Objectives
To promote wider and more effective learning of English for special purposes in vocational schools in line with the provisions of the technical vocational education reform agendaDescription and Rationale
The project aimed to develop English language skills, methods and materials in technical vocational schools to support student-centred learning and increased awareness of the needs and demands of industry and other economic sectors.
Provisions for the project included setting up a two-year optional class for students in grade 10 to be continued in grade 11.
In the first year of the project students took a labour market research course based on curriculum framework, syllabus, student’s pack and teacher’s notes in order to identify the English language needs for the specific industry sector. Most of the research was conducted in the institutions with which the schools co-operate for students’ practical activities. The results of the research from schools and the final labour market research report were presented at the end of the first year.
In the second year the teachers worked with students on the curriculum framework and syllabus for designing classroom materials to reflect the language aspects they have identified. The student designed lessons within the project were presented at the end of year two of the project.
Teams
The teams that participated in the project were made up of English language teachers who worked together with their students, vocational subject teachers and industry representatives to make suitable materials for sector specific English language learning.
The teachers worked with a team of seven trainers who were experienced university and secondary school teachers and teacher trainers.
For any further details please contact Ruxandra Popovici, manager English Language Projects at ruxandra.popovici@britishcouncil.ro.
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