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Subject: CILT Conferences and Events - Spring Term 2002
CILT Conferences and Events - Spring Term 2002
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Languages FE network, 2nd regional meeting: London
The National Support Network for Language Teachers in FE
Monday 14 January 2002, 14.00-16.30, CILT, London
Free of charge
This session includes an updated session on web-based resources for
language learning, followed by a discussion of current and future issues
facing FE teachers of languages.
Teach languages in England
Taster sessions for foreign languages assistants with a university
degree
Tuesday 29 January 2002, 15.00 - 17.00, Manchester
Free of charge
This free taster session for foreign language assistants will provide
information about routes into teaching and about the financial
assistance available.
Spanish Club
Wednesday 30 January, 27 February, 20 March 2002, 16.30-18.30, CILT,
London
Fee £20 (for three sessions)
A club for teachers of Spanish who wish to practise their Spanish or
feel their need to improve their oral skills. The club gives
participants the opportunity to meet and practise Spanish, exchange
materials and meet Spanish speaking people. Open to previous and new
members. In association with the Spanish Embassy Consejería de
Educación.
The fee includes conference documentation and refreshments.
German Improvement Day 1
Thursday 31 January 2002 (10.00-16.00), CILT, London
Fee £30
A first German Improvement Day for those teachers of German at Key Stage
3 and teachers of beginners higher up the school. The day is designed to
be of practical use in improving fluency for teachers of German whose
own level in the language is in need of improvement or refreshment. It
is not intended for teachers who already have a good level of German.
The fee includes refreshments, lunch and conference documentation.
A is for Assessment & Accreditation
A CILT miniconference for all who teach languages to adults
Saturday 23 February 2002 (10.00-13.00), East Midlands Comenius Netword
Centre, at Leicester Adult Education College
Fee £50/£40 for members of CILT Direct
At a time of new funding and inspection regimes for adult education,
this mini-conference will consider some of the new - and perennial -
implications for planning and practice in languages provision. There
will also be news from CILT on current developments in languages for
adults including initial and in-service training courses and Netword on
the Net.
Teach languages in England
Taster sessions for Foreign Language Assistants with a university degree
Tuesday 5 February 2002, 14.00-16.00, CILT, London
Free of charge
This free taster session for foreign language assistants will provide
information about routes into teaching and about the financial
assistance available. It is a repeat of the event held in Manchester on
29 January 2002.
Teach languages in England
Taster sessions for overseas qualified teachers
Tuesday 5 February 2002, 17.00 - 19.00, CILT, London
This free session will provide information and advice for qualified
teachers from other countries who wish to work as teachers of modern
languages in this country and may currently be working as an FLA. It
will present CILT's Overseas Qualified Teacher Programme which provides
training and support in the first months of teaching for young MFL
teachers from Spain, Austria and other European countries whose teaching
qualification is recognised in this country.
Higher Education Resources Information Session
Listening Materials for French: off the peg and home grown
Wednesday 13 February 2002, 14.00-16.00, CILT, London
Free of charge
This session focuses on the use of authentic resources in developing
listening materials for French. It will look at the development and use
of The Languages Toolkit (authentic listening practice for post-A level
learners of French based
around recordings from France Inter) and materials suitable for A level
and Higher Education use which exploit authentic recordings of native
speakers generated by the author.
The potential of video and leading-edge technology to enhance language
learning
Wednesday 20 (14.00) to Friday 22 (14.00) February 2002, University of
Brighton
Fee £375
A CILT residential course designed for those with an interest in the
application of educational technology and ICT to the MFL classroom
blending theory with practice. There will be talks about and
demonstrations of activities to develop listening, speaking and writing
skills and opportunities to reflect on what is offered by authentic
television broadcasts, multimedia systems, video-conferencing, e-mail
and the resources of the World Wide Web. There will also be group
workshops where ideas can be exchanged and materials developed for use
in the classroom.
The fee includes accommodation, meals and conference documentation.
Flying High in MFL - Innovative good practice in specialist language
colleges
Wednesday 6 March 2002 (9.30-16.00), The West Sussex Comenius Centre,
Crawley
Fee £135/£125 for members of CILT Direct
This conference is for all teachers of MFL seeking to raise achievement
and for teachers, senior management team members and schools
particularly interested in the development of MFL teaching and learning.
The event will look at using new technologies, widening the range of
languages taught, increasing take up of modern languages by pupils,
promoting languages for all Post 16, and contributing to citizenship.
This conference is one of a series whose purpose is to disseminate the
developing innovative good practice to be found in Language Colleges
which can be replicated in all schools and other centres of excellence
in MFL teaching.
