A European project on teachers’ professional profile in ICT for education

Istituto Tecnologie Didattiche, CNR, ITALY, (prime contractor) Università di Venezia, SSIS Veneto, Italy University of Glasgow, Faculty of Education, UK

http://ulearn.itd.ge.cnr.it/uteacher

AIMS

To produce   A Common European Framework development in ICT for education for professional An in-depth analysis of teachers’ professional profile in ICT for education that underpins national teacher training programs in Europe

What is the Common European Framework A Common European Framework for teacher’s professional development describes the profile of a teacher operating effectively within the knowledge society.

It provides the basis for:

     Elaboration of syllabi on ICT for education; Harmonization of existing national programs or initiatives; Curriculum guidelines; Examinations, materials, textbooks, etc.

Enhanced transparency in courses, syllabi and qualifications, thus promoting international co-operation and mobility

 Syllabus designers  Materials developers  Publishers  Stake-holders  Decision makers  Ministry officials  Teachers   Teacher trainers ………..

Users

Setting up a Network of National investigators Gathering data through national reports and questionnaires Identification of strong points and key competencies Feasibility study Project Steps/Outputs

Network of National Investigators across Europe.

In-depth Analysis of teachers’ professional profiles in ICT for education that underpin national teacher training programs (a book) Definition of a Common European Framework describing the profile of a teacher operating effectively within the knowledge society (a book) Indications on how to sustain the framework over time.

Venice Seminar

 Day 2:  Day 3:  Day 4:  Day 5:  Day 6: Defining goals and outlining the Common European Framework Examining the data emerging from the national reports, seeking relevant interpretation Populating Common European Framework Considering continuance Seminar closure