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Brief summary:

This practice-oriented training highlights the differences between language acquisition and language learning, and how essential it is to equip in-service language teachers with the tools of learning motivation and brain-friendly learning strategies. During the training, teachers will be introduced to the practical and effective methods and practical modern tools of the foreign language acquisition approach. 

Description:

The training covers foreign language acquisition practices, underlying theories, and Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). Participants will explore the relationship between these concepts and their practical application in the classroom. The course also introduces an alternative model of motivation, methods for supporting self-directed learning—such as multiple intelligences and visible teaching—and innovative approaches to providing feedback, including the use of study plans. Additionally, participants will learn how to apply tips and activities, including the use of songs, tales, videos, and films, to enhance their teaching practice. It is important to note that these methods and tools can be applied not only with children but also with adults.

Aims and objectives

• Introduce the concepts and benefits of language acquisition, CLIL, and language learning motivation models.
• Explain development opportunities, key steps, and effective feedback techniques and the discoveries of visible teaching.
• Highlight the importance of teaching methods like multiple intelligences for self-directed learning.
• Introduce brain-friendly strategies to help students become motivated and self-directed learners.
• Equip and encourage participants with practical, effective teaching methods and tools including the use of songs, tales, videos, and films, to enhance their teaching practice.

Learning outcomes:

• Understand the concepts, importance, and strategies of language acquisition and CLIL.
• Identify and support learning strengths using the Multiple Intelligences method.
• Help students refine their learning strategies and techniques.
• Suggest alternatives based on learning motivation models.
• Use the practical methods discussed.
• Incorporate visible teaching strategies into the participants’ practice.
• Experiment with and integrate effective learning strategies.
• Apply modern strategies and techniques, including new tips and activities like songs, tales, videos, and films, in foreign language teaching.

Target groups:  Primary and secondary school teachers

Minimum level of language: English B2, C1

Duration of training: 35 lessons, 7 days

Trainer:  Phd. Krisztina Dr. Neumayerné Streitman

Dates:    13-19 July 2025

Location: Rovinj, Croatia

Price: EUR 595, incl. course, certificate, Erasmus+ documentation (if needed), welcome lunch or dinner, farewell cultural activity

Applicable funds: As part of the Erasmus+ Key Action 1 (KA1), all costs for mobility /travel expenses, course fees, accommodation, subsistence fee/ are covered by the fund.

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