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EN 8.6. Staff education and training programmes Programmes for the initial and in-service training of staff should be adapted to the objectives
of the job and to the skills, knowledge and personal dispositions of the people targeted. Education and training programmes should include modules such as language classes,
early childhood pedagogy, methodology and didactics, as well as internships and career experience in a foreign country. Mobility in particular is an essential dimension in any education programme in which languages are involved. Funding and assistance with the development of ELL programmes should be offered to training institutions in order to provide sound and effective education and training programmes. Traditional processes can be successfully complemented by alternative
approaches such as mentoring, on-the-job coaching and peer learning. The general principles of adult learning and learner support should be applied to any initiative designed to upskill staff in ELL. Furthermore, career guidance and support for professional development and education and training opportunities related to ELL are especially important for staff who maybe less likely to avail themselves of such services. The development of staff skills in ELL should be regarded
as a long-term investment, so that the skills acquired remain relevant and consistent with the ELL objectives, with continuing emphasis on upskilling and making language awareness a priority. This long-term commitment will serve to retain the motivation of both staff and children and ensure the quality and efficiency of ELL.
Good practice for staff training –
Odmalička (Childhood) — From an early age (Staff training and peer evaluation —
Czech Republic)
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