European Language Label and eTwinning Awards 2019

Join us in celebrating the European Language Label and eTwinning Awards 2019! Besides a platform for celebration, debate and networking, we are delighted to offer you workshops that engage with language teaching and learning through drama, escape games and ICT.

The day will start with an opening address from Minister Joe McHugh TD and the Awards Ceremony during which this year's creative, innovative and inspiring winners will be awarded a European Language Label and/or an eTwinning National Quality Label for 2018/2019.

We will continue with contributions from guest speakers that have diverse professional backgrounds and perspectives on the role that languages play in society. In the afternoon you will also be invited to participate in a language themed workshop. Whether you are interested in learning how to bring your language classroom to life by using drama, the propedeutical approach, escape games or eTwinning or if you want to explore the importance of non-verbal language through theatre, there is something for everyone!

Programme:

09:30 am Registration and Tea/Coffee

10:00 am Welcome and Overview

10:20 am About the European Language Label 2019 winning projects, Dr Déirdre Kirwan

10:30 am Opening Address of Ceremony, Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD

11:15 am Refreshment break

11:30 am "Languages for Life” guest speakers, panel discussion and Q&A with:

Igor Khmil, Head Coach, Smithfield Boxing Club

Kieran Brosnan, Assistant Principal, Holy Family Senior School, Portlaoise

Dr Lorna Carson, Head of School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences, Trinity College Dublin

Dr Seán Ó Riain, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Ireland to Austria

Panel discussion chaired by Dr Déirdre Kirwan

1 pm Lunch

2 pm Workshops

You can choose to attend one the following five workshops:

1. Drama for Language Learning with Miriam Stewart

2. Escape Games in the language classroom with Anne Bodénant

3. Improved language learning: the propedeutical approach with Dr Seán Ó Riain

4. Non verbal communication – working without common languages in international settings with Freda Manweiler, Smashing Times Theatre and Film Company

5. Does the butterfly remember it was once a caterpillar? The Life cycle of an eTwinning Project with Maria O’Donovan, Meánscoil San Nioclás

4 pm Close

Lunch and refreshments will be provided on the day. Places are limited, so register now to ensure you don’t miss out!

For queries please contact languages@leargas.ie.

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