Implementing a CEFR Linked Syllabus Tim Goodier

Common

European

Framework (of)

Reference

• Networking and communication

• Joined up thinking: – planning– teaching – assessment

• Learner Focus

Relevance of the CEFR

Networking & communication

Before:The Tower of Babel

– Your lower intermediate is my advanced

– C; 4.5; 19; good, well done! (etc)

Networking & communication

Networking & communication

Activity:Define the following to your partner:

- ‘Pre-intermediate’

- ‘Upper-Intermediate’

After:• ALTE• European Language Portfolios• EAQUALS• ECML• EALTA• CEFR Manual – 20+ cases studies

Networking & communication

Profiling

not

Levelling

Activity:Task 1 (handout):

- Choose a second language

- Start with your approximate level

- Choose your profile!

Profiling (example):

Can do statements

Needs

Needs

Lucas’aims

Camila’saims

Lucas

CamilaGrammar & vocab needed

Class aims

Planning from course & learner aims

Felipe’s aims(some possible choices)

Camila’s aims(some possible choices)

Lucas’ aims(some possible choices)

2, 6, 7, 10, 13, 18, 20, 29, 36, 38, 40,

41

1, 3, 5, 12, 15, 16, 18, 19, 21, 27, 28,

32, 42

1, 4, 9, 12, 15, 17, 19, 23, 24, 33, 35,

40, 42