Distance Learning for Greek EFL Teachers By Sophia Zelenitsa
Eleni Karaiskou
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An innovative Project: Almost 1000 schools around Greece 1 st
and 2 nd grade: 0 2 hrs per week 3 rd -6 th grade : 3 4 hrs per
week
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The PEAP Project Developing a foreign language education policy
in Greece Designing and implementation Teacher training Project
evaluation
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The PEAP site The rationale: European Commissions guidelines
for promoting multilingualism Distance and number of teachers
Transferability of EFL teachers Means of monitoring the
project
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The PEAP site Characteristics/contents: On-line syllabus and
lesson plans On-line support/correspondence Research articles and
case studies E-journal
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7 On-line syllabus
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8 Cycle A: contents
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9 On-line support/communicati on- Case studies and articles
Address: http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/ Address:
http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/
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10 Teacher training Programme
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Forms of distance learning provided via the platform:
E-training (6 modules) Videotaped lessons Research / case studies
Relevant articles Bibliography Teleconferencing E-journal
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e-training for teachers of very young learners A set of teacher
training materials which are provided through the internet: a tool
for the on-going training of new teachers, feedback and a refresher
for experienced teachers who decide to teach children aged 6 - 8
years, a source of training materials for School Advisors and A
trainers who can use the content and activities for their own
teacher training seminars, a source of materials and examples of
teaching practices for education researchers, a means of informing
the parents of First & Second Graders (A & B) on the
practices used in the teaching of English to very young learners.
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The features of the e-training platform Open access. Modular:
evolves in Thematic Modules. Cohesive: each module relates to the
main theme and the modules are interlinked in a cohesive whole.
Flexible: trainees can study all Thematic Modules in a serial way
or choose randomly, depending on individual needs. Interactive:
trainees can register their answers (e.g., to a quiz) and receive
feedback. Media rich: involves video. Multimodal: combines sound
and image. Multisensory: activates multiple senses 13
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Specific objectives of e-training Educational Objectives:
Awareness of: the way children think and learn, the way first
language learning is related to the early development of the second
language at school, the role(s) of the teacher of English,
Modification of teaching practices: adopting practices which
motivate children in the classroom and facilitate the learning of
English in a natural and enjoyable manner. Professional Development
Objectives: reflection development of digital literacy skills
adaptation development of professional skills 14