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This section provides a list of experts who have been or are involved in ECML activities. The ECML has obtained permission from each of the experts listed to publish their data in this section.
Coordinators and team members of ECML projects
2024-2027 – Language education at the heart of democracy
Merilyn Meristo
, Tallinna Ülikool.
ECML project: coordinator of the project
"AI for language education"
(2024-2027).
Merilin Aruvee
, Tallinna Ülikool.
ECML project: team member of the project
"Pluriliteracies for global citizenship: Deeper learning in the foreign language classroom"
(2024-2027).
2008-2011 – Empowering language professionals
Peeter Mehisto
, London.
ECML project: team member of the project
"Curriculum development for Content and Language Integrated Learning" (CLIL-CD)
(2008-2010).
Ülle Türk, Tartu University, Department of English.
ECML project: team member of the project
"Training teachers to use the European Language Portfolio - follow-up project" (ELP-TT2)
(2008-2009).
ECML conference, workshop and network meeting participants
2020-2023 – Inspiring innovation in language education: Changing contexts, evolving competences
Kristin Lekko
, Gümnaasium.
ECML project:
"Digital citizenship through language education"
; workshop (4-5 November 2021);
participant's report
.
Marika Peekmann
, Ministry of Education and Research.
ECML Summer academy (3-7 July 2023);
participant's report
.
Anette Ross
, University of Helsinki.
ECML project:
"Resources for assessing the home language competences of migrant pupils"
; workshop (2-3 December 2021);
participant's report
.
Anneli Sigus
, University of Tartu.
ECML project:
"CEFR Companion Volume implementation toolbox"
; workshop (14-15 September 2021);
participant's report
.
Svetlana Tsarjova,
Republic of Estonia, Ministry of Education and Research.
ECML project:
"Young children's language learning pathways: Making early language learning visible"
; workshop (15-16 March 2023);
participant's report.
Anneli Vallaste
, Keila Kool.
ECML project:
"Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment"
; workshop (18-19 May 2021).
Karola Velberg
.
ECML project:
"CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages"
; network meeting (8-9 June 2021).
2016-2019 – Languages at the heart of learning
Urve Aja
, Narva Kreenholm Gymnasium, Narva.
ECML think tank:
"Language learning pathways"
(18-19 January 2018).
Anna Golubeva
, Foundation Innove, Tallinn.
ECML project:
"A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"
; workshop (15-16 November 2018).
Hanna-Liis Kaarlõp-Nani
, Tallinn High School of Humanities, Tallinn.
ECML project:
"Developing language awareness in subject classes"
; workshop (16-17 November 2017);
participant's report
.
Irene Käosaar
, Integration Foundation, Tallinn.
ECML project:
"Language for work – Tools for professional development"
; workshop (23-24 October 2018).
Kristel Kriisa
, Foundation Innove Language Immersion Centre, Tallinn.
ECML project:
"A quality assurance matrix for CEFR use" (CEFR-QualiMatrix)
; workshop (15-16 November 2016);
participant's report
.
Ülle Matsin
, Viljandi Gümnaasium, Viljandi.
ECML project:
"Learning environments where modern languages flourish" (EOL)
; workshop (7-8 March 2019).
Jari Pärgma
, Eesti Viipekeeletõlkide Kutseühing - EVK (Estonian Association of Sign Language Interpreters), Tartu.
ECML project:
"Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2)
; workshop (1-2 March 2017).
Tiina Peterson
, Estonian Ministry of Education and Research, Tartu.
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).
Evi Saluveer
, Institute of Education, University of Tartu, Tartu.
ECML project:
"Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for language teachers"
; workshop (3-4 October 2018);
participant's report
.
Ülle Türk
, Tartu University, Department of English, Tartu.
ECML Colloquium
"Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR"
(7 December 2016).
Kristi Vahenurm
, Tallinn Secondary School of Science, Tallinn.
ECML project:
"Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages"
; workshop (10-11 October 2017);
participant's report
.
Natalja Zagura
, University of Tartu, Tartu.
ECML project:
"Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC)
; workshop (10-11 November 2016);
participant's report
.
2012-2015 – Learning through languages
Ave Härsing
, Foundation innove language immersion centre, Tallinn.
ECML project:
"Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL)
;
network meeting
(17-18 June 2014).
Marju Ilves, Tallinn University, Tallinn.
ECML project:
"Teaching the language of schooling in the context of diversity – Study materials for teacher development" (MALEDIVE)
; workshop (30-31 January 2014);
participant's report
; workshop (14-15 February 2013).
Piret Kanne
, Centre national des Examens et de Qualification; Fondation INNOVE, Tallinn.
ECML project:
"Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur)
; workshop (7-8 May 2015).
Tiina Kikerpill, Department of Estonian as a foreign language, Institute of Estonian and General Linguistics, University of Tartu, Tartu.
ECML project:
"A European learning network for professionals supporting work‐related second language development" (Language for Work)
; workshop (24-25 June 2015);
participant's report
;
network meeting
(5-6 December 2013);
network meeting
(6-7 December 2012);
participant's report
.
