
OVFL event
Connections through Languages - Ireland, Europe and beyond
April 12th 2019, 5-7pm, European Commission Representation in Ireland, Europe House, 12-14 Lower Mount Street, Dublin
OVFL will host a panel discussion bringing together leaders, experts, and practitioners on the topic of 'making connections through languages'.
We will welcome:
Mairead McGuinness, MEP, Vice President of the European Parlament & OVFL Patron;
Marc Coleman, Head of International Business Development for IBEC & OVFL Champion;
Dr Deirdre Kirwan, European Centre for Modern Languages & OVFL committee member;
Eimear Ní Bhroin, Language Affairs Officer, Head of the European Commission’s representation in Ireland;
Tanya Flanagan, Head of Modern Languages, St. Farnan's Post Primary School, Nass & OVFL committee member.
A short summary of this past event can be found at: Connections through Languages - Ireland, Europe and beyond.
The One Voice For Languages: Live, love, learn languages events have now taken place. There were two very important events to highlights the language diversity and the need for languages in modern Ireland.
Please click here for highlights of the November 2016 event: The changing face of Ireland
Please click here for highlights of the May event: Language Fair 2017
Please click here for highlights of the November 2016 event: The changing face of Ireland
Please click here for highlights of the May event: Language Fair 2017
Language Fair 2015 (Filmbase, Dublin 2 - June 6, 2015)
What was it?
This event showcased language learning and teaching in Ireland, raising awareness and profiling the diversity and vibrancy of language learning at primary, secondary and third level. It also served to promote life-long language learning. Participants Language practitioners, teachers, lecturers, prospective and current language learners, international officers, cultural service and embassy staff members, researchers, decision-makers, and all those interested in language learning. Presenters
Participants had the opportunity to browse several stalls where practitioners exhibited their projects, presented posters, and described examples of best practice in language learning and teaching. Participants also had the opportunity to meet language textbook publishers. At our parallel CPD event on 'The Year Abroad' (see flyers below), several topics were discussed, including Study Abroad, Work Placement Abroad, pre-departure preparation, ongoing monitoring, and the use of social media and language resources. Presenters spoke about their ongoing research in this area. |
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This event was made possible through the kind support of our funders and sponsors.
Particular thanks to The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (http://www.teachingandlearning.ie/)
Particular thanks to The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (http://www.teachingandlearning.ie/)
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