Czech Republic: experts involved in ECML activities

Coordinators and team members of ECML projects

2020-2023 - INSPIRING INNOVATION IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: CHANGING CONTEXTS, EVOLVING COMPETENCES

• Dana Musilova, Inspector for the Nursery and Primary cycles of the European Schools, Czech School Inspectorate, Praha, Czech Republic. Team member of the ECML project: "Young children’s language learning pathways: Making early language learning visible" (2020-2023);
• Helena Sadílková, Charles University Prague. Training and consultancy: "Quality education in Romani for Europe (QualiRom)" (team member).

2016-2019 - Languages at the heart of learning

• Dana Musilova, Czech School Inspection, Praha.
  - ECML project: team member of the project "Inspiring language learning in the early years: Why it matters and what it looks like for children aged 3-12 years" (2017-2019)
  - ECML think tank: “Early language learning” (1-2 December 2016)

• Natalia Orlova, English Department, Faculty of Education, University of J.E. Purkyne, Usti nad Labem.
  ECML training and consultancy "Teacher education - Using the European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages" (EPOSTL): team member; network meeting (8 March 2017)
  

• Helena Sadílková, Charles University Philosophical Faculty, Department of Central European Studies, Prague.
  ECML training and consultancy "Romani - Quality education in Romani for Europe" (QualiRom): team member; network meeting (7-8 March 2017)
  

2012-2015 - Learning through languages

• Natalia Orlova, English Department, Faculty of Education, University of J.E. Purkyne, Usti nad Labem.
  ECML project: team member of the project "European portfolio for pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO) (2013-2015)
  
  
• Helena Sadílková, Charles University Philosophical Faculty, Department of Central European Studies, Prague.
  ECML training and consultancy "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom): team member; network meeting (14-15 April 2015)

• Kamila Sladkovská, National Institute for Education, Education Counselling Centre and Centre for Continuing Education of Teachers, Prague.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Relating language examinations to the common European reference levels of language proficiency: promoting quality assurance in education and facilitating mobility" (RELANG); network meeting (16-17 September 2013)

2008-2011 - Empowering language professionals

• Helena Sadílková, Charles University, Prague.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom) (2010-2011) 

Associate partners

2016-2019 - Languages at the heart of learning

• Radka Novakova, The Institute of Deaf Studies, Charles University, Faculty of Arts, Praha.
  ECML project: "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2); network meeting (5-6 April 2018); workshop (1-2 March 2017)
  

2012-2015 - Learning through languages

• Radka Novakova, Charles University, Faculty of Arts, Prague.
  ECML project : “Sign languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – Descriptors and approaches to assessment” (PRO-Sign); network meeting (12-13 March 2015); workshop (15-17 April 2013) 

ECML conference, workshop and network meeting participants

2020-2023 - INSPIRING INNOVATION IN LANGUAGE EDUCATION: CHANGING CONTEXTS, EVOLVING COMPETENCES

• Lucie Betáková, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Education. ECML project: “Digital citizenship through language education” (workshop 4-5 november 2021); participant's report.

• Marie Boccou Kestřánková, National pedagogical institute of the Czech Republic. ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment" (workshop 18-19 May 2021), participant's report.

• Katarina Klementová, University of South Bohemia in Ceske Budejovice, Faculty of Education. ECML project: “CEFR Companion Volume implementation toolbox” (workshop 2021); participant's report.

• Tomas Klinka, Charles University, Faculty of Education. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages" (workshop 16-17 November 2022), participant's report.

