MFL Teacher Upskilling Scheme
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Would you like to attend a workshop to learn how the CEFR relates to teaching and learning in Junior Cycle?
We are delighted that our application has been successful for another round of RELANG workshops. The RELANG initiative offers training to stakeholders in the Member States of the European Union and the European Centre for Modern Languages (ECML) in exploring relationships between foreign language curricula and the CEFR and relating language tests and examinations to the CEFR.
On this occasion we are inviting teachers to attend on the 21st and 22nd of February. The event will take place in Marino Institute of Education.
During the 2 day workshop dedicated to teachers we will have the opportunity to
There are 25 places available. Please note that standard subsistence and travel rates apply for attendance to the event. Attendees are expected to submit all receipts and use public transport when possible.
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This audit was carried out in the context of Languages Connect, Ireland’s Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education 2017-2026 and Implementation Plan 2017-2022. The audit sought to identify the range of languages schools offer, the languages schools wish to offer, and the range of language teachers employed in schools. It was also intended to identify teachers who are qualified to teach a foreign language but who may not currently have the opportunity to teach that language in their schools, with a view to providing opportunities and incentives for these teachers to upskill by means of CPD or post-graduate courses. Finally, it sought to identify locations where there is a level of interest and demand for mother tongue support to inform further provision. The results of the audit will be used to inform future actions which will be taken as part of the foreign languages strategy. Data is presented on the breakdown of languages taken throughout the different stages of school, including in junior cycle, transition year, and Leaving Certificate. This data highlights the dominance of French, and the various factors that influence how many languages a school is likely to offer. Data is presented on foreign language teachers in schools and spare capacity, or lack thereof, and the demand for upskilling. The languages that schools would like to be able to offer is also presented. The languages spoken in schools in addition to English and Irish are presented, as well as data on the provision of non-curricular languages as part of the Leaving Certificate, and support classes for these languages.
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Application forms for the 17th Annual Japanese Speech Contest 2019 run by the Japanese Language Teachers of Ireland
Secondary School Application Form
Would you like to spend a week learning Spanish in Spain? Click here for details and guidelines for this year's competition
Attention all German teachers!
Methodisch-didaktische Fortbildung zu Kurzfilmen und Filmszenen im Unterricht
In unserem praktischen Seminar lernen Sie neue methodisch-didaktische Ansätze, sowie aktuelle Kurzfilme und Filmszenen kennen, die sie produktiv in Ihrem Deutschunterricht einsetzen können.
Diese Veranstaltung richtet sich an Deutschlehrkräfte an Sekundarschulen und Hochschulen.
Die Teilnehmerzahl ist auf 20 Plätze beschränkt. Bitte melden Sie sich bis spätestens 30. Oktober bei dem Goethe-Institut Dublin unter This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. an; die ersten 20 Interessierten werden einen Platz erhalten.
Ort: Goethe-Institut Dublin, 37 Merrion Square, Dublin 2
Zeit: Freitag, 09.11.2018, 10:00-16:00 Uhr (Für ein leichtes Mittagessen wird gesorgt.)
Referent: Péter Kulcsár
Language Department
Goethe-Institut Irland
37 Merrion Square
Dublin 2
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Education Officer (Foreign Languages) at Post-Primary Languages Initiative
Role
Job requirements
Desirable
Application
This is available online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/EducationOfficerPPLI or by clicking here
Notes:
One year temporary contract
Secondment arrangements can be made for teachers
Expected interview date: Late November
Expected start date: January 2019
Closing date for application: Friday 16th November noon
Salary and additional information: See Information Booklet here
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As part of raising awareness of the value of learning foreign languages and of the value of spending time abroad, schools are being offered the opportunity to apply for funding as part of a new Funding for School Exchanges Scheme. Ten schools will be awarded €15,000 each to contribute towards exchange costs such as flights, to offer scholarships to students who would not otherwise be able to participate, or for other needs that the school identifies as contributing towards language learning on the exchange. Skills developed through taking part in language exchanges which include adaptability, problem-solving, networking and communication skills as well as actual language skills, are necessary in order for students to develop and thrive in the future as well as to find employment.
Funding for School Exchanges Scheme: Guidelines and Application – click here
Languages Connect: How-to Manual and Toolkit for School Exchanges – click here
MFL Teacher Upskilling Scheme
The MFL Teacher Upskilling Scheme was developed under 'Languages Connect' strategy to draw out the existing, unused 'dormant' language capacity in our schools. The scheme was aimed at languages teachers qualified in a language they are not teaching or are not teaching to full capacity. The idea was that with upskilling these teachers could get equipped to teach a language again after a period of not teaching it, or that they would be able to expand their teaching of the new language, perhaps moving from junior cycle teaching to senior cycle teaching. With upskilling, schools are able to expand their capacity in languages provision or add new languages that are available on the curriculum. MFL teachers in French, German, Spanish, Italian and Russian languages are currently availing of the upskilling scheme.
MFL Teacher Upskilling scheme is now closed for applications.
This will be the last meeting for this academic year.
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We are currently recruiting for four positions in PPLI in order to support the beginning of implementation of #languagesconnect, Ireland's foreign languages strategy. Please click here to access the link.
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Click here for details and guidelines for this year's competition