e-CAL - e-Coaching et Apprentissage des Langues

e-Coaching et Apprentissage des Langues /N° de projet : 2015-1-FR01-KA204-015334
Chapter 1: Introduction
About e-CAL
New technologies have become the dominant influential feature of living, working, teaching and
learning at the beginning of this millennium. Consequently, the ultimate aim of teaching and learning
is currently to assist learners in their need to develop strategies to process knowledge. Therefore, the
traditional transmission model of learning is increasingly being replaced by models which emphasise
information processing and knowledge construction as acts of learning most suited for the acquisition
of the kind of skills needed. Thus, second language learning must be recognised as an act in which
learners play the role of active constructors, and teachers take over the role of supporters of
autonomy learning – of self-directed language learning. This is the starting point of the e-CAL project,
as it`s aim is to consider the potential new approaches /methods teachers have to offer when
supporting second language learning by using OER.
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The e-CAL project explores the role of the Learn to Learning (L2L) supporters (teachers, trainers,
tutors) using web based Open Educational Resources (OER). This issue is a key aspect of the
facilitation of self-directed language learning, notably in the case of at-risk adults /disadvantaged
people / people with fewer opportunities e.g. early school leavers. 1 Thus, the project is focused on the
role that a L2L supporter plays in the adult learning process; providing guidance and support to
learners.
OER
Disadvantaged
Learners
Support
Supporters (teachers,
trainers, tutors etc.)
Self-directed
Language
Learning
Pic. 1: Analysis field
This analysis is aimed at identifying and analysing the State-of-the-Art support methods. The term
"State-of-the-Art" refers to the highest level of general development. The e-CAL partnership identified
and analysed Good Practices / Case Studies etc. with respect to guidance and support of self-directed
language learning in the case of using OER. The findings will be summarised in an inventory. This
document is only available in EN. The e-CAL project mainly addresses the target group
disadvantaged adult learners.
1 E-CAL proposal, p.26