1. An Fhoghlaim tríd an Teagasc Learning through Teaching
Lernen durch Lehren
An Fhoghlaim tríd an Teagasc
Learning through Teaching
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2. Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
Teaching and learning in Gaelic in schools.
Gaeltact LánGhaeilge English
Difficulties
We are not succeeding:
Increase the critical mass of Irish speakers
Create and perpetuate an Irish speaking community
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3. Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
Agreement in schools???
Ideological approach based on LdL.
Why?
The independent learner
Genuine texts
Cooperative work with other language acquirers
A Learning context institutionally based
Development of the learning strategies
Growth of intrinsic inspiration
High-level thinking and developed communication competencies
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4. Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
“Children love to learn
but …
dislike being taught”
Cullingford,C. 2005
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5. Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
The LdL Concept – What?
“to hand over as much teaching responsibility to the learner as possible and to encourage as many students as possible to engage in the highest degree of activity”
“the team of students … must think of appropriate teaching methods to convey their topic”
The role of the learning facilitator – preparation, support, supervision
Grzega, J. 2005
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6. Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
Integration of the learning theories
Maslow
Rogers
Vygotsky
Bruner
Gardner
Goleman
Dornyei srl. srl.
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7. Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
LdL as a central part of the MA course in Teaching Languages (Gaelic)
Training in self-learning.
Participation in the course ‘LdL Institution Group’ based on a choice of topics from a list of topics they put together themselves.
“I have come to feel that the only learning which significantly influences behaviour is self-discovered, self-appropriated learning.”
Rogers,C. 1957
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8. Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
This research:
I would like to find out from participants on this course who are Gaelic teachers( ):
Did the MA course inspire ideological democratic practices in teaching Gaelic among the learners?
100% of the respondents succeeded finishing 31 of 36 LdL schemes with their Gaelic learners.
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9. Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
Skills/talents/Characteristics
In the learners
Creativeness Independence Confidence
Ability to work as a team member
Problem solving Behaviour examination
Research skills Inspirtation increased
Plannimng ability Turst Language knowledge
Gaelic communication competence
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10. Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
Roles/Talents/Skills
In the teacher
Facilitation skills
Organiser of the thinking group
The manager of concern
Effective scaffolding
Counselling
A greater relationship with learners
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11. Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
Problems:
The time to attract learners to LdL
Pressure from exam classes to stick with traditional methods
Classes are too short on the time-table
Pressure from other teachers
Learner absence at the time of presentation and and
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12. Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge
Inspite of the difficulties the VISION is still alive:
At least 80% of the time spent in the class to be based on learning and on the communication of the learners!!
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