PPLI Annual Report 2022 - Flipbook - Page 39
Blended Learning Project: Leaving Certificate Polish
6 schools
46 Senior Cycle students
Action 2.A.4
2 Polish teachers
Overview:
PPLI together with Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) and H2 Learning have
implemented a full Leaving Certificate Polish Blended Learning course in four CMETB schools.
Main Aims:
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Provide Polish, one of the new curricular subjects for Leaving Certificate, to students in their school via a
blended model
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Equity of provision - giving access to a subject that students would not otherwise have
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Prepare scaffolding for the blended learning courses that is effective, inclusive, and engaging
•
Motivate young people to enhance their development of a range of competences
Activity:
Building on the successful Polish taster class launched by PPLI, a full senior cycle course was implemented from
September 2021 in the four CMETB schools for Polish students. The course is designed for 180 hours over 2
years. Classes include a combination of online, self-directed, and face-to-face in participating schools.
In 2022, PPLI recruited an additional Polish teacher as the numbers of schools and students increased. Six
schools and 46 students are currently involved in the project, an increase from four schools and 17 students in
2021.
A video showcasing the blended learning model was launched in March at the Garage Theatre in Monaghan. It
was attended by students, teachers, school principals, CMETB management, local councillors, Minister for Rural
and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD. The Polish embassy was also represented by General
Consul Grzegorz Sala.
Student,
Impact:
Aleksandra, stated
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46 students accessed a blended learning course for the first time
•
Online delivery has made aspects of student learning sessions more
have a chance to do their heritage
accessible; lectures being recorded, content available online meaning
language for Leaving Certificate
students can access their learning from any location
and this programme allows you
“every Polish student should
to do these classes
•
PPLI acquired expertise and experience in relation to blended learning
in school”.
methodologies which will inform the development of blended learning
courses for other languages in the future
•
A change in perception of digital education as an integral part of education and training
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