Storytelling for Language Development

Aims: Aim 1: To improve foreign language competencies through the improvement of course participants’ language knowledge and understanding of English Language Teaching methodology Aim 2: To equip participants with the linguistic and pedagogical tools needed to use Storytelling whenever using English as a medium of instruction Aim 3: To equip participants with a professional Repertoire of stories that can be used to teach a variety of levels and ages Aim 4: To observe EFL teaching at the host institution, and analyse teaching in terms of course content and the course participants’ own teaching context Aim 5: To enhance intercultural awareness by forming connections with colleagues from different countries and sharing teaching experiences in an objective developmental environment Aim 6: To increase motivation for taking part in future (formal/non-formal) education of training after the mobility period abroad by encouraging the right approach to Continual Professional Develo

https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/eurydice/content/malta_en Key features of the education system In Malta responsibility for the education system lies with the Ministry for Education and Employment (MEDE). Education is provided by State, Church (predominantly Catholic) and Independent schools. The Government’s education policy is underscored by two main premises: equity and quality. This commitment is evidenced by an inclusive policy at all levels of education and the provision of free education from early childhood education and care to tertiary education in state institutions except for students from non-EU/EAA countries. The state subsidises Church schools, which do not charge tuition fees, and grants tax rebates to parents whose children attend independent schools. The Maltese educational system is largely centralised due to the size of the country. However, since the establishment of the College system in 2005 a certain amount of decentralisation has been intro