Publications and Training Materials

EAQUALS and EAQUALS members and inspectors have developed a range of materials, which can be made available to non-members of EAQUALS

Materials For Use With Language Students

The Eaquals-Alte European Language Portfolio

This version of the European Language Portfolio was developed in partnership with ALTE, the Association of Language Testers in Europe. It was validated by the Council of Europe in 2000. It is intended for use mainly with students over 14 years of age, and is now available in various editions that cover a range of languages.

More recently an electronic version of the EAQUALS-ALTE European Language Portfolio (eELP) has been developed. This can be downloaded here in English or French

• English Version
• Version Française

The Language Portfolio concept was developed to stimulate and support the learning of languages. It is designed to help students to reflect on and improve their language learning, whether they are taking part in a course or learning languages independently. It also helps them to demonstrate to others their knowledge of other languages and cultures. It is based on the language levels described in the Common European Framework of Reference developed by the Council of Europe.

The Portfolio is the student's property. It is a tool to accompany their learning of languages throughout adult life and is suitable for documenting learning both inside and outside the classroom. If they already have a European Language Portfolio issued by another authority, they may prefer to go on using that. Similarly if they go on to another course at an institution that does not belong to EAQUALS, they may choose to go on using this portfolio.

The European Language Portfolio consists of three parts: a Language Passport, a Language Biography and a Dossier. Guidelines on how to use each are included with each component.

• LANGUAGE PASSPORT

  An updateable overview of experience in and ability with different languages. It records formal qualifications and diplomas, and self-assessments.

• LANGUAGE BIOGRAPHY

  A record of personal language learning history which helps students to evaluate their learning objectives, and reflect on their language learning and inter-cultural experiences.

• DOSSIER

  A collection of pieces of work and certificates chosen by the student to document and illustrate their language skills, experiences and achievements.

For further information and guidance on the European Language Portfolio and the levels of proficiency in a range of languages, consult the Council of Europe web site.

To see extracts from the Portfolio, look at:

• The Cover of the Portfolio - 07518X-00_Portfolio.pdf

• The Cover of the Passport - 07517W-02_Passaporto.pdf

Ordering the EAQUALS / ALTE Portfolio

Sales of the printed version of the portfolio are handled by: S.I.E.S. Srl (Servizio Importazione Esportazione Stampa) - Silvana Bettoni tel. (0039) 02.66.030.241 or Rita Alessi l. (0039) 02.66.030.403. Email: sies@siesnet.it

There are two versions of the printed ELP:

• Code: 07518X Special Ring Binder + ELP (in blister pack)
• Code: 07517W Box of 25 copies of ELP in blister packs

Note: The copyright of the title "European Language Portfolio" is the property of the Council of Europe. The copyright of the EAQUALS-ALTE version is the property of the authors (Robin Davis, Brian North, Marianne Hirtzel) and of EAQUALS and ALTE. The Portfolio must not be reprinted without permission from the copyright holders.

Training Materials And Guides For Managers Of Language Teaching Institutions

Already available:

1. Management training seminars

• Quality in the Language School (Bell International)
• Managing the Teaching Team (Eurocentres)
• Staff Training and Development (International House)
• Managing Assessment in the Language School (Cambridge ESOL)
• Marketing the Language School (Goethe Institut)

These have been prepared for EAQUALS to a standard format by staff working for or on behalf of institutions mentioned above. They comprise:

• A module for participants
• A trainer's guide
• Handouts and presentation materials for before and during the seminar

EAQUALS can provide a consultant/trainer to run the seminars.

2. In addition, the following seminar material prepared by EAQUALS officers/inspectors is available on CDRom and in print:

• Quality Management in Language Education by Frank Heyworth, Maria Matheidesz and Laura Muresan (European Centre for Modern Languages, Graz)
• The Common European Framework of Reference A User Guide for Quality Assurance and Quality Control - Peter Brown & Frank Heyworth, Council of Europe Strasbourg 1999

Downloads

	Modern Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment
	Fichier TF/9901793 DECS/EDU/LANG (99) 17

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