FLA/CT - New ideas to improve by Post-Primary Languages Ireland https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99 Add your ideas to the board en-us 2022-01-21 13:26:14 UTC 2022-03-26 14:37:22 UTC hello@padlet.com Before you arrive patricia_mulholland https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114855806 Something very short/informal before the FLA arrives as often it sneaks up on teachers so it would be good to have a little planning in advance. ]]> 2022-03-26 14:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114855806 no big uptake on this - might be nice to try to arrange one in a school in October where they can all meet with associate. https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114856146 2022-03-26 14:11:08 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114856146 Regional meet up patricia_mulholland https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114856385 Post covid opportunity for them to meet other FLAs in the area. ]]> 2022-03-26 14:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114856385 I'd add how to best collaborate when FLA is helping/working with more than one teacher https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114856391 2022-03-26 14:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114856391 Concrete ideas https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114856548 Rather than talking about what they do should be encouraged to BRING samples and demonstrate what they actually do, then a bank of resources could be created]]> 2022-03-26 14:11:37 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114856548 Any competition where FLAs have to prepare something with students and then showcase it with other schools. Gives FLAs ownership of a project https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114856745 2022-03-26 14:11:54 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114856745 Good timing https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114857238 2022-03-26 14:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114857238 https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114857492 This is something really useful I think, to expand the programme beyond those who already avail of it. It will also be an opportunity to dispel any of the myths, and address any of the worries or concerns that might be there ]]> 2022-03-26 14:12:59 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114857492 Create a bank of resources the FLA could use before they arrive to help them prepare. https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114857691 2022-03-26 14:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114857691 https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114858101 It would be good to talk about the content of the sessions here- esp around collaborative planning as most schools will have planning done before the first FLA/CT session ]]> 2022-03-26 14:13:56 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114858101 patricia_mulholland https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114858379 Maybe a checklist for management to complete before FLA arrives, not all schools will think to arrange an email address, print card, computer access in advance which puts additional pressure on everyone when FLA arrives. ]]> 2022-03-26 14:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114858379 Starter Toolkit erica_flanagan https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114858501 A small starter pack of ideas when they arrive in order to get a dynamic start.]]> 2022-03-26 14:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114858501 Having some teachers who had an FLA over the past year to share their experience (just like we did for the TL event) https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114858711 2022-03-26 14:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114858711 resources https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114858847 amazing resources being made around the country - could we put all into a centralised bank? Something like the tes website - password protected etc]]> 2022-03-26 14:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114858847 https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114859372 I think it would be lovely to have a social/ learning get together once in the year for the FLAs. So they can really share what their experiences are. ]]> 2022-03-26 14:15:55 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114859372 timing of sessions & format https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114859577 could each be a bit sooner? feedback is that they want face-to-face]]> 2022-03-26 14:16:13 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114859577 https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114859791 Is there a way to link previous FLA alumni with current or new applicants? Then they could act as mentors too ]]> 2022-03-26 14:16:33 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114859791 Examples of benefits to the whole school community having an FLA. Get someone from the previous, successful schools talking about how having an FLA helped their students. https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114860222 2022-03-26 14:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114860222 https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114860241 Do we need to explore the barriers to schools or teachers applying for the programme, or is it oversubscribed? ]]> 2022-03-26 14:17:17 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114860241 super idea https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114860398 keep the competitions coming - they will continue to grow to grow]]> 2022-03-26 14:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114860398 Structured planning time erica_flanagan https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114860839 1 class period timetabled for the FLA and the CT to plan]]> 2022-03-26 14:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114860839 Checklist for the management and MFL dep before FLA arrives. https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114862129 2022-03-26 14:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/LanguagesIreland/16eswqw8hmtsmk99/wish/2114862129