Teacher´s development to support kids with different languages

Topic(s) addressed

This project focused on increasing the quality of education provided to children with a different native language through the use of digital tools and games.

Target group(s)

The focus of this project was children with different native languages and their teachers.

Methodologies

The methods were innovative, combining a variety of musical, rhythmic, linguistic and dramatic elements that facilitated the learning of a new language in children's minds. The project intensively used online communication channels and Google platforms for document preparation. Teachers worked with small groups of children, using robotic tools and various games to develop algorithmic and analytical thinking in preschool children.

Innovation environment

Teachers' motivation and engagement were encouraged to build their interest. During regular meetings, the possibility of adapting approaches from other schools and subsequently creating a form of teaching content suitable for the school’s children was discussed. There were various smaller challenges in obtaining financial resources for modern tools, games, and teacher training in current trends such as digitalisation - and teaching aimed to activate language development in children with different native languages.

Teachers’ role

The implementation of innovations in education is part of the long-term plan for the school's development. In the short term, it is based on the current structure of focusing on individual children and their needs each school year. This information is recorded at the beginning of the school year and monitored regularly. Management visits and subsequent consultations are held regularly to maintain the required level of teacher competencies during the school year. More experienced teachers help less experienced teachers with the implementation of innovation.

Impact and output

Good practices from partners served as inspiration, such as intensive teacher training, updating short-term school development plans, school involvement in projects to raise funds, and planning activities with children and parents to create a positive school climate. From a broader perspective, these activities brought new opportunities for teachers to work with children and it supports their motivation and enthusiasm for work.

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