Distance Learning for Greek EFL Teachers

By Sophia Zelenitsa Eleni Karaiskou

An innovative Project:

Almost 1000 schools around Greece

1st and 2nd grade: 0 →2 hrs per week 3rd -6th grade : 3 → 4 hrs per week

The PEAP Project

Developing a foreign language education policy in Greece

Designing and implementation Teacher training Project evaluation

The PEAP site

The rationale:

European Commission’s 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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On-line

syllabus

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Cycle A: contents

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On-line

support/communicati

on- Case studies and

articles

Address:http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/

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Teacher training Programme

Forms of distance learning provided via the platform: E-training (6 modules) Videotaped lessons Research / case studies Relevant articles Bibliography Teleconferencing E-journal

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

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Specific objectives of e-trainingEducational 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

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E-training webpage

http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/

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