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BILC 2012

BILC 2012. Prague. Lifelong Language Learning enhancing educational effectiveness. mandate association with NATO accomplishments challenges this week. Mandate

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BILC 2012

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  1. BILC 2012 Prague

  2. Lifelong Language Learning • enhancing educational effectiveness

  3. mandate • association with NATO • accomplishments • challenges • this week

  4. Mandate • BILC was established in 1966 to serve as a clearinghouse for language matters within the NATO community. To do so, we conduct conferences and seminars, workshops and assistance visits, sponsor the NATO Standards Agreement on language (STANAG 6001.4), and provide expertise in the service of NATO and nations.

  5. Summary from Concept of Operations • To disseminate to participating countries print and multimedia instructional materials, tests, and information on developments in the field of language training. • To review the work done in the co-ordination field and in the study of particular language topics through the convening of an annual conference and seminar for participating nations as well as member sponsored seminars and workshops focused on selected topics • To act as a clearing house for the exchange of information between participating countries on developments in the field of language training. • To be custodian of STANAG 6001.

  6. Concept of Operations • BILC strives to support the NATO Alliance by promoting language interoperability amongst NATO and Partner nations

  7. Association with NATO • Memorandum of Cooperation between SACT and BILC (2011) • What we offer: expertise and collaboration • Benefits: recognition, guidance, and support for PfP

  8. Strategic Concept • Smart Defence • Reorganization • Connected Forces Initiative • Education and Training • Transformation

  9. Language Programs Nations STANAG 6001 Language Individual Training & Education Programs Assessment SLP Retention

  10. Language Requirement NATO NATO Ops NATO HQ SLP in JD Actual SLP GAP STANAG 6001

  11. STANAG 6001 Benchmark Advisory Test

  12. NATO English Test (NET) STANAG 6001

  13. NET Nations NATO Ops NATO HQ Language Individual Training & Education Programs SLP in JD 58% Actual SLP BAT Assessment NATO SLP Retention

  14. NATO Recognition & Funding NET Nations NATO Ops NATO HQ Language Individual Training & Education Programs SLP in JD Actual SLP Gap 58% BAT Assessment NATO SLP Retention

  15. Accomplishments • Accomplishments

  16. NATO • Challenges Internal Reorganization of BILC Outreach and Promotion of BILC Services National Synchronization with partners Continuing Professionalization of Participants

  17. Agenda • Lifelong Learning • enhancing educational effectiveness

  18. Initial Investment • Deployment/Posting • Attrition is the enemy • to be countered by • Opportunity • Motivation • Recognition

  19. Participate • Enjoy • Bring it all home

  20. www.bilc.forces.gc.ca • bilc6001 123

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