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TELLP. Technologically Enhanced Language Learning Pedagogy Overview : October 2009 Dr Gee Macrory. England. Spain. France. Project overview. Background to the project New technologies and language learning The role of the 6 schools in the project

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TELLP

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  1. TELLP Technologically Enhanced Language Learning Pedagogy Overview : October 2009 Dr Gee Macrory

  2. England

  3. Spain

  4. France

  5. Project overview • Background to the project • New technologies and language learning • The role of the 6 schools in the project • Aims of the TELLP university project • The 2 year plan • Barriers and constraints • Strategies for meeting aims • Ensuring long-term change

  6. Background to project • Early language learning in Europe • The Teacher Development Agency CTLI • New technologies for language learning

  7. New technologies and language learning • Video-conferencing • Use of learning platforms • The importance of pedagogy • Language learning issues: • Motivation • Intercultural understanding • Progression in linguistic competence • Use of L1 and Target Language (TL)

  8. The role of the 6 schools in the project • www.6schools.eu • Schools developing expertise in new area • Fundamental contextual feature of our project: resides within the parameters of the school environment

  9. Aims of the TELLP university project • An innovative teacher training context • Evaluation of impact of new pedagogy on: Processes of children’s learning Development of intercultural understanding Children’s motivations School community Wider school curriculum • Description of new pedagogy

  10. The two year plan • Year 1: trainees on placement in project schools • Year 2: involvement of wider range of trainees an dissemination

  11. Barriers and constraints • Change in schools: challenging and developmental • Technical changes (change of LP Nov 08) • Restricted opportunities for observation by larger groups • Logistical problems: school hols/closures; examination periods; lack of trainee availability; • Technical problems

  12. Strategies for meeting aims • Trainee placements • Trainee observations /feedback • Trainee interviews • Interviews with staff • Focus group work with children

  13. Developing the pedagogy • Content-led • Using materials related to the LP for a communicative purpose • Communication strategies • Independence • Use of webcam and email • Video-conferencing

  14. Impact upon children • Observation • Focus groups • Interviews • Some key findings

  15. Innovative teacher training context • CPD: impact on teachers in the project • ITE: impact on trainees • Impact on content and process of teacher education

  16. Ensuring long-term change • Embedding change • Plans for this year • New project • Building on lessons learned • Evaluation

  17. Summary • An organic and demanding experience • A transformative experience

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