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Distance Learning for Greek EFL Teachers

Distance Learning for Greek EFL Teachers. By Sophia Zelenitsa Eleni Karaiskou . An innovative Project:. Almost 1000 schools around Greece 1 st and 2 nd grade: 0 → 2 hrs per week 3 rd -6 th grade : 3 → 4 hrs per week. The PEAP Project.

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Distance Learning for Greek EFL Teachers

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  1. Distance Learning for Greek EFL Teachers By Sophia Zelenitsa Eleni Karaiskou

  2. 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

  3. The PEAP Project • Developing a foreign language education policy in Greece • Designing and implementation • Teacher training • Project evaluation

  4. 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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  6. The PEAP site Characteristics/contents: • On-line syllabus and lesson plans • On-line support/correspondence • Research articles and case studies • E-journal

  7. On-line syllabus 7

  8. Cycle A: contents 8

  9. On-line support/communication- Case studies and articles Address: http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/ 9

  10. Teacher training Programme 10

  11. Forms of distance learning provided via the platform: • E-training (6 modules) • Videotaped lessons • Research / case studies • Relevant articles • Bibliography • Teleconferencing • E-journal

  12. e-training for teachers of very young learners A set of teacher training materials which are providedthrough 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 & SecondGraders (A & B) on the practices used in theteaching of English to very young learners. 12

  13. 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 13

  14. Specific objectives of e-training Educational 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 14

  15. E-training webpage • http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/

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  21. Thank you for your attention

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