1. Distance Learning for Greek EFL Teachers By Sophia Zelenitsa Eleni Karaiskou

2. An innovative Project: Almost 1000 schools around Greece 1 st and 2 nd grade: 0 →2 hrs per week 3 rd -6 th grade : 3 → 4 hrs per week

3. The PEAP Project Developing a foreign language education policy in Greece Designing and implementation Teacher training Project evaluation

4. The PEAP site The rationale: European Commission’s guidelines for promoting multilingualism Distance and number of teachers Transferability of EFL teachers Means of monitoring the project

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6. The PEAP site Characteristics/contents: On-line syllabus and lesson plans On-line support/correspondence Research articles and case studies E-journal

7. 7 On-line syllabus

8. 8 Cycle A: contents

9. 9 On-line support/communicati on- Case studies and articles Address: http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/ Address: http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/

10. 10 Teacher training Programme

11. Forms of distance learning provided via the platform: E-training (6 modules) Videotaped lessons Research / case studies Relevant articles Bibliography Teleconferencing E-journal

12. e-training for teachers of very young learners A set of teacher training materials which are provided through the internet: ● a tool for the on-going training of new teachers, ● feedback and a refresher for experienced teachers who decide to teach children aged 6 - 8 years, ● a source of training materials for School Advisors and A trainers who can use the content and activities for their own teacher training seminars, ● a source of materials and examples of teaching practices for education researchers, ● a means of informing the parents of First & Second Graders (A & B) on the practices used in the teaching of English to very young learners. 12

13. The features of the e-training platform ● Open access. ● Modular: evolves in Thematic Modules. ● Cohesive: each module relates to the main theme and the modules are interlinked in a cohesive whole. ● Flexible: trainees can study all Thematic Modules in a serial way or choose randomly, depending on individual needs. ● Interactive: trainees can register their answers (e.g., to a quiz) and receive feedback. ● Media rich: involves video. ● Multimodal: combines sound and image. ● Multisensory: activates multiple senses 13

14. Specific objectives of e-training Educational Objectives: ● Awareness of: ● the way children think and learn, ● the way first language learning is related to the early development of the second language at school, ● the role(s) of the teacher of English, Modification of teaching practices: ● adopting practices which motivate children in the classroom and facilitate the learning of English in a natural and enjoyable manner. Professional Development Objectives:  reflection  development of digital literacy skills  adaptation  development of professional skills 14

15. E-training webpage http://rcel.enl.uoa.gr/peap/

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