FULL TEXT freely available at http://doc.rero.ch/record/210109
Technologies are changing the world around us, and education is not immune from its influence: the field of teaching and learning supported by the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), also known as Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), has witnessed a huge expansion in recent years.
This wide adoption happened thanks to the massive diffusion of broadband connections and to the pervasive needs for education, highly connected to the evolution in sciences and technologies.
Therefore, it has pushed up the usage of online education (distance and blended methodologies for educational experiences) to, even in lately years, unexpected rates.
Alongside with the well known potentialities, digital-based educational tools come with a number of downsides, such as possible disengagement on the part of the learner, absence of the social pressures that normally exist in a classroom environment, difficulty or even inability from the learners to self-regulate and, last but not least, depletion of the stimulus to actively participate and cooperate with lectures and peers.
These difficulties impact the teaching process and the outcomes of the educational experience (i.e. learning process), being a serious limit and questioning the broader applicability of TEL solutions.
To overcome these issues, there is a need of tools to support the learning process.
In the literature, one of the known approach to improve the situation is to rely on a user profile, that collects data during the use of the eLearning platforms or tool. The created profile can be used to adapt the behaviour and the contents proposed to the learner. On top of this model, some researches stressed the positive effects stimulated by the disclosure of the model itself for inspection purposes by the learner. This disclosed model is known as Open Learner Model (OLM).
The idea of opening learners' profile and eventually integrate them with external on-line resources is not new and it has the ultimate goal of creating global and long-run indicators of the learner's profile.
Also the representation aspect of the learner model plays a role, moving from the more traditional approach based on the textual and analytic/extensive representation to the graphical indicators that are able to summarise and to present one or more of the model characteristics in a way that is considered more effective and natural for the user consumption.
Relying on the same learner models, and stressing the different aggregation and representation capabilities, it is possible to either support self-reflection of the learner or to foster the tutoring process to allow proper supervision by the tutor/teacher. Both the objectives can be reached through the graphical representation of the relevant information, presented in different ways.
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Building Performance and Global Excellence in Independent and International S...Fiona McVitie
Operating within an increasingly competitive international education landscape, institutions and schools are striving to deliver greater value and better quality education as a priority. Private and international schools need to develop a culture of deliberate, targeted and intentional school improvement to ensure continuous and sustainable progress is made. Dr Phil Cummins will share effective techniques and tips on managing and lifting performance for your school. This practical and interactive session will cover:
• Defining performance: Context, concepts, frameworks, processes
• Understanding individual performance: Appraisal, evaluation, feedback, goal-setting
• Building individual and team performance: Coaching for success
• Building whole school performance: Managing organisational change and learning
A group of a dozen educators got together on August 7, 2012 in Chippewa Falls, WI to develop a plan to shift educational paradigms. This slideshow was prepared by Jim Adams, Barney Slowey, and Tamara Sharp.
FULL TEXT freely available at http://doc.rero.ch/record/210109
Technologies are changing the world around us, and education is not immune from its influence: the field of teaching and learning supported by the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs), also known as Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL), has witnessed a huge expansion in recent years.
This wide adoption happened thanks to the massive diffusion of broadband connections and to the pervasive needs for education, highly connected to the evolution in sciences and technologies.
Therefore, it has pushed up the usage of online education (distance and blended methodologies for educational experiences) to, even in lately years, unexpected rates.
Alongside with the well known potentialities, digital-based educational tools come with a number of downsides, such as possible disengagement on the part of the learner, absence of the social pressures that normally exist in a classroom environment, difficulty or even inability from the learners to self-regulate and, last but not least, depletion of the stimulus to actively participate and cooperate with lectures and peers.
These difficulties impact the teaching process and the outcomes of the educational experience (i.e. learning process), being a serious limit and questioning the broader applicability of TEL solutions.
To overcome these issues, there is a need of tools to support the learning process.
In the literature, one of the known approach to improve the situation is to rely on a user profile, that collects data during the use of the eLearning platforms or tool. The created profile can be used to adapt the behaviour and the contents proposed to the learner. On top of this model, some researches stressed the positive effects stimulated by the disclosure of the model itself for inspection purposes by the learner. This disclosed model is known as Open Learner Model (OLM).
