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Implementation of the ELP at Czech schools of higher education

Implementation of the ELP at Czech schools of higher education. PhDr. Marie Hanzlíková in cooperation with Mgr. L. Winter Souhradová – coordinator for the Czech Republic & PhDr. D. Slabochová, CSc. UK FF Language Centre, Prague, Czech Republic CercleS, Bratislava 2004.

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Implementation of the ELP at Czech schools of higher education

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  1. Implementation of the ELP at Czech schools of higher education PhDr. Marie Hanzlíková in cooperation with Mgr. L. Winter Souhradová – coordinator for the Czech Republic & PhDr. D. Slabochová, CSc. UK FF Language Centre, Prague, Czech Republic CercleS, Bratislava 2004

  2. HISTORY ‘ITS STORY’ • 1997 – 2000 the pilot projects Europe • in the Czech Republic - since 2000 • 29.2002 – EC accreditation of the ELP for higher education • in CASALC since 2002 • in January 2003 – workshop presentation by dr.Radka Perclová (co-operator ofprof.D. Little), Brno

  3. First coordinating meeting29-4-03, Prague • 13 FL teachers from 7 language centres • implementation of the ELP since winter semester (October) 2003 • as part of regular courses as a special course • teacher and student questionnaires at the end of each semester

  4. Assessment of all the three parts of the ELP, esp.: * self evaluation * list of courses, certificates * intercultural heritage * motivation & aims * dossier Understanding of levels A1 – C2 Understanding of descriptors T + SQuestionnaires

  5. Methodological issues: * changes in methods of teaching * types of textbooks * future use of the ELP * changes in syllabuses * implementation of the ELP into test/exam strategies Experience & Future use of the ELP T Questionnaires S Questionnaires

  6. 20-1-2004 • evaluation of the T + S questionnaires  minor changes in formulations  Let‘s continue in the spring semester!

  7. 9-6-2004Final evaluation of T + S Questionnaires • 7 LC, about 300 students (16+) in CZ + • 1 course (10 students) in the Czech Study Center at Université Libre Bruxelles, Belgium

  8. STUDENTS & COURSES • Languages: E, Fr, G, Czech for foreigners • Mother tongues: Cz, Sk, R, It, Gr, Fr, Sp, E • ELP: E + Fr + in 1 course G • Types of courses: intermediate and higher (B1 – C1), mostly LSP

  9. Self assessment * planning next steps * motivation * T – S cooperation Heritage languages * new discoveries * interesting topics for discussions  * new tool in LT and it must be learnt T Questionnaire results - 1

  10. Dossier * great overview Levels & Descriptors for A1 – C2 * good mobility strategy * good for setting plans for the future  * short or no time * C1 – C2 distinctions in descriptors were not really clear – esp. in Writing skills part T Questionnaire results - 2

  11. Positive teaching situation Motivation Challenge Looking for new ways It needs explanations Ideas from colleagues will be useful ‘Technical‘ problems * copying * no other language translations (CZ, G) Time Existing courses & their syllabuses  

  12. T Questionnaire results – new teaching ideas • Rethinking of ‘old’ books & materials • New concept of syllabus = ‘step-by-step’ pace • Better student motivation for new things • Implementation of the ELP descriptors into exam requirements  • No, nothing. No time for that.

  13. YES  YES answers • Would you use the ELP in the future? • Would you like to use ‘official’ printed version of the ELP?

  14. Self evaluation * I know and I can set my personal targets. * confrontation with the ‘official’ results * confrontation with other people in the group  * I don’t know how to do it. * I prefer others to do it. * too long and confusing * numbers are better Student Questionnaires (150)

  15. Language heritage * creative part of the ELP * finding new things in my own and other people’s past * interesting discussions  * I have nothing to say. * too long * I don’t like talking about personal things. S Questionnaires - 2

  16. S Questionnaires • No real comments on descriptors – sometimes confusing  teacher’s help is needed. • Dossier * no time * I can see its usefulness & perspectives, e.g. in my career. * I can see what I’ve done. * individual work – self responsibility

  17. ?? Czech for foreigners course • Multinational group working with the French variety of the ELP • Problems with understanding and defining types of courses and education in the first part of the ELP Czech Summer School at university vs MA / BA / PhD degree in Czech

  18. 150 student respondents •  79 •  66 • No opinion 5

  19. 2004 - 2005 • Implementation • Translation of the ELP – done by 7 LC, corrections are now going on • Grant money from the Czech Ministry of Education for the translation & translators • EC accreditation in spring 2005

  20. INVITATION WELCOME TO THE ELP IMPLEMENTATION GROUP FOR THE CZECH REPUBLIC ludmila.souhradova@ff.cuni.cz marie.hanzlikova@ff.cuni.cz

  21. Bibliography • ELP Guide for Teachers and Teacher Trainers, D.Little, R.Perclová, CU • http://www.europa.eu.int • http://culture2.coe.int/portfolio • http://casajc.ff.cuni.cz • http://www.msmt.cz/cp1250/erj/pages/erj_portfolio.htm • http://jc.ff.cuni.cz/ejp.htm • Společný evropský referenční rámec pro jazyky, CE, UP Olomouc, 2002 • Das Europaische Portfolio der Sprachen (I), B. Helbig-Reuter, Deutsch AF, Heft 2/2004-41, 104-110

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