2016-2019 - Languages at the heart of learning

• Barbora Benesova, University of West Bohemia, Plzeň.
  ECML project: "Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC); workshop (10-11 November 2016)

• Marie Černíková, Ministere de l´éducation de Prague, département lycée, spécialisation enseignemant des langues étrangeres, Praha.
  - ECML training and consultancy"Online technology - Use of ICT in support of language learning for teaching" (ICT-REV); network meeting (1-2 March 2018)
  -ECML Colloquium “Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR” (7 December 2016)
  
  
• Jitka Cvejnová, National Institute for Education, Dpt. Czech for Immigrants, Praha.
  ECML Colloquium “Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR” (7 December 2016)

• Petra Honzáková, teacher, ÚJOP UK, Praha / ILPS CU, Prague.
  ECML project: "A quality assurance matrix for CEFR use" (CEFR-QualiMatrix); workshop (15-16 November 2016)
  
  
• Ivana Hrozková, Masaryk University, Brno.
  ECML project: "Learning environments where modern languages flourish" (EOL); workshop (7-8 March 2019)
  

• Miluška Karaskova, Základní škola, Hradec Kralove.
  ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; network meeting (8-9 September 2016); participant's report
  
  
• Šárka Karpíšková, Primary School, Chrást.
  ECML project: "Inspiring language learning in the early years: Why it matters and what it looks like for children aged 3-12 years"; workshop (12-13 September 2018)

• Gabriela Kleckova, University of West Bohemia, Plzen.
  ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; workshop (3-4 October 2018); participant's report

• Andrea Koblizkova, CercleS Executive Board - University of Pardubice, Pardubice.
  ECML project: "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages"; workshop (10-11 October 2017)

• Alice Kourkzi, National Institute for Education, Education Counselling Centre and Centre for Continuing Education of Teachers (NÚV), Prague.
  ECML project: "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; workshop (15-16 November 2018); participant's report

• Kamila Sladkovská, National Institute for Education, Education Counselling Centre and Centre for Continuing Education of Teachers, Praha.
  ECML Colloquium: “Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR” (7 December 2016)

• Eva Tuckova, Ministry of Education, Malá Strana.
  ECML training and consultancy "Online technology - Use of ICT in support of language learning for teaching" (ICT-REV); network meeting (1-2 March 2018)
  
  
• Alena Tvrdíková, Primary and Nursery School na Beranku, Prague.
  ECML project: "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages"; workshop (10-11 October 2017); participant’s report

• Šárka Vondrová, Zakladni skola a materska skola, Praha.
  ECML project: "Developping language awareness in subject classes"; workshop (16-17 November 2017)

2012-2015 - Learning through languages

• Jitka Altmanová, National Institute for Education, Education Counselling Centre and Centre for Continuing Education of Teachers, Prague.
  ECML project: "Teaching the language of schooling in the context of diversity – Study materials for teacher development" (MALEDIVE); workshop (14-15 February 2013); participant's report 

• Hana Andrasova, (e-mail 1, e-mail 2) Südböhmische Universität, Pädagogische Fakultät, Lehrstuhl für Germanistik, České Budějovice.
  ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); workshop (7-8 May 2015)

• Barbora Benesova, University of West Bohemia, Plzeň.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); workshop (2-3 June 2015); participant's report

• Alice Brychová, Masaryk University Brno, Faculty of education, Brno.
  ECML training and consultancy "Supporting local networks of users of the European Language Portfolio through an e-platform" (ELP); network meeting (18 September 2012)

• Marie Černíková, Ministère de l'Education de Prague, Département lycée, Spécialisation enseignement des langues étrangères, Prague.
  ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); network meeting (9-10 October 2012)

• Ivana Chmelarová, AMATE (Association of Teacher Educators), British Council, NIDV (National Institute for Further Education), Fojtka.
  ECML project: "European portfolio for pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO); workshop (12-13 December 2013)

• Jitka Cvejnová, University of Hradec Králové, Hradec Králové.
  ECML training and consultancy "Constructing and validating language tests linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)"; network meeting (5-6 September 2012)

• Šárka Dohnalová (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), Faculty of Education, Masaryk University, Katedra anglického jazyka, Brno.
  ECML project: "European portfolio for student teachers of pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO); workshop (21-22 April 2015); participant's report

• Petra Honzáková, ÚJOP UK, Praha / ILPS CU, Prague.
  ECML project: "A European learning network for professionals supporting work‐related second language development" (Language for Work); workshop (24-25 June 2015)

• Martina Hulesova, AJAT – Association of Language Testers; AMATE – Association of Teacher Educators, Prague.
  ECML project: "Empowering language networks – Tools for mediating ECML resources" (LACS); network meeting (10-11 February 2015); participant's report; workshop (22-23 May 2014); participant's report