The idea of opening learners' profile and eventually integrate them with external on-line resources is not new and it has the ultimate goal of creating global and long-run indicators of the learner's profile.
Also the representation aspect of the learner model plays a role, moving from the more traditional approach based on the textual and analytic/extensive representation to the graphical indicators that are able to summarise and to present one or more of the model characteristics in a way that is considered more effective and natural for the user consumption.
Relying on the same learner models, and stressing the different aggregation and representation capabilities, it is possible to either support self-reflection of the learner or to foster the tutoring process to allow proper supervision by the tutor/teacher. Both the objectives can be reached through the graphical representation of the relevant information, presented in different ways.
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Building Performance and Global Excellence in Independent and International S...Fiona McVitie
Operating within an increasingly competitive international education landscape, institutions and schools are striving to deliver greater value and better quality education as a priority. Private and international schools need to develop a culture of deliberate, targeted and intentional school improvement to ensure continuous and sustainable progress is made. Dr Phil Cummins will share effective techniques and tips on managing and lifting performance for your school. This practical and interactive session will cover:
• Defining performance: Context, concepts, frameworks, processes
• Understanding individual performance: Appraisal, evaluation, feedback, goal-setting
• Building individual and team performance: Coaching for success
• Building whole school performance: Managing organisational change and learning
A group of a dozen educators got together on August 7, 2012 in Chippewa Falls, WI to develop a plan to shift educational paradigms. This slideshow was prepared by Jim Adams, Barney Slowey, and Tamara Sharp.
This study was carried out in Anambra State. The main purpose of this study was to determine whether any significant relationship exists between principals’ instruction supervision practices and teachers’ job performance in secondary schools in Anambra State. One research question and one null hypothesis guided the study. It adopted the co-relational research design. The population of the study was made up of 6,342 public secondary school teachers in six education zones of the state. The sample for the study was 634 public secondary school teachers in Anambra state. Researchers-developed instrument titled: ‘Questionnaire on principals instructional supervision practices and teachers job performance Questionnaire’ (QPISPTJP) was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was established through a trial- test in public secondary schools in Enugu State. The reliability index of the instrument using cronbach alpha method was 0.92 and was deemed high for the study. The researchers administered the instrument directly on the respondents with the help of five research assistants and the Pearson’s Product Moment correlation coefficient was used in the data analysis. Findings indicated that a moderate positive relationship exists between principals instructional supervision practices and teachers job performance. Among others, it was recommended that principals should use instructional supervision as an opportunity to equip their teachers with professional skills and knowledge.
A snapshot of changes in the meaning and definition of curriculum from the past to the present as well as five significant trends that will impact on the curriculum of the future.
Presentation to promote the exploitation of results of EU projects to help keep Teacher Education curriculum up to date re educational technology methodology
#EU projects,#
It seems that in just the last few years, the rapid explosion and proliferation of new computer and communications technologies have the potential to alter the learning and teaching experience forever.
We as educators are painfully aware of how “career” or “foundational” skills are essential in today’s ever changing global environment, and that knowledge of and experience in problem solving, critical thinking and information competencies can assure increased graduate success-- or, as one university put it, “keys to reaching your full potential”.
While most higher education institutions are today including career competencies in their FYE curriculum or core general curriculum, this webinar will discuss whether that is enough for today’s learning environment.
Are we still teaching students the same old way we were taught and expecting them to learn the same way we learned?
Maybe it’s time to rethink where and how often we teach critical thinking, problem solving and information skill sets, as well as how and when we teach them.
What would be the advantage to faculty and administration if we did this?
What would be the advantage to students and graduates?
How would it look?
What are the challenges to this approach?
Teacher Training & Student Engagement for Teachers in KeralaJennifer Kumar
Used to expose college teachers in Kerala, India to alternative teaching methods and engagement strategies for success.