Leelo Kingisepp, Iduleht LTD, Ministry of Education of Estonia, Tallinn.
ECML project:
"Using open resources to develop online teaching skills" (More DOTS)
; workshop (30-31 October 2012).
Kersti Kivirüüt, Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia, Tartu.
ECML project:
"ECML publications for plurilingual and intercultural education in use" (PIU)
; workshop (26-28 March 2014).
Pille Kõiv
, Ministry of Education and Research, Tartu.
ECML project: National Contact Points; workshop (12-13 June 2014).
Riina Kuusk, Tallinn.
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).
Ingrid Mäesalu
, Tallinn Lillekyla Gymnasium, Tallinn.
ECML project:
"Collaborative community approach to migrant education – A virtual open course for educators"
; workshop (25-27 June 2014);
participant's report
.
Helina Muruaas
, Kindergarten Kannike, Tartu.
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
.
Tiiu Müür, Miina Härma Gümnaasium, Tartu.
ECML project:
"Plurilingual and intercultural learning through mobility – Practical resources for teachers and teacher trainers" (PluriMobil)
; workshop (5-7 February 2014);
participant's report
.
Helgi Org, Harju Landkreis, Harjumaa.
ECML project:
"Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur)
;
network meeting
(9-10 October 2012).
Ene Peterson
, Virumaa College of Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn; Estonian Association of Foreign Language Teachers, Kohtla-Järve.
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
.
Aveliis Post
, Tartu Annelinna Gymnasium, Tartu.
ECML project:
"Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL)
; workshop (2-3 June 2015).
Evi Saluveer, Institute of Education, University of Tartu, Tartu.
ECML project:
"European portfolio for pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO)
; workshop (12-13 December 2013);
participant's report
.
Maie Soll, Haridus- ja Teadusministeerium (Ministry of Education and Research), Tartu.
ECML project:
"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).
Kersti Sõstar, Language Centre SA INNOVE, Tallinn.
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).
Tõnu Tender
, Estonian Language Institute (Eesti Keele Instituut), Tallinn.
- ECML project:
"Learning through languages"
; conference (10-11 December 2015).
- ECML activity: workshop for ECML National Contact Points and National Nominating Authorities (12-13 June 2014).
Karmen Trasberg
, University of Tartu, Tartu.
ECML project:
"Involving parents in plurilingual and intercultural education" (CARAP for parents)
; workshop (28-30 April 2014);
participant's report
.
2008-2011 – Empowering language professionals
Ene Alas, English Department, Tallinn University.
ECML project: "Classroom assessment related to the Common European Framework of Reference" (
ClassRelEx
) (2010-2011); workshop (24-26 November 2010); workshop (13-15 May 2009).
Piret Kanne, Centre national des Examens et de Qualification, Tallinn.
ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches" (
CARAP
) (2008-2011); workshop (23-25 February 2011).
Tiina Kikerpill, Estonian as a Foreign Language Department, University of Tartu.
ECML project: "Guidelines for university language testing" (
GULT
) (2008-2011); workshop (26-28 May 2010).
Sirje Nurk, Jüri, Harjumaa.
ECML project: "Assessment of young learner literacy linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (
AYLLit
) (2008-2011); workshop (9-10 September 2010).
Helgi Org, Harju Landkreis, Harjumaa, Jöelähtme.
ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning through languages other than English - getting started" (
CLIL-LOTE-START
) (2008-2011); workshop (9-11 June 2010).
Anu Parts, Biology teacher, author of biology workbooks, Head of Studies Tallinn English College, Tallinn.
ECML project: "Content based teaching + plurilingual/ cultural awareness" (
CONBAT+
) (2008-2011); workshop (24-26 September 2008); network meeting (24-25 June 2010).
Ene Peterson, Kohtla-Järve.
ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (
LACS
) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009).
Katri Raik, Narva.
ECML project: "Curriculum development for Content and Language Integrated Learning" (
CLIL-CD
) (2008-2010); workshop (22-23 October 2009).
Jana Saksing, Tallinn.
ECML project: "Content-based modern language teaching for young learners" (
EPLC
) (2008-2011); workshop (5-7 November 2009).
Evi Saluveer, Teacher Trainer, Tartu University.
ECML projects:
- "Mobility programmes for plurilingual and intercultural education – tools for language teachers" (
PluriMobil
) (2010-2011);
workshop
(22-24 March 2011).
-
ECML Conference 2011
.
Maie Soll, Keeleosakonna nōunik, Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia, Tartu.
ECML projects:
- "Majority language instruction as a basis for plurilingual education" (
MARILLE
) (2009-2011); workshop (15-16 December 2009).
- National contact points; workshop (29-30 June 2010).
Tõnu Tender
, Estonian Language Institute (Eesti Keele Instituut), Tallinn.
- ECML project: National Nominating Authorities; workshop (29-30 June 2010).
- National Contact Points; workshop (11-12 September 2008).