching
- Language awareness
- Socio-cultural knowledge (First
Level DILS-PG)
2. AWARENESS OF TEACHING
METHODOLOGIES
- Analysis of teaching materials
- Classroom observation
3. PRACTICAL SKILLS
- Development and production of
teaching materials
- Management skills
- Media Education
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3 – PRACTICAL SKILLS
CONTENTS
Development and
production of teaching
materials
- Planning and creating a learning/teaching unit
- Creating a range of exercises/activities/tasks for the development of different skills
- Writing clear instructions
Classroom management
skills
- Dividing the students in class according to the outcomes and the tasks
- Reflecting on the language used in class (to give instructions, encourage students,
give/receive feed-back to/from the students, check understanding, etc.)
- Treating the errors
- Solving classroom problems
Media Education
- Using Web resources to find teaching materials and authentic texts
- Using the web as a teaching/learning environment (chat, blog, forum, social
networks)
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TEST ITEMS - 3
Development and production of teaching materials
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS - 3
Development and production of teaching materials
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS - 3
Development and production of teaching materials
TEST ITEMS - 3
Development and production of teaching materials
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS - 3
Development and production of teaching materials
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS - 3
Classroom management skills
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS - 3
Classroom management skills
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
TEST ITEMS - 3
Media Education
Testing methods
Matching activities
Open questions
Editing of writing activities
Other: - analysis of teaching materials
- identification of language objectives
- exploiting teaching materials
- planning and creation of teaching activities, etc.
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General information
• Exam dates
- First level DILS-PG: December
- Second level DILS-PG: February
• Cost
- First level DILS-PG: 110,00 €
- Second level DILS-PG: 140,00 €
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How to contact us
• How to get information about the content of exams:
- M. Valentina Marasco (First level DILS-PG)
valentina.marasco@unistrapg.it
- Nicoletta Santeusanio (Second level DILS-PG)
nsanteusanio@unistrapg.cvcl.it
• How to register for our exams
- Maria Totino
dils-pg@unistrapg.cvcl.it
• How to become an exam centre and how to sign an agreement with CVCL
- Barbara Tozzuolo
infocert@unistrapg.cvcl.it
EAQUALS International Conference 2014
GRAZIE !
EAQUALS International Conference 2014

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Cvcl universita per stranieri in perugia

  • 1. EAQUALS International Conference 2014 The Market Place Budapest, 24th April 2014 The Italian Language Teaching Certification DILS-PG Maria Valentina Marasco Nicoletta Santeusanio
  • 2. Introduction to DILS-PG • The Language Teaching Certification DILS-PG (Teaching Italian as a foreign language) is designed and produced by the CVCL, (Evaluation and Language Certifications Centre) • The CVCL offers 2 Language Teaching Certifications: Second Level DILS-PG (started in 2006 and became official in 2009) First Level DILS-PG (started in 2012 and is still being tested) • DILS-PG tests language teaching knowledge and teaching competencies. EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 3. Introduction to DILS-PG • DILS-PG does not include a compulsory course component or compulsory teaching practice. However the CVCL offers courses for DILS-PG preparation to help candidates to get familiar with the format and the contents of the examination. • A bibliography and the structure of the exam are provided and can be found on our website: www.cvcl.it • DILS-PG certifications are offered by exam centres around the world. • DILS-PG is a qualification internationally recognised by organisations which employ teachers of Italian both in Italy and abroad. • It is aimed at teachers of Italian, both native and non-native speakers. EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 5. DILS-PG CANDIDATE PRE-REQUISITES CANDIDATES WITH NO PREVIOUS TEACHING EXPERIENCE Specific degree (min. three years) in ‘Italian Language and Culture” or in “Teaching Italian Language and Culture” Any degree (min. three years) + Master in “Teaching Italian as Foreign Language” or postgraduate Specialisation in “Teaching Italian as a Foreign Language” EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 6. CANDIDATES WITH TEACHING EXPERIENCE SECOND LEVEL DILS-PG FIRST LEVEL DILS-PG Teaching experience for candidates with a generic degree min. 400 hours at all levels min. 200 hours up to B1 level Teaching experience for candidates with a high school diploma min. 1500 hours at all levels min. 700 hours up to B1 level DILS-PG CANDIDATE PRE-REQUISITES EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 7. NON-NATIVE SPEAKER CANDIDATES (same pre-requisites + language examination) SECOND LEVEL DILS-PG FIRST LEVEL DILS- PG Language proficiency C1 examination certificate in the language B2 examination certificate in the language EAQUALS International Conference 2014 DILS-PG CANDIDATE PRE-REQUISITES
