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IAL INTERNATIONAL The ESOL core curriculum and the ALTE framework a missed opportunity Giorgia Costalonga Londra, 23th September 2005

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers • An average of 6,500 unique daily accesses • More than 40,000 daily visited pages • 40,060 enrolled to the newsletter • 3,505 registered enterprises and organizations • 22,000 inserted cv’s • 4,400 hours of on line training per month Some data about IAL FVG

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comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers Our services – News Subjects linked to: • Training • Work • University • Enterprises and Organizations • Synthesis of the news of the week • European Projects • ALTE Certification for the foreign languages comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers The teachers’ IAL FVG offer the European Language Certificates in several languages (Italian, English, Germany, French, Spanish, Slovenian...). Some details about the Language Certificates

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers In particular IAL FVG hosts the CELI-CIC Certificate Exam -Certificate of Knowledge of Italian Language - of the University for Foreigners of Perugia(Member of the Association of Language Testers in Europe ALTE). CELI-CIC examinations and certification for language learners

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers The examinations and certification for language learners are according to the Common European Framework’levels (A2-B1-B2-C1-C2). Our Examination centre (n. 696 ) is approved by the University, last May 2004. The ALTE Framework

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers • Our teachers involved in the CELI-CIC Exam are all: • native speakers • highly qualified in teaching Italian • - degree in foreign languages and/or in Italian • - Itals diploma: Italian as a second language • - Master in Teaching Italian as Second Language or • University Diplomain Teaching Italian to Foreigners • pluriexperience in the teaching language. IAL FVG teachers training for European Language Certificates

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers They have specialized experience in the teaching of Italian language and culture to foreigners. Every year, they attend to teacher training seminars organised by the Certification Unit of the UPS and they follow the Information Days or seminars organised byIAL FVG in partnership with University of Perugia. IAL FVG teachers training for European Language Certificates

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers Next 17-18th October one examiner training session for the CELI-CIC Certificate will be held at the Examination Centre in Perugia and the Teachers’ IAL FVG will take place of it. Examiner Training session Timetable

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers The seminar will be run by Prof. Bolli who used the Common European Framework of Reference descriptors for the 5 levels to make clear the principles of standardised marking with the help of video-taped performances by candidates. At the end, the teachers attending the examiner training sessions, will be licensed as Examiners for the CELI-CIC exams. Examiner Training session Programme

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers • The use of the language in discussion, conversation and exercises with selected authentic material is the focus point of CELI teaching method. • The communication functions of the language are closely tied to grammatical structure, vocabulary and the function of the four language abilities: • comprehension, speaking, reading and writing. The teaching method

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers In line with the most up-to-date theories on Italian language teaching and the Common European language, our method aims at a harmonious development of all four linguistic skills. Our teachers conduct a lot of courses in the 8 IAL Centres, following these UPS' guide lines and dividing its in lessons of language analysis followed by lessons of practice with communicative tasks. The teaching method

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers On arrival, the student will take a placement test in order to be assigned the most appropriate level. Our teachers advise the student on which level he should apply for. Twice a year (November 2005-June 2006), our students can take the CELI-CIC exam which take place contemporarily worldwide. Examination details

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers During the oral examinations, the examiners interview their candidates individually. Marks are recorded on a mark sheet and sent to Perugia. Results'exam, in the form of grades, are sent to IAL’ Examination Centre three months after the examination. Examination details

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers Our teachers preparing the students for the CELI-CIC Exam use the Materials for each level, selected by a team of practising teachers' Università per Stranieri di Perugia (USP). Course materials

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers IAL Teachers provide a pack of course materials which is frequently updated. Preference is given to original and stimulating material. At each Level there is a team leader, who acts as a coordinator for that level. Course materials

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers • The team leaders give detailed guidelines for section of materials including the following: • skills to be assessed • subject matter • linguistic complexity • cultural considerations • item types Guidelines

This Methodology following the objectives of ALTE Code of Practice (The Association of Language Testers in Europe): • to establish common levels of proficiency in order to promote the transnational recognition of certification in Europe; • to establish common standards for all stages of the language-testing process: that is, for test development, task and item writing, test administration, marking and grading, reporting of test results, test analysis and reporting of findings. comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers Methodology

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers • to collaborate on joint projects and in the exchange of ideas and know-how. • According to this ...we have to remember the aim and the function of the European Language Portfolio (ELP) developed and piloted by the Language Policy Division of the Council of Europe, Strasbourg. Methodology

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers It is a document in which those who are learning or have learned a language - whether at school or outside school - can record and reflect on their language learning and cultural experiences. What is a European Language Portfolio?

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers • The Portfolio contains a: • language passport which its owner regularly updates. The Language Passport

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers • The ELP is also intended to be used as: • a means of making the language learning process more transparent to learners, helping them to develop their capacity for reflection and self-assessment and thus enabling them gradually to assume more and more responsibility for their own learning. • This function coincides with the Council of Europe’s interest in fostering the development of learner autonomy and promoting lifelong learning. WHAT IS THE ELP’S FUNCTION?

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers ...Skills for Life is the national strategy for improving adult language skills... Is one of the government's highest priorities. As part of the drive to raise standards, we will improve the quality of language teaching, so that all adult learners can be guaranteed good teaching and support.... Language Skills and Skills for Life….

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers People who have a first language other than own, have an important role to play in the country's economy and in all other aspects of life. If Italy is to fulfil its aim of fully inclusive society, everyone should have the skills to participate and be successful at work, at home and as citizens. Language Skills for Life Skills

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers This means that good quality Foreign language provision must be available to support people who have a first language other than your mother language (Migrant workers, settled refugees…). People need to access learning in many different places, including community, learning centres, further education colleges, at work or at home. Language Skills for Life

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers The CELI 5 DOC Certification curriculum (Level 5) will be central to achieving the national's goal of improving the quality and consistency of teaching. Based on the European and National Standards for Adult Literacy developed by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority, it gives teachers a comprehensive framework to help identify and meet each individual's language learning needs. Language Skills for Life

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers We are sure that this curriculum will prove an essential tool, not just for the CELI teachers to whom it is primarily addressed, but also for programme managers, publishers and a wide range of other organisations involved in addressing adult literacy and language issues. Language Skills for Life

comenius 2.1 - training basic skills teachers The teachers and providers often use different terms to describe the same thing. Curriculum: A reference document which sets out the indicative content for a whole subject area such as ESOL... Learning programme or course:A period of teaching and learning with specific learning goals or aims. Syllabus:The content to be covered by a particular learning programme or course. Scheme of work: A more detailed description of what will be covered in each week or session of the learning programme or course. Individual learning plan: The learning objectives for a particular learner; an individual may have learning objectives which are additional to those in the scheme of work for the group. Lesson plan: The content to be covered during a particular lesson, including objectives, activities and materials. The terms used in the curriculum

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