Jennifer Kumar, though specializing in corporate training, also works with select college faculty and students on soft-skills topics as appropriate. Contact her through her website at - http://www.authenticjourneys.info/contact-jennifer-kumar.php
This study was carried out in Anambra State. The main purpose of this study was to determine whether any significant relationship exists between principals’ instruction supervision practices and teachers’ job performance in secondary schools in Anambra State. One research question and one null hypothesis guided the study. It adopted the co-relational research design. The population of the study was made up of 6,342 public secondary school teachers in six education zones of the state. The sample for the study was 634 public secondary school teachers in Anambra state. Researchers-developed instrument titled: ‘Questionnaire on principals instructional supervision practices and teachers job performance Questionnaire’ (QPISPTJP) was used for data collection. The instrument was validated by three experts. The reliability of the instrument was established through a trial- test in public secondary schools in Enugu State. The reliability index of the instrument using cronbach alpha method was 0.92 and was deemed high for the study. The researchers administered the instrument directly on the respondents with the help of five research assistants and the Pearson’s Product Moment correlation coefficient was used in the data analysis. Findings indicated that a moderate positive relationship exists between principals instructional supervision practices and teachers job performance. Among others, it was recommended that principals should use instructional supervision as an opportunity to equip their teachers with professional skills and knowledge.
A snapshot of changes in the meaning and definition of curriculum from the past to the present as well as five significant trends that will impact on the curriculum of the future.
Presentation to promote the exploitation of results of EU projects to help keep Teacher Education curriculum up to date re educational technology methodology
#EU projects,#
It seems that in just the last few years, the rapid explosion and proliferation of new computer and communications technologies have the potential to alter the learning and teaching experience forever.
We as educators are painfully aware of how “career” or “foundational” skills are essential in today’s ever changing global environment, and that knowledge of and experience in problem solving, critical thinking and information competencies can assure increased graduate success-- or, as one university put it, “keys to reaching your full potential”.
While most higher education institutions are today including career competencies in their FYE curriculum or core general curriculum, this webinar will discuss whether that is enough for today’s learning environment.
Are we still teaching students the same old way we were taught and expecting them to learn the same way we learned?
Maybe it’s time to rethink where and how often we teach critical thinking, problem solving and information skill sets, as well as how and when we teach them.
What would be the advantage to faculty and administration if we did this?
What would be the advantage to students and graduates?
How would it look?
What are the challenges to this approach?
Teacher Training & Student Engagement for Teachers in KeralaJennifer Kumar
Used to expose college teachers in Kerala, India to alternative teaching methods and engagement strategies for success.
Jennifer Kumar, though specializing in corporate training, also works with select college faculty and students on soft-skills topics as appropriate. Contact her through her website at - http://www.authenticjourneys.info/contact-jennifer-kumar.php
'Understanding teachers as learning professionals: research perspective.' (Na...GTC Scotland
'Understanding teachers as learning professionals: research perspective.'
University of Strathclyde, Workshop 6, GTC Scotland National Education Conference, 28 May 2009.
This workshop will showcase research findings about teachers as learners in the context of their continuing professional development (CPD) from projects conducted by AERS Learners, Learning and Teaching Network and related studies.
It will highlight: the importance of taking into account the different personal, social and occupational influences on teachers' learning; the extent to which teachers feel they have ownership of their CPD and the extent to which CPD transforms practice; the potential importance of both formal and informal settings and both planned and unplanned opportunities for professional learning, especially in collaborative contexts.
Accelerating Teacher Quality Improvement Education World Forum (18-21 Janua...EduSkills OECD
Main information sources include - Direct classroom observation, Analysis of students’ test scores, Assessing teachers’ content knowledge, Individual performance interviews, Teachers’ documented self-evaluation / portfolio, Surveys of students and parents, Using / triangulating multiple information sources
'Teacher Professionalism Quality Assurance and Evaluation.' (National Educati...GTC Scotland
'Teacher Professionalism Quality Assurance and Evaluation.' University of Edinburgh, Workshop 5, GTC Scotland National Education Conference, 28 May 2009.
Over the past two decades Scottish education has increasingly been subject to systems of QAE, with particular emphasis on self evaluation and inspection using Quality Indicators. This workshop explores the terms by which teachers define "quality" in education, and the impact of QAE on teachers' works and their professional autonomy.
It discusses the findings of a recent survey of teachers in England and Scotland, and compares the nature of QAE systems in the two systems, with some reference to comparative data from the Nordic countries. The study is part of a research project Fabricating Quality in European Education funded by the ESRC and European Science Foundation.