• Alena Zina Janáčková, Moravské Budějovice.
  ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); network meeting (9-10 October 2012)

• Jana Jilkova, Jazikova skola Kutna Hora-Pedagogical Faculty of Charles University-University Prague, Kutna Hora.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); network meeting (17-18 June 2014)

• Marcela Malá, English Departement, Faculty of Science, Humanities and Education, Technical University, Liberec.
  ECML project: "Using open resources to develop online teaching skills" (More DOTS); workshop (30-31 October 2012)
  
  
• Irena Mašková (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), Department for EU and International Affairs, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic, Prague.
  ECML project: National Nominating Authorities; workshop (12-13 June 2014)

• Stanislav Meštan, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Prague.
  ECML project: "Languages as an indicator of corporate quality" (LINCQ); workshop (21-22 November 2013)

• Jana Nálepová, Silesian University, Opava.
  ECML project: "ECML publications for plurilingual and intercultural education in use" (PIU); workshop (26-28 March 2014)

• Kamila Sladkovská, National Institute for Education, Education Counselling Centre and Centre for Continuing Education of Teachers, Prague.
  ECML training and consultancy "Supporting local networks of users of the European Language Portfolio through an e-platform" (ELP); network meeting (18 September 2012)
  
  
• Tereza Šmídová, National Institute for Education, Education Counselling Centre and Centre for Continuing Education of Teachers, Prague. 
  ECML training and consultancy "Supporting local networks of users of the European Language Portfolio through an e-platform" (ELP); network meeting (18 September 2012) 

• Brigitte Sorger, Katedra nemeckého jazyka a literatury, Pedagogická fakulta MU, Brno.
  ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); network meeting  (9-10 October 2012)

• Kristyna Titerova, META, o.p.s. - Association for Opportunities of Young Migrants, Prague.
  ECML project: "Collaborative community approach to migrant education – A virtual open course for educators"; workshop (25-27 June 2014); participant's report

• Romana Tlustá, UJEP, Ústí nad Labem, Ústí nad Labem.
  ECML project: "Language skills for successful subject learning – CEFR linked descriptors for mathematics and history/civics" (Language descriptors); workshop (7-8 March 2013); participant's report

• Renata Trtíková, Gymnázium Nymbruk, Nymbruk.
  ECML project: "Plurilingual and intercultural learning through mobility – Practical resources for teachers and teacher trainers" (PluriMobil); workshop (5-7 February 2014); participant's report

• Jitka Tumová, National Institute for Education, School Counselling Facilities and Facilities for the Further Education of Pedagogical Employees, Hostivar, Prague.
  ECML projects:
  - "Learning through languages"; conference (10-11 December 2015)
  - National Contact Points; workshop (12-13 June 2014)
  - "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures" (FREPA National Networks); workshop (21-23 November 2012); network meeting (31 May -1 June 2012)

• Hana Urbanová, Gymnázium Jirího Gutha-Jarkovského, Prague.
  ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); network meeting (9-10 October 2012)

• Petr Vysuček, Czech Sign language Centre and Institute, Prague.
  ECML project: "Sign languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – Descriptors and approaches to assessment" (PRO-Sign); workshop (15-17 April 2013)

2008-2011 - Empowering language professionals

• Máša Bořkovcová, Prague.
  ECML project: "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom) (2010-2011); Project meeting (24-26 February 2010)

• Marie Cernikova, Ministère de l'Education de Prague, Département Lycée, Spécialisation Enseignement des langues étrangères, Prague.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning through languages other than English - getting started" (CLIL-LOTE-START) (2008-2011); workshop (9-11 June 2010); participant's workshop report

• Ivona Cindlerova, Ostrava University, Pedagogical Faculty, Foreign Language Department, Ostrava.
  ECML project: "Minority languages, collateral languages and bi-/plurilingual education" (EBP-ICI) (2008-2011); workshop (16-18 February 2011); participant’s workshop report

• Jan Dužda.
  ECML project: "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom) (2010-2011)
  - Project meeting (24-26 February 2010)
  - Training seminar (3-5 February 2011)

