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Name of the TIG:
Language Education Aims and vision of the TIG: This TIG has a focus on the learning and teaching of languages in different educational settings, from pre-school to university level (second and foreign language acquisition; content language and integrated learning/CLIL; plurilingual and intercultural education). It promotes collaboration between teachers educators through dialogue, research and exchange of good practices with an emphasis on new and innovative approaches to language learning, teaching and assessment. The TIG also seeks to encourage the effective use of new technologies and didactic approaches in language learning and communication. Topics:
Second and Foreign Language Acquisition; Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL); Innovative Approaches; Assessment of and for Learning; Differentiation; Language Education in Teacher Training; Didactic Approaches to Langauge Teaching and Learning; Plurilingual and Intercultural Education; Translanguaging Format of the sessions: Paper presentations with Q & A (20' + 10'). Interactive presentations with discussions (10'+ 20'). Workshops (45'-60'), depending on content and approach. Posters with Q & A. Topic/theme for next year's conference in Vic, April 25-27, 2019: "Innovation in Education. Where are we going?". We welcome papers, presentations, workshops and posters on any of the topics listed above to present at the University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia, Spain. Call for presentations: Please send abstract to both TIG-leaders before December 1, 2018. The abstract of your presentation should be 300 words maximum. Please use the template below. Template_Abstracts_ETEN.docx Presentations in the Internationalisation TIG (Foreign language learning in primary school) at the ETEN-conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, 2017: Expressing emotions during the creative process of composing a RAP poem. Núria Medina-Casanovas - VIC-University, ES A reading while listening (RWL) program for young learners of English Anna Vallbona - VIC-University, ES Best Practice EFL Assessment Examples from Switzerland (Primary School Laura Loder Buechel - Zurich University of Teacher Education/PHZH, CH From a quality label to a mentoring tool: using the observation protocol. Karin Winkel - Hogeschool Rotterdam, NL Equipping Student Teachers for the Future Karmen Johansson and Cecilia Nihlén – University of Gothenburg, SE |
Name of TIG leader and contact details:
Dr. Anna Vallbona University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia, Spain CLICK HERE to e-mail 
Name of TIG leader and contact details:
Dr. Karmen Johansson University of Gothenburg, Sweden CLICK HERE to e-mail |