Assessments are an integral part of learning and teaching. Sustainable assessments are closely linked to formative assessments which provide the learners to use deep learning approaches. These assessments increase student learning achievement and engage them in on-going learning.
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI)inventionjournals
International Journal of Business and Management Invention (IJBMI) is an international journal intended for professionals and researchers in all fields of Business and Management. IJBMI publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field Business and Management, new teaching methods, assessment, validation and the impact of new technologies and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject. The publications of papers are selected through double peer reviewed to ensure originality, relevance, and readability. The articles published in our journal can be accessed online.
Elephants, Butterflies and Moths in the Amazon Rainforest: High Epistemic Qua...Brian Hudson
The consideration of teacher education from a global perspective foregrounds the challenge of inequality as a core challenge for contemporary societies and for educational systems. The crucial role of education in relation to this challenge is highlighted in the UNICEF/UNESCO report on the Global Thematic Consultation in the Post-2015 Development Agenda, which stresses education as a “fundamental human right”. The report calls for two main education specific goals to be addressed as part of the future development framework: equitable access and equitable quality education. Accordingly this paper considers the relation between quality and learning and in particular that between epistemic quality and equitable learning. The work of Jo Boaler is especially relevant to the former in relation to her proposition about ‘the elephant in the mathematics classroom’. Of particular significance is her argument that in many maths classrooms a very narrow subject is taught to children, that is nothing like the maths of the world or the maths that mathematicians use. In our recent study on developing mathematical thinking we present this as an issue of epistemic quality (Hudson et al., 2015). High epistemic quality involves mathematics as fallible, refutable and uncertain, critical thinking, creative reasoning, multiple solutions and learning from errors and mistakes. In contrast low epistemic quality is characterised by mathematics as infallible, authoritarian, dogmatic, absolutist, irrefutable, certain, rule following of strict procedures and right or wrong answers. Additionally we consider how a thematic approach through the study of butterflies and moths in the Amazon rainforest resulted in mathematics becoming more accessible for all (Hudson, 2015). Such accessibility is central to equitable learning, which is seen as learning that produces educational justice (“Bildungsgerechtigkeit”). The paper concludes by considering how to redress the extent to which educational systems, and also everyday teaching practices and classroom interaction, reproduce inequality.
Building research and development partnerships between schools and Higher Edu...Brian Hudson
This paper outlines the development of a project supported by the Scottish Government with the aim of promoting the development of mathematical thinking in the primary classroom. This was developed in collaboration with teachers and local authorities in North East Scotland during 2011-12 within the context of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence reform. The project was set up within a design based research framework, which aimed to promote classroom-based action research on the part of participants and also research by the university researchers into the process of curriculum development. The teachers (n=24) were all involved in a jointly developed Masters course based on a blended learning approach within an open and flexible learning environment. This project was designed as a classic example of an “Open Collective Cycle” model of a professional learning community (Hudson, 2012; Huberman, 1995). Findings from the research study in relation to the teachers’ experience are reported in Hudson et al. (2015), which highlight the way the course had a transformational and emancipatory impact on these teachers concerning their levels of confidence and competence in relation to teaching mathematics. An example of the impact on student learning is reported in Hudson (2015a) based on one teacher-researcher’s action research project involving the development of a topic-based approach to teaching and learning mathematics. Findings from this study highlight the ways in which the children actively engaged in the class activity and also how the topic-based approach made the mathematics more widely accessible and led to an evolution in the development of mathematical thinking for all. Policy implications point towards the value of the Mathematics Specialist Teacher (MaST) approach in England, which informed the development of this project. In conclusion the paper outlines a potential approach to uncovering and documenting further impact on teachers and pupils involved in this and subsequent courses.
References
Hudson, B., Henderson, S. and Hudson, A., (2015) Developing Mathematical Thinking in the Primary Classroom: Liberating Teachers and Students as Learners of Mathematics, Journal of Curriculum Studies, Vol. 47, Issue 3, 374-398. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00220272.2014.979233
Hudson, B. (2015a) Butterflies and Moths in the Amazon: Developing Mathematical Thinking through the Rainforest, Education and Didactique, Vol. 9, Issue 1. (In press)
Hudson, B. (2012) Aiming for e-Learning Sustainability: Transforming Conceptions of Teachers’ Professional e-Learning, Educational Technology, 52, 2, 30-34.
