PPLI Annual Report 2022 - Flipbook - Page 12
Training for Foreign Language Assistants
and Co-operating Teachers
49 schools
309 FLAs & CTs registered
Action 1.C.3
19 venues
Overview:
PPLI provides support for teaching and learning to Foreign
Language Assistants (FLAs) and their Co-operating Teachers
(CTs). PPLI also offers support and information at relevant
events, such as the FLA induction, to successful applicant
schools and, on invitation, to the cultural institutes/embassies
for their FLA-specific training.
Main aims:
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Provide a high-quality teaching and learning experience for the students and schools who have secured
the services of an FLA for the academic year
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Provide teaching and learning approaches that contribute to an engaging learning environment, such as
games and role plays
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Secure the best possible learning outcomes for students, by encouraging planning for success and
innovation in teaching and learning practices
Activity:
In 2022, two information sessions were provided by PPLI, the Department of Education and the Inspectorate,
to schools. Session one focused on providing further information about the scheme, while the second session
focused on providing additional support to schools that had been successful in their applications.
As the year progressed, further preparations were made to welcome the 2022-23 intake of FLAs and to
support their integration into school life in Ireland. In September 2022, 309 FLAs and CTs registered for the
first round of in-person support sessions, at which those present looked at ideas to develop collaboration and
plan for the academic year ahead. The sessions were delivered by PPLI Education Officers and Associates in 19
venues across the country over a two-week period in October 2022.
PPLI also provided support at the Department of Education FLA induction, outlining how FLAs could be
assisted in their teaching and learning practices. At the request of the French embassy, support to the French
language assistants was also delivered, providing an overview of the Irish education system.
Throughout 2022, PPLI supported the FLAs and CTs. All FLAs were linked with a PPLI Associate in October
2022 to support them for the duration of their participation in the scheme. The Associates supported the FLA
with any teaching and learning queries. The link allows FLAs to contact a dedicated associate at any time and
to receive appropriate support and guidance.
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