Introduction to eTwinning - training teachers to international cooperation at primary level

general courses

The course is aimed at students who participate in the teacher preparation track in various subjects.

Proficiency in English is required at at least B2 level or higher.

Remote learning

The aim of the course is to acquaint students - future teachers of various subjects with approaches , methods and tools for international cooperation at the level of kindergarten, primary and secondary education. Student learn the linguistic, subject-related, intercultural and technological principles required for effective collaboration within eTwinning programme – Teacher Training Initiative. Collaboration with foreign partners is planned – depending on the circumstances.

The aim of the course is to acquaint students - future teachers of various subjects with approaches , methods and tools for international cooperation at the level of kindergarten, primary and secondary education. Student learn the linguistic, subject-related, intercultural and technological principles required for effective collaboration within eTwinning programme – Teacher Training Initiative. Collaboration with foreign partners is planned – depending on the circumstances.

Topics:

1. Principles and assumptions of Content and Language Integrated Learning

2. Introduction to eTwinning

3. Typology of eTwinning projects

4. Digital tools for international projects

5. Twinspace as a main collaboration platform

6. Digital tools for communication, graphic, text, audio and video production

7. Stages of an international project in education

8. Analysis of outstanding project

9. Principles of planning collaborative work

10. Designing a project

11. Project work part 1

12. Project work part 2

13. Principles and techniques of evaluation of a project

14. Good practice in international collaboration

15. Presentation of the results.

Workload 2 ECTS

participation in class 30 hours

doing tasks 15 hours

preparing final project 10 hours

writing final esasy 5 hours

Total 60 hours

Gajek E. (2021) (in press) Cooperative Blended Learning and Teaching – on the Example of eTwinning

Gilleran, A. (2020a). eTwinning in an era of change - Impact on teachers’ practice, skills, and professional development opportunities, as reported by eTwinners - Full Report. Central Support Service of eTwinning. European Schoolnet.

Gileran, A. (2020b). Empowering future teachers with eTwinning. The pedagogy of eTwinning. Workshop 24-26, November 2020.

Gajek, E. (2019) Blended learning of languages in formal and informal contexts among Polish learners, w A.Palalas, (red.) Blended Language Learning: Innovative Perspectives on Innovative Practices. (pp. 111-133). Pekin: National Open University Press & China Central Radio & TV University Press Co Ltd.

Podstawa programowa nauczania języka nowożytnego (2017).

Gajek, E. (2017) Projekty międzynarodowe online w akademickim kształceniu językowym. W: M. Srebro, E. Typek, L. Zielińska Przyszłość nauczania języków obcych na uczelniach wyższych, Kraków: Fundacja Uniwersytetu Ekonomicznego w Krakowie, 147-157.

Gajek, E. (2015) Implications from the Use of ICT by Language Teachers Participants of International Projects”. Universal Journal of Educational Research 3(1): 1-7,

Gajek, E. (2012) Constructionism in action. European eTwinning Projects. W Felicia Zhang (red.) Computer-Enhanced and Mobile-Assisted Language Learning: Emerging Issues and Trends IGI-Global Australia , 116-136.

Gajek, E. (2011) Technologie informacyjne i komunikacyjne w językowych projektach edukacyjnych. W: Szpotowicz, M. (red.) Europejski wymiar Edukacji – projekty Comenius w Polsce. Warszawa: Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji, str. 133-147.

Gajek, E. (2007) eTwinning Europejska współpraca szkół Polska 2007 /European Partnerships of Schools Poland 2007. Warszawa: Fundacja Rozwoju Systemu Edukacji.

Materials provided by the lecturer depending on the needs of the students.

After completing the course

the student knows:

- methodology undrpinnings of educational international projects

- examples of good practice in nternational cooperation

- digital tools which support international cooperation

- the principles of maintaining international projects

- the principles of evaluation of the project

student can:

- plan educational tasks in cooperation with foreign partners

- use digital tools for enhancing international cooperation

- manage a collaborative project

- communicate with a partner ina foreign language

- prepare digital educational materials and support learners in doing this

student is ready:

- to recognize the reeds of students regardin their age and interests

- assumes the attitude of a good teacher -- a leader and an assistant in international communication of learners

- undertake international collaboration in education

- make familiar and disseminate the values of the Polish culture in international settings

- develop educational innovations and monitor own professional progress

- understand the importance of intercultural competence and using English as a global language

Components of the final result

Tasks done 50%

Preparation and presentation of the project 30%

Final written task 20%

Marking criteria

100%-93,3% 5

93%- 86,6% 4,5

86%-76,6% 4

76%-70% 3,5

69%-60% 3

poniżej 59% 2

No practicum is associated with the course, but some tasks can be recognised as practicum upon the approval of the Faculty Coordinator.