Huberman, M. (1995) Networks that Alter Teaching: Conceptualizations, Exchanges and Experiments, Teachers and Teaching: Theory and Practice, 1, 2, 193-211.
Developing a WERA International Research Network on Didactics - Learning and ...Brian Hudson
Introduction given to a workshop on developing a WERA International Research Network on Didactics - Learning and Teaching at the Scottish Education Research Association (SERA) conference in Edinburgh earlier today.
Invited Symposium WERA Focal Meeting 2013 Brian Hudson
Presentation to the WERA Invited Symposium on ‘Building Infrastructure and Capacity for Research Innovations Worldwide’ as part of the WERA 2013 Focal Meeting held as an integral part of the XII National Congress for Education Research, sponsored by the Consejo Mexicano de Investigacion Educativa (COMIE) (Mexican Society for Educational Research) and Guanajuato University, 19-22 November 2013.
Presentation to Workshop on Design Research held at Umeå Mathemtics Education Research Centre (UMERC), 16 - 17 December 2010.
http://www.ufm.umu.se/english
Reclaiming Scholarship in Higher EducationBrian Hudson
Slides for my Opening Lecture at the Scottish Educational Research Association Annual Conference, 25th - 26th November 2010 at the Stirling Highland Hotel, Stirling, Scotland
Instructions for Submissions thorugh G- Classroom.pptxJheel Barad
This presentation provides a briefing on how to upload submissions and documents in Google Classroom. It was prepared as part of an orientation for new Sainik School in-service teacher trainees. As a training officer, my goal is to ensure that you are comfortable and proficient with this essential tool for managing assignments and fostering student engagement.
Acetabularia Information For Class 9 .docxvaibhavrinwa19
Acetabularia acetabulum is a single-celled green alga that in its vegetative state is morphologically differentiated into a basal rhizoid and an axially elongated stalk, which bears whorls of branching hairs. The single diploid nucleus resides in the rhizoid.
Biological screening of herbal drugs: Introduction and Need for
Phyto-Pharmacological Screening, New Strategies for evaluating
Natural Products, In vitro evaluation techniques for Antioxidants, Antimicrobial and Anticancer drugs. In vivo evaluation techniques
for Anti-inflammatory, Antiulcer, Anticancer, Wound healing, Antidiabetic, Hepatoprotective, Cardio protective, Diuretics and
Antifertility, Toxicity studies as per OECD guidelines
Introduction to AI for Nonprofits with Tapp NetworkTechSoup
Dive into the world of AI! Experts Jon Hill and Tareq Monaur will guide you through AI's role in enhancing nonprofit websites and basic marketing strategies, making it easy to understand and apply.
Welcome to TechSoup New Member Orientation and Q&A (May 2024).pdfTechSoup
In this webinar you will learn how your organization can access TechSoup's wide variety of product discount and donation programs. From hardware to software, we'll give you a tour of the tools available to help your nonprofit with productivity, collaboration, financial management, donor tracking, security, and more.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...Sandy Millin
http://sandymillin.wordpress.com/iateflwebinar2024
Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
Knowledge and skills frameworks, generally called competency frameworks, for ELT teachers, trainers and managers have existed for a few years now. However, until I created one for my MA dissertation, there wasn’t one drawing together what we need to know and do to be able to effectively produce language learning materials.
This webinar will introduce you to my framework, highlighting the key competencies I identified from my research. It will also show how anybody involved in language teaching (any language, not just English!), teacher training, managing schools or developing language learning materials can benefit from using the framework.
2024.06.01 Introducing a competency framework for languag learning materials ...
Prof Hannele Niemi Key Note at TEPE 2009 Conference
1. What is quality in teacher education – how to define and how to achieve it? The TEPE conference 200 9 , Quality in teacher Education , Umeå University 18 - 19 May 200 9 Hannele Niemi Vice-Rector University of Helsinki
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Honourable Prime Minister, Honourable Minister of Education, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to thank you for the invitation to give a presentation from the viewpoint of Finnish Universities.