Introduction
In this module we are going to focus on the interconnection of Learning Differences’ special features and/or manifestations and the teaching/learning approach, methodologies and practices to be used, by providing specific tips for foreign language teachers to be contextualised in their educational context and on the basis of the learners’ needs.
The tips come from the contributions that the TuDOrs partnership collected by teachers during the realisation of the national survey and the interviews/focus groups aimed at defining the needs of learners with learning differences. In this perspective, this module intends also to facilitate the exchange of competences, good practices and interesting approach among foreign languages teachers and trainers at European level.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this module, the learner will be able to:
- Select, among given teaching approaches and methodologies, the one/s most suitable to their teaching styles and usual practices.
- Select, among given teaching approaches and methodologies, the one/s most suitable to each learner.
- Adapt the different teaching approaches and methodologies according to individual learners’ needs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of specific teaching approaches and methodologies.
- Adopt a different perspective, which promote the value of individual neurodiversity in learning processes.
Duration
Approximate time which learners will need to go through the module is three and a half hours, including additional resources and final evaluation.
Requirements
There are no specific requirements to complete the work on this module, a part from the availability of a PC/laptop (or any equivalent devices) and an Internet connection. Open-minded predisposition toward innovative and original teaching approaches is an added value.
Suggested resources for further reading
- Website of the European Agency for Special needs and Inclusive education – tools
- Website of European Dyslexia Association - resources
- Wordwall – tool for supporting the learning process
- Language Gym – tool for supporting the learning process
- Quizlet – tool for supporting the learning process
- Four elements - Legends and stories: improving foreign language learning and intercultural competences of adults by e-learning – Erasmus+ project
- Innovative Language Learning within the framework of practices for socio-cultural inclusion and empathy enhancement in adult education – Erasmus+ project
- IRENE - Increase the empowerment of adults and migrants with specific learning disorders – Erasmus+ project
