| Title: |
Qualirom teacher training curriculum for teachers of Romani |
| Good Practice Mission: |
It aims to respond to the following issues: Romani teachers face problems being recognised as qualified teachers due to a lack of pedagogic training, interested Roma teachers very often do not fulfil the criteria for entering universities, teacher training faculties or departments, do not offer any classes of Romani as a subject, or classes in applied linguistics and teaching methods aimed at future teachers of Romani. |
| Specific goals of the GP: |
To introduce high quality Romani teaching at primary, secondary
and tertiary level as well as in lifelong learning, including the preparation of well-qualify ed teachers
of Romani.
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| Year: |
2021 |
| Duration of the implementation: |
5 to 8 weeks |
| Target group: |
Adult learners |
| Summary: |
This project addresses the varied
educational needs of Roma children and native
Romani language teachers across Europe. Recognizing the differences in
Romani language proficiency and cultural backgrounds, the project uses the Common Framework
of Reference (CFR) to develop learning materials and teacher training for Romani
language education.
The
pilot program offers Romani courses from primary to tertiary levels, working
with schools in Austria, Czech
Republic, Finland, Slovakia, and Serbia. Universities were also involved, with teacher training
modules and courses
available for Romani language
instructors. Local authorities and Roma educators collaborated throughout the project
to ensure its effectiveness.
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| Space requisites: |
No specifics mentioned, but it goes without saying that the space should
welcome and include
in equal terms Roma students.
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| Obstacles revealed?: |
The obstacles to learning will most often exist due to
issues of language and identity, as
well as concerning the mechanisms of stigmatisation and denial. However, the curriculum tries to counter
these issues by equiping prospective teachers with skills
to describe e a plurilingual
and pluricultural identity and how to support students to develop
their own personality and identity in a plurilingual and pluricultural environment and value the languages that are connected with this environment.
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| Methodology used: |
Lecture-based learning
Group/collaborative learning
Individual learning
Game-based learning
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| Resources needed: |
In order to implement the specific curriculum,
knowledge of Romani at the B2 level is required
to attend the teacher-training course. Language proficiency in Romani is tested by placement tests prior to
entering the module. A course on Romani may be
offered as an elective module.
In case you want to be inspired by the
approach and process, the requirements shall
be adapted to the specific needs and languages you intend to teach to
prospective teachers.
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| Link: |
https://www.ecml.at/Resources/QualiRom/tabid/5621/language/en-GB/Default.aspx |
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