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Introducing LEXICLIL : 

Introducing LEXICLIL A Teacher Development Programme by Lexitronics

What is LEXICLIL? : 

What is LEXICLIL? Key to LEXICLIL and the key components of this course are: A lexical approach to: learning a foreign language Content and Language Integrated Learning the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

What is LEXICLIL? : 

What is LEXICLIL? Key to LEXICLIL and the key components of this course are: A lexical syllabus of the most frequent words in English linked to CLIL subject areas. Integration of Web 2.0 technologies with content and language learning A corpus-informed approach to promote learner autonomy

Who is LEXICLIL for? : 

Who is LEXICLIL for? Practising teachers of English as a second or foreign language. Teachers of students whose first language is not the medium of instruction. Teachers or institutions interested in content and language integrated learning Institutions interested in applying the Common English Lexical framework.

The LEXICLIL course modules : 

The LEXICLIL course modules Combining lexis with Content and Language Integrated Learning The Common English Lexical Framework Teaching and Learning Lexis Lexis and Web 2.0 Technologies Introducing the I-corpus Project

The LEXICLIL course aims: : 

The LEXICLIL course aims: To help you acquire skills to design and implement learning materials that are: based on the principles of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL). sensitive to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). underpinned by a systematic use of wordlists and of vocabulary frequency and profiling tools

The LEXICLIL course aims: : 

The LEXICLIL course aims: To help you acquire skills to design and implement learning materials that are: informed by a principled use of available technologies, software, and learning management systems. driven by a corpus-informed approach sensitive to both commonality and differentiation in the learning process.

The LEXICLIL course resources : 

The LEXICLIL course resources Common English Lexical Framework CELF is a brand new word frequency list ranked and synchronized to the six levels (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF). Vocabulary Profiling Software: Web-based software to help analyse text according to word frequency and CEF level.

The LEXICLIL course resources : 

The LEXICLIL course resources CELFCARD A comprehensive series of interactive flashcards to enable staged learning of key vocabulary according to the CEF levels. Great Animals eReader A sample eReader showing how MOODLE can be used to create an interactive reading environment that ensures key vocabulary is not only learned but stays learned.

How the LEXICLIL course works : 

How the LEXICLIL course works Online as a MOODLE course for any interested teacher on their own. any group of teachers / institution through a dedicated MOODLE set up for the institution by Lexitronics. an institutional licence for download onto a dedicated server giving full editing and authoring control over the material.

Will any support be offered during the course? : 

Will any support be offered during the course? The course is primarily self-access Lexitronics will monitor the site, answer questions in the discussion forums and offer general advice with tasks and projects.

Can the LEXICLIL course be certificated? : 

Can the LEXICLIL course be certificated? Lexitronics can provide participants with a personalised transcript and certificate itemising which elements of the course were completed and to what standard.

Which elements of LEXICLIL can be assessed? : 

Which elements of LEXICLIL can be assessed? Peer observation reports Course project Module tasks Contributions to Discussion Forums

How long does the course take to complete? : 

How long does the course take to complete? Approximately 120 hours for full completion of all tasks.

The Lexitronics team is : 

The Lexitronics team is John Eldridge Steven Neufeld Nilgun Hancioğlu Lexitronics was shortlisted for the 2009 British Council ELTons award for innovation.

What is Lexitronics all about? : 

What is Lexitronics all about? The acquisition of an extensive and in-depth vocabulary is the foundation of successful language learning. Learning the most useful vocabulary is fundamental to success. Technology is to be embraced within a sound pedagogical framework. Self-directed and collaborative learning are key concepts.

More about Lexitronics : 

More about Lexitronics Visit our web-site at: http://lexitronics.edublogs.org/ Or contact us at: lexitronics@gmail.com

Lexitronics and Teacher Development : 

Lexitronics and Teacher Development