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Explore the innovative language education projects of the ECML that meet the needs of teachers and educators, crossing national and cultural borders. Discover the impact of advancements like technology, learner-centered approaches, and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
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Bridging the gap between language policy and practice: 15 years of ECML work David Newby Karl-Franzens Universität, Graz
Key features of ECML projects • project content is at the cutting edge of innovative language education • project outcomes meet the actual needs of language teachers and teacher educators • project content has a wide impact within member states • projects cut across national, cultural and language borders
Innovations • information and communication technology • shift from teacher-centred to learner-centred views of language education • Common European Framework of Reference for Languages • European Language Portfolio • changing goals of teaching culture • linguistic diversity & plurilingualism
‘Approaches to Materials Design in European Textbooks: Implementing Principles of Authenticity, Learner Autonomy and Cultural Awareness’. St Petersburg, 1997
‘Methods for Facilitating Communicative Competence in a Multicultural Society’ Sarajevo, 1998
‘Methods for Facilitating Communicative Competence in a Multicultural Society’ Sarajevo, 1998
The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages European Language Portfolio European Profile for Language teacher Education
I can select reading texts appropriate to the needs, interests and language level of the learners I can cater for a range of learning styles 9