The fee includes, refreshments, lunch and conference documentation.
Links to Citizenship
Wednesday 6 March 2002 (17.30-19.00), CILT, London
A free session as part of the Starting Out series for NQTs.
The importance of the new Citizenship curriculum upon the teaching of
modern foreign languages in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 e.g. exploring
the self in relation to others; developing an understanding of our role
in a global community.
Early Language Learning works! The Primary Languages Show 2002
Friday 8 and Saturday 9 March 2002, Manchester Conference Centre
Fee £135 per day/£125 per day for members of CILT Direct
The 6th annual CILT conference and exhibition for all those involved and
interested in early language learning. On the first day of the
conference we will present ways in which schools are fitting a foreign
language into the curriculum, practical ideas for achieving high
standards and smoothing transition from primary to secondary schools.
On the second day you will be able to choose from a range of practical
workshops and presentations. These will focus on successful methods and
materials for early language learners. They will be of interest to
teachers in nursery, primary, middle, preparatory and lower secondary
schools as well as freelance teachers, language clubs and advisers.
There will also be an exhibition on the Saturday. Come and see the full
range of books, games, videos, audiocassettes, computer software and
other exciting learning materials now available for young language
learners.
Spanish improvement day
Thursday 14 March 2002 (10.00-16.00), CILT, Covent Garden, London
Fee £30
An event for teachers of Spanish at Key Stage 3, and teachers of
beginners higher up the school. The day is designed to be of practical
use in improving fluency for teachers of Spanish whose own level in the
language is in need of improvement or refreshment. Sessions will cover
both language and methodology. This session is not intended for teachers
who already have a high level of Spanish.
The fee includes conference documentation, lunch and refreshments.
Making your point!
A one-day hands-on INSET course on the exploitation of Microsoft
PowerPoint software in MFL teaching.
Kings Hill Conference and Training Centre, West Malling, Kent
Thursday 14 March 2002 (9.30-16.00)
Fee £150 / £140 (members of CILT Direct)
This course is designed for those with a basic familiarity in using
Microsoft PowerPoint and an interest in exploiting its potential further
as a teaching tool in the MFL classroom. This is the first of a series
of workshops, each focusing on a specific element of ICT in language
learning. The course will focus on practical skills in the use of
Microsoft PowerPoint and exploiting Microsoft PowerPoint as a teaching
tool in MFL
'S' still stands for special
Modern Foreign Languages for pupils with Special Educational Needs in
Key Stages 3 and 4.
Thursday 21 March 2002 (10.00-16.00), CILT, London
Fee £95/£85 for members of CILT Direct
A one-day conference for all teachers of modern foreign languages in
maintained secondary schools and special schools. This conference will
focus primarily on the needs of pupils with moderate learning
difficulties and emotional and behavioural difficulties. It will also
be relevant for teachers of the hearing impaired, as one of the sessions
will be taking a look at the use of visuals and paralinguistic support
within the context of multi-sensory learning. The fee includes
conference documentation, lunch and refreshments.
NOF ICT training - Languages and ICT:
Integrating ICT in the teaching and learning of modern languages
For details of venues, please contact CILT Conferences on 020 7379 5101
ext 232
Fee: £400
CILT is an approved training provider for ICT training under the New
Opportunities Fund.
CILT is the only NOF training provider to offer courses uniquely and
specifically for modern languages teachers. Courses are offered at
various locations throughout England and Wales. The CILT course has been
developed by experienced MFL practitioners and aims specifically to help
teachers raise the standards of achievement among their pupils through
the use of ICT. The course consists of one contact day at the beginning,
eight weeks distance learning with on-line training from an experienced
tutor, followed by one follow-up day at the end of the course. For
further information and a full booking form, please contact the CILT NOF
Coordinator on 020 7379 5101 ext 232.
Dates for the future
The A level Languages Show
Saturday 13 July 2002, Martineau Education Centre, Birmingham
The Adult Education Languages Show
Friday 14 June 2002, Beaumanor Hall, Loughborough
Setting the agenda: Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies in Higher
Education
24 to 26 June 2002, Manchester Conference Centre
Courses abroad now recruiting
Teaching Spanish to Young Learners
Sunday 26 May to Saturday 8 June 2002, Universidad Pública de Navarra,
Pamplona
Fee 1600 Euros
Grants are available to cover most course costs. The course is designed
for current or intending teachers of Spanish to pupils below secondary
school age. The course is organised collaboratively by CILT, the
Universidad Publica de Navarra and the Gobierno de Navarra. For further
information about applying for funding and a place on this course,
please contact CILT Conferences. Deadline for grant applications, 1
March 2002.
