ERASMUS+Â Methodology (FELE) & Spanish Culture and Civilization
For teachers using Spanish as a Foreign Language
 Course Ref: EPSC 2
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Entry Level:
Minimum Level Spanish CEFR B2
Language of tuition:
Spanish
Daily Teaching Sessions Total course contact hours:
1 week: 30 hours
Course Provider:
CLIC International House Sevilla
c/ Albareda 19
41001 Sevilla España
Tel: +34 95 450 21 31
training@clic.es  https://clic.es/erasmus/
PIC Â 947110523
OID E10152672
in association with:
Shadows Professional Development Ltd
ERASMUS+
This course is of significant benefit to:
Teachers who are non-native speakers of Spanish as well as those planning to start teaching Spanish.
Those  who  need  to  develop  their  knowledge  to  study  relevant  literature  or publications about methodology, culture and civilization in Spanish.
Those  who  work  on  projects/exchange  programmes/committees  with  an international dimension.
Those who need to liaise with Spanish students and teachers.
Objectives
- To deepen awareness of participants about recent pedagogical and classroom developments in ELE
- To enhance language teaching practice through innovative techniques and methodological approaches to teaching ELE
- To provide opportunities for reflection about culture and civilization
- To improve participants’ confidence in their intercultural competence.
- To develop and consolidate participants’ Spanish language skills
- To promote awareness of contemporary publications about methodology, culture and
Preparation Pre-course Preparative Modalities:
- Needs Analysis
- Online resources for pre-course, arrival and cultural information
Practical Arrangements Intra-Course Modalities offered by the Course Provider
- Course tutor
- Pedagogic learning materials included
- Setting of learning objectives
- Ongoing assessment and evaluation including feedback on progress
- Guidance and advice on homework exercises
- Accommodation service & pastoral care: 24hr weekend emergency contact
- Optional additional language workshops
- City orientation tour and welcome activity
- Access to school study and media centre
Follow up provided Post-Course Modalities
- A Certificate of Attendance and Achievement
- Europass Mobility
Methodology (FELE) & Spanish Culture and Civilization
 The 5 skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking and mediation are all developed systematically. This approach integrates both, Spanish language and culture, which can then be re-used in the participants’ teaching in their own class or to work in projects/exchange programmes.
Methodology (FELE)
 Sessions of Spanish language and culture, teaching Spanish as a foreign language, teaching practice and elaboration of a reflective portfolio sharing experiences with native and non-native Spanish teachers
Activities for learning outside the classroom and promoting autonomy.
Review of beliefs about language teaching contents and methods. Knowledge of different methodological approaches to teach Spanish.
Use of manuals and specialized resources for language learning and integration of cultural components in class.
Task-based learning; moving away from teacher-centred lessons and encouraging students to work together, support and help one another.
Activities to promote the interest in sharing with Spanish colleagues techniques for the organization of a class sequence and strategies for conflict management
Spanish Culture and civilization
The education system in Spain. Approach and interest in what happens in multilingual classes.
Helpful attitude and cooperative work with peers.
Activities (cinema, debates, role-plays) to present multiple aspects of Spanish life and culture.
Workshops about learning the Spanish way of life to avoid cultural misunderstanding and discrimination.
Visits and excursions to know the history, customs and daily life of the towns and cities around Seville.
Participation in cultural and social program of the school, sharing experiences with native and foreign Spanish teachers.
Course Content and Strategies
The communicative overall approach of the language and culture development classes uses task-based learning and reflection for the creation of the participants own portfolios. Throughout the course, participants are encouraged to reflect on their own practice and beliefs and to consider alternative practices and processes.
Class dynamics include individual, pair and group work, discussions, debates, roleplays, microteaching, presentations, written tasks and listening exercises and Artificial Intelligence. A friendly, supportive atmosphere encourages participants to share their own ideas and experience with other international participants.
Participants receive weekly focused feedback thanks to both self-evaluation and a personal pedagogic session with the teachers, reviewing objectives and setting homework if necessary. The themed sessions are made up of theoretical components, Spanish language teaching techniques in practice and the elaboration of intercultural activities that attendees will be able to put into practice on their return to work.
Sample Programme
| WEEK 1 | Day One | Day Two | Day Three | Day Four | Day Five |
| 09.30- | Common | Study and reflect on | Work out the | Reflect on basic | Development of a |
| 11.30 | European | the teaching of a | teacher’s role in a | questions about | pedagogical plan |
| Framework of | second and/or | class | Spanish grammar | ||
| Reference: | foreign language, | ||||
| Learning, | objectives and main | ||||
| Teaching, | focuses | ||||
| Assessment. | |||||
| 12.00- | Microteaching | Integrate culture | ICT and web tools | Classroom | Preparatory study for |
| 13.00 | and strategies | for the classroom | management | excursions away from | |
| the classroom | |||||
| Lunch Break | |||||
| Afternoon (optional) | Orientation walk and cultural and civilization workshop | ||||
 Outcomes
 Furthered knowledge of the Common European Framework of Reference
- Increased competence in using innovative techniques to teach Spanish as a foreign and a second language
- Better understanding of students’ needs and behaviour in the classroom
- Improved Spanish language skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening, and mediation
- Acquisition of techniques to develop students’ motivation and autonomy in
language learning
- Knowledge of Spanish culture and civilization
- Deeper sensitivity to cultural diversity
- Teamwork and interpersonal abilities
- Shared knowledge and experience with other professionals of a pan-European background
- Better knowledge of Erasmus+ potential for professional development
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