PPLI Annual Report 2022 - Flipbook - Page 46
PPLI has also worked with post-primary schools, cultural institutes and Asian studies in higher education to
increase communication and collaboration between second and third level educators. In the past year, PPLI
organised a language specific Community of Practice for teachers in public and complementary schools. PPLI
was also invited to give talks and presentations on Chinese and foreign language study, relevant language
and education strategies, pedagogy and technology in language education to students in schools, visiting
teachers in cultural institutes and teacher trainees in Irish universities.
Impact:
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1,890 students benefited from the various Chinese programmes provided by PPLI
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One teacher moved from the peripatetic model to full-time employment in a school through the
additional allocation scheme
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Continued community engagement with Chinese teachers and educators at all levels in Ireland
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Five training sessions delivered in three higher education institutions
Next Steps:
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Review the pilot of the Saturday online Chinese course before beginning the first official term and rollout to more languages
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Continue to collaborate on establishing Initial Teacher Education for post-primary Chinese teachers in
Ireland
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Increase awareness of the primary language sampler module and improve the participation of Chinese
teachers
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Continue support for parents of heritage learners and increase the support for parents of non-heritage
Chinese learners
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