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Study Group 1 Common Challenges Faced by Language Training Managers

Explore the key obstacles faced by language training managers and discover effective solutions with insights from global participants. Challenges include policy issues, staff recruitment, organizational dynamics, and more. Engage in discussions on enhancing communication, setting realistic goals, and optimizing training resources. Join us to address these critical industry challenges and drive impactful changes in language education management.

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Study Group 1 Common Challenges Faced by Language Training Managers

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  1. Study Group 1 • Common Challenges Faced by Language Training Managers

  2. Study Group 1 • Common Challenges Faced by Language Training Managers 22 participants – 19 countries Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Georgia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Spain, Sweden, Jordan, Slovakia, Slovenia, United Kingdom, USA

  3. Study Group 1 • Common ChallengesFaced by Language Training Managers

  4. Subgroup 1.1 – Language Training Policy Challenges: financial & infra & admin, downsizing, Supp. development, Teacher Trg; different understanding (DMP), different levels of responsibilities Possible solutions: setting realistic goals, communication with stakeholders, giving and taking advices Study Group 1 Common Challenges Faced by Language Training Managers

  5. Subgroup 1.2 – Teaching Staff • Recruitment: military vs. civilian teachers: motivation, [mil.] training, mentoring • Qualifications: clear criteria for hiring (permanent vs. contracted Staff), cultural awareness Study Group 1 Common Challenges Faced by Language Training Managers

  6. Subgroup 1.3 – Organisation / Administration • place of Lng Inst: the higher the better • communication: with decision makers, within the organisation > “coordination group” • centralized vs. decentralized: pros & cons • flexibility: planning in balance with resources • availability of personnel for training: integrated language training in career courses (direct communication), blended learning • teaching Staff: different status Study Group 1 Common Challenges Faced by Language Training Managers

  7. Findings – Questionnaire Two big groups: civilian vs military teachers 85:15% Students per year: 10000 but one of org:20000 Status of teacher: more than 90 % permanent staff Availability of teacher training: 100% but different options Levels of subordination to MoD – from 2 to 5, vary even in one institution from course to course Study Group 1 Common Challenges Faced by Language Training Managers

  8. Any Questions? • Muchasgraciasportodo!

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