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The project "Ja-Ling" ("Janua Linguarum", "The Gateway to Languages" following the title of a work by Comenius) aims at more widespread dissemination and curricular insertion of activities promoting linguistic and cultural education in their diversity. The main objective is to create synergy between linguistic learning, within the framework of the teaching both of more languages and more diversified languages.

The European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages is a tool for reflection and self-assessment of the didactic knowledge and skills necessary to teach languages. It builds on insights from the Common European Framework of Reference and the European Language Portfolio as well as the European Profile for Language Teacher Education. Four years after its initial publication it has been translated into twelve European and Asian languages.To meet widespread demand this ECML publication provides materials which support its implementation in teacher education. The book entitled Using the European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages presents examples, discussions and research findings of how the EPOSTL is used in initial teacher education courses, in bi-lateral teacher education programs and in teaching practice. The accompanying folder and flyer feature, amongst other things, guidelines for strategic measures for introducing the EPOSTL in a particular institution.

The ECML's Languages for social cohesion programme (2004-2007) involved approximately 4500 language professionals from Europe and beyond. This publication focuses on key developments in language education promoted through the work of the European Centre for Modern Languages of the Council of Europe (ECML). It serves three main functions. Firstly, it summarises the ECML's contributions to fostering linguistic and cultural diversity in European societies. Secondly, it contains the proceedings of the ECML Conference, held in September 2007 at the University of Graz, to communicate the results of this programme to the wider public. Thirdly, it provides a preview of the projects which comprise the next programme of the ECML (2008-2011): 'Empowering language professionals: competences - networks - impact - quality'. In this way the publication both provides an overview of current issues and trends in European language teaching and indicates perspectives for the future.

Ten papers from a January 1990 conference in Britain on the meaning and implications of autonomy for school learners of second languages address theoretical and practical issues in independent study, learner-controlled instruction, cooperative learning, teacher-student relationship, learner responsibility, students with learning difficulties, and program development and design. The papers include: "Supported Self-Study Across the Curriculum" (Philip Waterhouse); "Autonomy in Language Learning" (David Little); "Learner Autonomy in Practice" (Leni Dam); "Letting Go" (Judith Hamilton); "Autonomy In Our Primary School" (Jane Johnson, Harinder Pardesi, Chris Paine); "Collaborative Learning: Taking the First Steps" (Vee Harris, Gerard Noyau); "First Steps Towards Autonomy for Pupils with Learning Difficulties" (Bernardette Holmes); "Responsibility and Resources" (Vaughan Malcolm); "Flexible Learning North East Modern Languages" (Angela Nichols, Carole Shepherd); and "Developing Reading at Bushfield School" (Ann Swarbrick). (MSE)

This book provides a practical and theoretical guide to incorporating language learning strategies in second language learning and teaching. It presents the views of learners as well as the practical experiences of teachers involved, and considers how to deal with problems in strategy training. The importance of metacognition is emphasised throughout. The book is the result of a project by an international group of teachers supported by the European Centre for Modern Languages.

This book is targeted at modern languages teachers of primary school children and focuses on curricula and syllabi, as well as on teaching materials and methodology. The papers look into issues related to both pre- and in-service teacher education, innovative curriculum and syllabus design in tertiary education and lower primary schools, and how new ideas can be implemented at national and classroom levels. The first six papers focus on teacher education curricula and teacher development in pre-service and in-service programs, whereas the last four papers examine curricula, teaching materials and projects in primary schools.--Publisher's description.