• Kateřina Dvořáková, Lecturer and teacher trainer, University of South Bohemia; Faculty of Education, České Budějovice.
  ECML projects:
  - "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011); workshop (29-31 October 2008); participant’s workshop report
  - "Assessment of young learner literacy linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (AYLLit)" (2008-2011); workshop (9-10 September 2010); participant’s workshop report

• Pavlina Jahnová, Katedra anglického jazyka, PdF UP Olomouc, Olomouc.
  ECML project: "Curriculum development for Content and Language Integrated Learning" (CLIL-CD) (2008-2010); workshop (22-23 October 2009); participant's workshop report

• Martin Kaleja, Ostrava.
  ECML project: "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom) (2010-2011); project meeting (24-26 February 2010)

• Eliska Krizkova, Prague.
  ECML project: "Encouraging the culture of evaluation among professionals" (ECEP) (2008-2011); workshop (18-19 June 2009); participant’s workshop report (pending)

• Bohuslav Mánek, Professor of English and American Literature, University of Hradec Králové, Hradec Králové.
  ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009); participant’s workshop report

• Irena Mašková (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), Department for EU and International Affairs, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport of the Czech Republic, Prague.
  ECML project: National Nominating Authorities; workshop (29-30 June 2010)

• Pavla Matoušková, National Institute for Further Education, Prague.
  ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches" (CARAP) (2008-2011); workshop (23-25 February 2011); participant’s workshop report

• Stanislava Miková, Beroun.
  ECML project: "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom) (2010-2011)
  - Project meeting (24-26 February 2010)
  - Training seminar (3-5 February 2011)

• Pavla Nečasová, Karls-Universität Praha, Prague.
  ECML project: "Majority language instruction as a basis for plurilingual education" (MARILLE) (2009-2011); workshop (15-16 December 2009); participant’s workshop report (pending)

• Svĕtlana Obenausová, Lecturer of British Studies and Lexicology, Palacky University Olomouc.
  ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 March 2011); participant's workshop report

• Natalia Orlova, Associate Professor, English Department, Faculty of Education, University of J.E. Purkyne in Usti nad Labem, Ústí nad Labem.
  ECML project: "Piloting and implementing the European Portfolio for Student Teachers of Languages" (EPOSTL2) (2008-2011); workshop (11-13 June 2008)

• Jana Pavlíková, Faculty of Education, University Jan Evangelista Purkyne, Usti nad Labem.
  ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 March 2011); participant's workshop report (pending)

• Sabina Pazderova, Palacky University, the Faculty of Arts - Department of English and American Studies.
  ECML project: "Guidelines for university language testing" (GULT) (2008-2011); workshop (26-28 May 2010); participant's workshop report

• Barbora Šebová, Prague.
  ECML project: "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom) (2010-2011); project meeting (24-26 February 2010)

• Kamila Sladkovská, Prague.
  ECML projects:
  - "Content-based modern language teaching for young learners" (EPLC) (2008-2011); workshop (5-7 November 2009); participant's workshop report (pending)
  - "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011); workshop (19-20 May 2011); participant’s workshop report

• Gabriela Šnaidaufová, Project officer; Centre on Measurement in Education (CERMAT), Prague.
  ECML project: "Training in relating language examinations to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (RelEx) (2009); workshop (13-15 May 2009); participant’s workshop report (pending)

• Hanna Šteflová, University of West Bohemia, Pilsen.
  ECML project: "Classroom assessment related to the Common European Framework of Reference" (ClassRelEx) (2010-2011); workshop (24-26 November 2010); participant's workshop report (pending)

• Jitka Tůmová, Prague.
  ECML projects:
  - "Curriculum development for Content and Language Integrated Learning" (CLIL-CD) (2008-2010); workshop (22-23 October 2009); participant's workshop report (pending)
  - National Contact Points; workshop (29-30 June 2010)
  - Workshop (11-12 September 2008)

• Margita Wagner, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, Prague.
  ECML project:
  - "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom) (2010-2011)
  - Project meeting (24-26 February 2010)