Equal Chances to European Integration through the use of the
European Language Portfolio
2004-2007
Coordinator:
PROSPER-ASE Language Centre, Bucharest, Romania
This project has been funded with support from the European Commission.
This document reflects the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.
Presentation Overview
Introduction to the project – background, objectives, target groups, expected impact
Focus on dissemination strategies used for the various target groups
Background to the project
Introduction of the ELP (the EAQUALS/ALTE version for adults) in Romania (2000)
Its piloting by various QUEST schools
Dissemination of info about the ELP in a variety of circles by QUEST
Preparation
Contact seminar
Krakow,
Poland
June 2003
Preparatory meeting
Romania
September 2003
Participants representing
National School Associations,
universities, language centres
and the media
discussed the idea of a
joint project
More preparation!
Submitting of the Pre-Project Proposal
Submitting of the Final Project Proposal
Finally…..in 2004….
Hooray!!!!
OUR PARTNERS
National Associations (QUEST Romania, PASE Poland, QLS Greece, PRIMA Croatia)
Universities, Language schools Vocational training institutions ONGs Mass media representatives
Countries represented: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Greece, Italy, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia
Objectives
To promote language learning among adults belonging to various social and professional groups through the use of the ELP
To increase the chances of social and professional integration through the learning of foreign languages
To contribute to standardising the levels of achievement in language learning
Target Groups
Authorities (Ministry of Education, of Labour)
Employment Agencies, employers, HR managers
People in vocational training, multipliers in general
Adult language learners (15+)
Employees/unemployed in project countries
Expected impact
Decision makers (ministries, employers) will become aware of the existence and advantages of using the ELP as a document certifying the employees’ language competences
End users of the ELP will increase their chances of mobility and employability and they will have better access to European values in general
DISSEMINATION
Dissemination strategies
Dissemination materials
Dissemination activities
Dissemination strategies
STEP 1Developing criteria and instruments for
needs analysis Identifying representatives of target
groups in the partner countriesCarrying out the needs analysisAnalysing the results
Dissemination strategies
STEP 2Designing of info materials for
promoting the projectTranslationPublicationGuidelines (e.g. Employer’s Guide)
Dissemination strategies
Establishing info-points
Collecting the latest resources on ELP-related issues, relevant for dissemination
Development ofmaterials for dissemination
Products so far:
Leaflet and poster in English
Wall calendar for 2006 and 2007 in English
ELP published in Greek
ELP translated into Polish
ELP being translated and validated into Slovak and Lithuanian, Estonian, Dutch
Postcard
Adapting the dissemination strategies
According to target group
- Different message- Different dissemination materials- Different media used
Development ofmaterials for dissemination
Production/translation of guidelines for various target groups into national languages – work in progress
e.g. The Employers’ Guide – translated into Romanian, adapted in Polish
Public Relations Guide for the partner institutions of EuroIntegrELP (Austria)
Language learners
Messages: Show what you can do Learn a foreign language Invest in your futureMedia: Sapte seri (free info brochure)Print run: 35.000 copiesDistribution: Bucharest and main Romanian
cities
Language learners - activities
Presentation and actual introduction of the ELP (in universities, language schools, etc.)
Designing and introducing of language learning activities based on self assessment
Involving them in the production of dissemination materials about the ELP for their peers
Language learners - activities
Writing of units in language textbooks introducing the idea of self assessment
Introducing testing principles based on the descriptors in the ELP
Language learners - activities
Language learners - activities
LEARNING AND GROWING – Cavaliotti 2005Unit: CITIZEN OF EUROPEAuthor Liliana Dellevoet
OBJECTIVESAfter studying this unit you will: Become aware of what it takes to study
and/or work in the European Union Understand how you can plan and monitor
your own progress in language learning Develop self-evaluation skills and take
responsibility for your own language learning
Multipliers
Activities- Face-to-face presentations- Workshops on the use of the ELP- Debates, national and international conferencesMediaArticles in professional publications (e.g. ELT News)Dissemination materials- Leaflets - Samples of textbook units- Calendars
Multipliers - activities
Multipliers – dissemination materials
Decision makers/authorities
Activities
- introducing the ELP to officials in the relevant ministries, in universities, Language Departments (various languages)
- informing them about the EuroIntegrELP project
Public at large
Media :
Radio (Interviews) - Radio Romania Cultural, Radio Delta RFI
Written press - Cotidianul, Banii nostri, Capital, Adevarul
Yellow Pages
Dissemination
Establishing the virtual environment for dissemination activities, updating information
Face to face meetings with target groups Multiplier events Press conferences Various/imaginative dissemination activities
EuroIntegrELP – planning ahead
Publication of around 10,000 copies of the EAQUALS/ALTE ELP in project languages
Printing of more dissemination material in project languages
Further disseminating the project and the ELP and its benefits in project countries and not only
Thank you!
Liliana DellevoetEuroIntegrELP Project coordinator
PROSPER-ASE Language Centre
Bucharest, ROMANIA