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Distance Learning for Greek EFL Teachers By Sophia Zelenitsa Eleni Karaiskou

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An innovative Project: Almost 1000 schools around Greece 1 st and 2 nd grade: 0 2 hrs per week 3 rd -6 th grade : 3 4 hrs per week

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The PEAP Project Developing a foreign language education policy in Greece Designing and implementation Teacher training Project evaluation

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The PEAP site The rationale: European Commissions 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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7 On-line syllabus

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8 Cycle A: contents

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9 On-line support/communicati on- Case studies and articles Address: http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/ Address: http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/

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10 Teacher training Programme

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

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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. 12

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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 13

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Specific objectives of e-training Educational 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 14

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E-training webpage http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/

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Thank you for your attention