Teaching Spanish in the Secondary School
Sunday 26 May to Saturday 8 June 2002, Universidad Pública de Navarra,
Pamplona
Fee 1600 Euros
Grants are available to cover most course costs. The course is designed
for current or intending teachers of Spanish to pupils aged 11 to 16 and
is particularly suitable for teachers for whom Spanish is their second
foreign language, or who are in need of refreshment or retraining. The
course is organised collaboratively by CILT, the Universidad Publica de
Navarra and the Gobierno de Navarra. For further information about
applying for funding and a place on this course, please contact CILT
Conferences. Deadline for grant applications, 1 March 2002.
Teaching French to Young Learners
Sunday 21 July to Saturday 3 August, Besançon, France
Fee 1600 Euros
Grants are available to cover most course costs.
This course, to be held at the Centre de linguistique appliquée (CLA) in
Besançon,
France, is organised by CILT. It is designed to integrate language
improvement with methodology work. There will be an emphasis on active
approaches involving games and songs. The course is designed for current
or intending teachers of French to pupils below secondary school age.
The sessions, including the workshops on methodology, are conducted
entirely in French, therefore teachers with a working knowledge of
French are encouraged to apply for this course. For further information
about applying for funding and a place on this course, please contact
CILT Conferences. Deadline for grant applications, 1 March 2002.
French for the primary school
Tuesday 23 to Sunday 28 July 2002, Le Château d'Ebblinghem, St Omer,
France
Fee £375
A 6-day CILT residential course St Omer. This course is designed for
teachers of French in primary schools. The course will present creative
ideas to help teachers to integrate MFL into best primary practice. The
focus will be primarily on language improvement and practical
methodology. Teachers with a basic knowledge of French are encouraged to
apply for this course. The methodology sessions, delivered largely
through the medium of English and using key French words and structures,
will focus on techniques which will involve all pupils in learning
through French. Participants will be encouraged to speak French as much
as possible in social situations and on the cultural excursions.
Professional development course for European specialist teachers of
Spanish
Sunday 20 October to Saturday 2 November 2002, Universidad de Alcalã de
Henares, Madrid, Spain
Fee 1600 Euros
Grants are available to cover most course costs.
The course is designed for teachers of Spanish in schools, Further and
Adult Education. It will combine opportunities to improve language
skills with development of cultural awareness, particularly of the
economic and business environment in Spain. It will also look at how
linguistic and cultural skills can be developed by learners within the
context of vocationally-oriented language courses in the UK.
For further information about applying for funding and a place on this
course, please contact CILT Conferences. Deadline for grant
applications, 1 March 2002.
Refresher course for teachers of Italian
Sunday 20 October to Saturday 2 November 2002, British Institute of
Florence, Italy
Fee 1600 Euros
Grants are available to cover most course costs.
A course for all teachers of Italian in primary and secondary schools,
further and adult education. It will combine opportunities to improve
language competence with development of cultural awareness in the
teaching of Italian. The course will be held at the British Institute of
Florence, and is organised jointly by CILT and the Italian Department of
the British Institute of Florence. For further information about
applying for funding and a place on this course, please contact CILT
Conferences. Deadline for grant applications, 1 March 2002.
Professional development course for teachers of French
Saturday 19 October to Friday 1 November, La Rochelle, France
Fee 1600 Euros
Grants are available to cover most course costs.
This course is organised by CILT in collaboration with the Office de
Tourisme in La Rochelle. It is designed for current teachers of French
to GCSE or AS/A2 or equivalent in Secondary Schools and Colleges of
Further Education. Applicants should have a good command of the
language, however the course structure also allows for some whose spoken
French might initially be lacking in confidence. The course reflects
linguistic and cultural dimensions of current exam specifications and
focuses on a series of topics to stimulate individual project work. For
further information about applying for funding and a place on this
course, please contact CILT Conferences. Deadline for grant
applications, 1 March 2002.
Modern languages and special educational needs
Preparatory day: Saturday 2 March 2002, CILT, London
Course: Sunday 24 to Saturday 30 March 2002
A CILT/French Embassy training course in Sèvres, France for
non-specialist teachers of French.
Fee £325
This course is aimed at non-specialist teachers of French in Special
Schools (Secondary) and non-specialist teachers of French to pupils with
Special Educational Needs in mainstream schools, who would benefit from
training and methodology work in the target language. It includes a 7
day stay in Sèvres, France.
Clare Power
CILT - Centre for Information on Language Teaching and Research
20 Bedfordbury, London WC2N 4LB
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7379 5110; Fax: +44 (0) 20 7379 5082
http://www.cilt.org.uk
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