On the 29th of May, the European project TEMPLATE came to an end, celebrating a multiplier event in Turin (Italy), and the final transnational meeting.
TEMPLATE (TEchnology-Mediated PLurilingual Activities for language Teacher Education) is an Erasmus+ KA2 research project which aims at enhancing the professional competence of both pre-service and in-service teachers, and which fully implements the recommendations of the Council of Europe regarding the use of plurilingual approaches in language education. By integrating pedagogical aspects, content knowledge, and digital tools applicable in the classroom, TEMPLATE strives to offer a comprehensive professional development programme for educators.
This project has been conducted from 2020 to 2023, coordinated by Elisa Corino (Università degli Studi di Torino), and through the collaboration of 5 universities, including Vilnius University, Université Catholique de Louvain, University of Education Schwäbisch Gmünd and Universitat Jaume I.
The Spanish team has been integrated by GRAPE members: Inmaculada Fortanet Gómez and Noelia Ruiz Madrid as main researchers, and Carmen Notari Montoyo, Miguel Ruiz Garrido and Enzo Boggio López in the working team.
The final multiplier event held in Torino successfully brought together partners, teachers, researchers, and students from across Europe to share their valuable insights and experiences on plurilingualism in language teaching. For this event, the GRAPE team was accompanied by two teachers who have collaborated in the project, María Marco Fonte (Secondary Education) and Héctor Ramírez Castillo (Primary Education). With approximately 50 attendants, the convention provided a collaborative environment for exploring innovative teaching practices. Engaging in thought-provoking discussions, workshops, and presentations, participants celebrated their achievements in incorporating plurilingual approaches, highlighting the transformative effects and the benefits of technology-mediated activities in enhancing language learning and promoting intercultural understanding. The convention served as an invaluable platform for exchanging ideas, reflecting on best practices, and expanding professional networks within the field of language education.
The success of TEMPLATE would not have been possible without the unwavering commitment of all project partners, including the GRAPE research group. Their dedication to promoting innovative teaching practices and their efforts in implementing the recommendations of the Council of Europe have paved the way for a brighter future in plurilingual education.
The GRAPE research group extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the participants, partners, and supporters who made the TEMPLATE project a resounding success. It is through collaborative efforts and shared visions that groundbreaking initiatives like TEMPLATE can truly transform language education and empower both teachers and students alike. With the final convention behind us, the GRAPE research group eagerly looks forward to future endeavors and endeavors to build upon the achievements and lessons learned from TEMPLATE. Together, we can continue to shape the landscape of language teaching, embracing plurilingualism and fostering inclusive and enriching educational experiences for all.
More info at: https://templateplurilingualism.eu/