  • 8. DILS-PG construct 1. THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE - Theoretical knowledge: language learning and teaching - Language awareness - Sociocultural knowledge (First Level DILS-PG) 2. AWARENESS OF TEACHING METHODOLOGIES - Analysis of teaching materials - Classroom observation 3. PRACTICAL SKILLS - Development and production of teaching materials - Management skills - Media Education EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 9. 1 - THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE CONTENTS Language teaching/learning - Methods and approaches - Theories of language learning - Common notions in language teaching (e.g. the concept of interlanguage, affective filter, linguistic competence, communicative competence, the concept of error, etc.) Language and language use - Identification of communicative functions - Control of the linguistic repertory of contemporary Italian with specific attention to the value and the contexts of use of certain linguistic forms - Competency and control of the linguistic system (morphosyntactic competence, lexical competence and ortographic competence) EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 10. 1 - THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE (First Level DILS-PG) CONTENTS Socio-cultural knowledge - Everyday living - Living conditions, interpersonal relations - Major values, beliefs and attitudes in relation to (regional cultures, institutions, national identity, politics, arts, etc. - Body language - Ritual behaviour In the Second Level DILS-PG the Socio-cultural knowledge are tested throughout the part related to the development and the production of teaching materials (socio-cultural objectives) EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 11. TEST ITEMS - 1 Knowledge related to language teaching EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 12. TEST ITEMS - 1 Knowledge related to language teaching EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 13. TEST ITEMS - 1 Language Awareness EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 14. TEST ITEMS – 1 Language Awareness EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 15. TEST ITEMS – 1 Language Awareness EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 16. DILS-PG construct 1. THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE - Theoretical knowledge: language learning and teaching - Language awareness - Socio-cultural knowledge (First Level DILS-PG) 2. AWARENESS OF TEACHING METHODOLOGIES - Analysis of teaching materials - Classroom observation 3. PRACTICAL SKILLS - Development and production of teaching materials - Management skills - Media Education EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 17. 2 - AWARENESS OF TEACHING METHODOLOGIES CONTENTS Analysis of language teaching materials - Analysis of lesson contents: identifying a list of contents according to their category (lexis, phonology, skills, texts, ecc.). - Analysis of a language textbook index - Analysis of a language textbook unit - Analysis of language textbook exercises/activities/tasks Classroom observation - Lesson planning and lesson structure - Interaction in class - Classroom management EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 18. TEST ITEMS - 2 Analysis of teaching materials EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 19. TEST ITEMS- 2 Analysis of teaching materials EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 20. TEST ITEMS – 2 Analysis of teaching materials EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 21. TEST ITEMS- 2 Analysis of teaching materials EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 22. TEST ITEMS- 2 Analysis of teaching materials EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 23. TEST ITEMS- 2 Analysis of teaching materials EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 24. TEST ITEMS- 2 Classroom Observation EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 25. DILS-PG construct 1. THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE - Theoretical knowledge: language learning and teaching - Language awareness - Socio-cultural knowledge (First Level DILS-PG) 2. AWARENESS OF TEACHING METHODOLOGIES - Analysis of teaching materials - Classroom observation 3. PRACTICAL SKILLS - Development and production of teaching materials - Management skills - Media Education EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 26. 3 – PRACTICAL SKILLS CONTENTS Development and production of teaching materials - Planning and creating a learning/teaching unit - Creating a range of exercises/activities/tasks for the development of different skills - Writing clear instructions Classroom management skills - Dividing the students in class according to the outcomes and the tasks - Reflecting on the language used in class (to give instructions, encourage students, give/receive feed-back to/from the students, check understanding, etc.) - Treating the errors - Solving classroom problems Media Education - Using Web resources to find teaching materials and authentic texts - Using the web as a teaching/learning environment (chat, blog, forum, social networks) EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 27. TEST ITEMS - 3 Development and production of teaching materials EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 28. EAQUALS International Conference 2014 TEST ITEMS - 3 Development and production of teaching materials
  • 29. EAQUALS International Conference 2014 TEST ITEMS - 3 Development and production of teaching materials
  • 30. TEST ITEMS - 3 Development and production of teaching materials EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 31. EAQUALS International Conference 2014 TEST ITEMS - 3 Development and production of teaching materials
  • 32. EAQUALS International Conference 2014 TEST ITEMS - 3 Classroom management skills
  • 33. EAQUALS International Conference 2014 TEST ITEMS - 3 Classroom management skills
  • 34. EAQUALS International Conference 2014 TEST ITEMS - 3 Media Education
  • 35. Testing methods Matching activities Open questions Editing of writing activities Other: - analysis of teaching materials - identification of language objectives - exploiting teaching materials - planning and creation of teaching activities, etc. EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 36. General information • Exam dates - First level DILS-PG: December - Second level DILS-PG: February • Cost - First level DILS-PG: 110,00 € - Second level DILS-PG: 140,00 € EAQUALS International Conference 2014
  • 37. How to contact us • How to get information about the content of exams: - M. Valentina Marasco (First level DILS-PG) valentina.marasco@unistrapg.it - Nicoletta Santeusanio (Second level DILS-PG) nsanteusanio@unistrapg.cvcl.it • How to register for our exams - Maria Totino dils-pg@unistrapg.cvcl.it • How to become an exam centre and how to sign an agreement with CVCL - Barbara Tozzuolo infocert@unistrapg.cvcl.it EAQUALS International Conference 2014