Post on 24-Feb-2016
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Distance Learning for Greek EFL Teachers
By Sophia Zelenitsa Eleni Karaiskou
An innovative Project:
Almost 1000 schools around Greece
1st and 2nd grade: 0 →2 hrs per week 3rd -6th grade : 3 → 4 hrs per week
The PEAP Project
Developing a foreign language education policy in Greece
Designing and implementation Teacher training Project evaluation
The PEAP site
The rationale:
European Commission’s guidelines for promoting multilingualism
Distance and number of teachers Transferability of EFL teachers Means of monitoring the project
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The PEAP site
Characteristics/contents: On-line syllabus and lesson plans On-line support/correspondence Research articles and case studies E-journal
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On-line
syllabus
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Cycle A: contents
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On-line
support/communicati
on- Case studies and
articles
Address:http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/
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Teacher training Programme
Forms of distance learning provided via the platform: E-training (6 modules) Videotaped lessons Research / case studies Relevant articles Bibliography Teleconferencing E-journal
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.
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The features of the e-training platform● 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
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Specific objectives of e-trainingEducational 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
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Thank you for your attention