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Training teachers to use the European Language Portfolio. Project C6 of the ECML 2nd medium-term programme (ELP_TT). How do we create descriptors for learners of languages for specific purposes?. David Little. Using the CercleS ELP to specify LSP targets.
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Training teachers to use the European Language Portfolio Project C6 of the ECML 2nd medium-term programme (ELP_TT)
How do we create descriptors for learners of languages for specific purposes? David Little
Using the CercleS ELP to specify LSP targets • Take the checklist for the appropriate skill/level • Interpret each descriptor in terms of LSP • Example 1, B2 reading
CercleS ELP: goal-setting and self-assessment checklists READING
Using the CercleS ELP to specify LSP targets • Take the checklist for the appropriate skill/level • Interpret each descriptor in terms of LSP • Example 1, B2 reading • I can quickly scan through long and complex texts on a variety of topics in my field to locate relevant details • What is “my field”? • What is an appropriate “variety of topics”? • In terms of field and topics, what counts as a “long and complex text”? • What count as “relevant details”
Using the CercleS ELP to specify LSP targets • Take the checklist for the appropriate skill/level • Interpret each descriptor in terms of LSP • Example 1, B2 reading • I can quickly scan through long and complex texts on a variety of topics in my field to locate relevant details • What is “my field”? • What is an appropriate “variety of topics”? • In terms of field and topics, what counts as a “long and complex text”? • What count as “relevant details” • Example 2, B2 writing
CercleS ELP: goal-setting and self-assessment checklists WRITING
Using the CercleS ELP to specify LSP targets • Take the checklist for the appropriate skill/level • Interpret each descriptor in terms of LSP • Example 1, B2 reading • I can quickly scan through long and complex texts on a variety of topics in my field to locate relevant details • What is “my field”? • What is an appropriate “variety of topics”? • In terms of field and topics, what counts as a “long and complex text”? • What count as “relevant details”
Using the CercleS ELP to specify LSP targets • Example 2, B2 writing • I can write clear detailed text on a wide range of subjects relating to my personal, academic or professional interests • What are “my academic and/or professional interests”? • What is an appropriate “range of subjects”? • How do we define “clear detailed text”?