Technologically Enhanced Language Learning Pedagogy

Overview : October 2009

Dr Gee Macrory

England

Spain

France

Project overview Background to the projectNew technologies and language learning The role of the 6 schools in the project Aims of the TELLP university project The 2 year planBarriers and constraints Strategies for meeting aimsEnsuring long-term change

Background to project Early language learning in EuropeThe Teacher Development Agency CTLINew technologies for language learning

New technologies and language learning Video-conferencingUse of learning platformsThe importance of pedagogy Language learning issues:- Motivation- Intercultural understanding- Progression in linguistic competence- Use of L1 and Target Language (TL)

The role of the 6 schools in the project www.6schools.euSchools developing expertise in new areaFundamental contextual feature of our

project: resides within the parameters of the school environment

Aims of the TELLP university project

An innovative teacher training contextEvaluation of impact of new pedagogy on:Processes of children’s learningDevelopment of intercultural understanding Children’s motivationsSchool communityWider school curriculumDescription of new pedagogy

The two year plan Year 1: trainees on placement in project

schools Year 2: involvement of wider range of

trainees an dissemination

Barriers and constraints

Change in schools: challenging and developmental

Technical changes (change of LP Nov 08)Restricted opportunities for observation by

larger groupsLogistical problems: school hols/closures;

examination periods; lack of trainee availability;

Technical problems

Strategies for meeting aims

Trainee placementsTrainee observations /feedbackTrainee interviewsInterviews with staffFocus group work with children

Developing the pedagogy Content-ledUsing materials related to the LP for a

communicative purposeCommunication strategies IndependenceUse of webcam and emailVideo-conferencing

Impact upon childrenObservationFocus groupsInterviews Some key findings

Innovative teacher training contextCPD: impact on teachers in the projectITE: impact on trainees Impact on content and process of teacher

education

Ensuring long-term change

Embedding change Plans for this year New projectBuilding on lessons learnedEvaluation

Summary An organic and demanding experience A transformative experience