Language Immersion Projects

The seminar will outline a range of projects including the Euroscola project organised by the European Parliament; language immersion projects in France, Germany and Spain; and residential projects nearer to home. The use of technology to motivate pupils and involve parents will be highlighted.
The two presenters have a long involvement in organising a range of successful language immersion projects. These include the Euroscola debate at the European Parliament; projects focused on language in work; projects that maximise the opportunities for pupils to use their language; projects that involve technology to support, motivate and encourage language learning; and the use of technology to involve parents and ensure that the lessons and experiences continue.

Gerry first organised language immersion visits in the role of Schools/Industry Liaison Officer in Strathclyde Region. He currently organises several visits each year to the Euroscola debate in Strasbourg, basing the programme around language immersion.
Mark has developed a number of projects such as video weekends which use technology to support language learning in a stimulating way. He organises a number of visits each year to France, Germany and Spain and provides back-up for the visit by building a website which provides an instant record of the visit and stimulates parental involvement.