Round Table and the Round Table’s Working Group on the Serbian Language are inviting you to the Workshop – Serbian Language in the Diaspora.
The purpose of the workshop is to promote the teaching and learning of the Serbian language in Serbian diaspora communities and to take forward one of the top priorities of the Round Table and the Round Table’s Working Group on the Serbian Language , to obtain a recognised qualification in the Serbian language at GCSE level.
The workshop will be held in London, at the Kensington Aldridge Academy, I Silchester Road, London W10 6 EX is open to anyone with an interest in the area – teachers, managers of Serbian schools, representatives of organisations with an interest in the area. Representatives from Serbian Diaspora communities in Europe active in this area will also be invited to attend.
Workshop is taking place on 6-7 October 2018, London
Anyone interested in attending or wanting more information should contact Olga Stanojlovic, Chair of the Round Table Working Group on the Serbian Language – olga.stanojlovic@btinternet.co,
Programme:
6 October
Refreshments: 9.30
10.00 Opening
Welcome and Introductions
Aims and Objectives of the Workshop
Situation in UK
10.30 Azbukum
Presentation about the work of Azbukum:
• Presenting the principles and parameters used by Azbukum in teaching and learning
• Types of programmes ( for adults, young people, children) and methods of teaching ( regular classes, teaching camps, on-line teaching)
• Recognised qualifications offered by Azbukum
• Teaching materials produced by Azbukum and used in its programme
• Criteria for teachers, required qualifications and experience
• Training for teachers and (from Azbukum) outline of training seminars for teachers planned for end of summer 2019
• Course assessment for checking progress, measuring results and encouraging candidates in further development
• Case Studies of specific areas of work ( syllabuses and Az buki kamp programme (indoor and outdoor activities)
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Azbukum Presentation continues
• Presentation of Azbukum testing system and procedures and illustrative materials and tests
15.00 Group Work and feedback to Plennary Session
Is the Azbukum offer appropriate for the teaching and learning of Serbian in your country?
Will it help the delivery and improve quality of Serbian taught in your country?
What are the barriers for teaching and learning Serbian in your country and will the Azbukum system help overcome them?
What are your concerns and what needs to be taken into account when designing the model of delivery of Azbukum Courses in diaspora communities?
Refreshments available 16.00
16.30 Review of day and next steps
17.00 End of First Day
7 October
Refreshments 09.30
10.00 Discussion of Academic Model
• Presentation of Azbukum scale of Serbian, adopted from the European Framework for Languages (A1, A2, B1, B2) and accredited by the Serbian Ministry of Education. With details of what is expected in terms of vocabulary, constructions and language usage at each level. Also to cover assessments at different levels and a model of how to assess a child’s abilities before formal testing
• Required knowledge for courses
• Frequency of classes which can be expected weekly/monthly, length of course, homework and should use of the on-line platform be part of the offer? What is a reasonable expectation of what can be covered in such limits .
• Can the on-line platform be used for those who miss classes or are unable to attend courses because of their geographic location?
• Do pupils have to follow the course or can they just sit the examinations?
• Register of evidence of attendance and how to maintain the register.
• Plan and programme of study
• Criteria for teachers, required qualifications and experience
• Training of teachers to meet needs of the programme for the future.
Refreshments 11.30
• Costing model:
Parents will pay a ‘package’ fee which will cover different aspects of the costs of providing the programme such as:
Azbukum
(a) teaching materials
(b) assessment costs
(c) on-line platform
Local Serbian community (e.g. Srpski savet)
(a)costs of teacher
(b)costs of premises
(c) management and miscellaneous costs
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Next Steps and Discussion
15.00 Close
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