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ECML and European Commission collaborate on language learning methodologies, assessment, and teacher training for quality education. Programs include migrant education and innovative approaches.
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European Centre for Modern Languages and European Commission cooperation on “Innovative Methodologies and Assessment in Language Learning” • Relating language examinations to the common European reference levels of language proficiency: promoting quality assurance in education and facilitating mobility • Use of ICT in support of language teaching and learning
Help ensure quality education for migrant learners by preparing teachers, teacher educators, administrators and school leaders to develop the children’s plurilingual repertoires for successful schooling
European Centrefor Modern Languages An Enlarged Partial Agreement of the Council of Europe with 33 member states; founded in Graz, Austria in 1994 • Mission • innovationin languagelearningandteaching; implementationofeffectivelanguageeducationpolicies Key target audience decision-makers, teacher-trainers, language teachers • 4 yearprogrammes • ofinternational projectsand bilateral Training andConsultancy
LearningThrough Languages 2012-2015 • Migrant education e.g. “Diversity in majority language learning ” • Signed languages e.g. “Signed languages for professional purposes” • Parentse.g. “Involving parents in plurilingual and intercultural education” • New Media e.g. “Using open resources to develop online teaching skills (more DOTS)” • Employment and languages • e.g. “Developing migrants’ language competences at work”
ECML trainingand consultancy • Support service to member states addressing key national concerns • Flexible format adaptable to specific needs or context within a country • Bilateral collaboration • Builds on existing products, established teams and successful networks • Efficient way of reinforcing value to member states and enhancing dissemination