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Title of the Project
A Whole School Approach to the Teaching and Learning of Spanish
Brief description
The aim of this project was to integrate Spanish language learning into the school curriculum at all levels. The school established a programme using project work with a particular focus e.g. song, drama, art, poetry, cookery or ICT. The school principal, visiting language teacher, class teachers, Comenius Assistant and Spanish teacher-training students were involved. The programme is now incorporated into the school plan and can be taught by any class teacher and will be updated on a yearly basis. The motivation and enthusiasm for the Spanish language and the cultural and linguistic awareness of staff and pupils has been enhanced.
Country
Ireland
Year
2008
Target Language
Spanish
Sector
School Education
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THE INITIATIVE PROMOTER’S PERSPECTIVE

Objectives

The aim of this project was to integrate Spanish language learning into the school curriculum at all levels. The school established a programme using project work with a particular focus e.g. song, drama, art, poetry, cookery or ICT. The school principal, visiting language teacher, class teachers, Comenius Assistant and Spanish teacher-training students were involved.

Results

The programme is now incorporated into the school plan and can be taught by any class teacher and will be updated on a yearly basis. The motivation and enthusiasm for the Spanish language and the cultural and linguistic awareness of staff and pupils has been enhanced.

THE NELLIP NETWORK’S PERSPECTIVE

THE NATIONAL AGENCY’S PERSPECTIVE

Motivations

This school excels at promoting plurilingualism and multiculturalism. It takes a whole school approach to these dimensions. The school has won the European Language Label award twice. In addition to this, the school has hosted Comenius assistants, Study Visits, and has undertaken Comenius school partnerships. The school is committed to innovation and a strong European dimension.

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Date: 2014.10.14

Posted by Mayte Martin (Ireland)

Message: I love this project. The approach is innovative and therefore encourages students to engage with the Spanish language and culture in a fun way.

Date: 2014.08.05

Posted by Marco Durante (Italy)

Message: Learning a language by using practical and artistic ways can be a winning methodology. This project confirms an idea I always believed in.

21 December 2014

Audio- video presentation of the NELLIP project

An audio- video presentation of the NELLIP project has been created and made available in the Information section of the NELLIP portal. To access the presentation please click here: http://nellip.pixel-online.org/IF_intro.php.