Ireland: experts involved in ECML activities

Coordinators and team members of ECML projects

2024-2027 – Language education at the heart of democracy

• Lorraine Leeson, Trinity College Dublin.
  ECML Project: team member of the project "Unlocking educational opportunities in sign languages in Europe" (2024-2027).

• Kenia Puíg i Planella, Post-Primary Languages Ireland.
  ECML Project: coordinator of the project "Using ECML resources to support plurilingual and intercultural education for democratic culture" (2024-2026).

2020-2023 – Inspiring Innovation in language education: Changing contexts, evolving competences

• Kristin Brogan, School of Social Sciences, Institute of Technology Tralee, North Campus. Training and Consultancy: “Setting up learning environments where modern languages flourish (EOL)” (team member).
• Catherine Jeanneau, School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics, University of Limerick, Limerick. Team member of the project: "Digital citizenship through language education".
• Déirdre Kirwan, Scoil Bhríde (Cailíní) Associate partner of the project: “Young children’s language learning pathways”;

• David G. Little, Trinity College Dublin, Training and Consultancy: “Quality education in Romani for Europe (QualiRom)” (coordinator);

• Deirdre Ní Loingsigh, University of Limerick - Aonad na Gaeilge (Irish Language Centre), Training and Consultancy: “Language for work : how to support work-related language learning for adult migrants” (team member).

2016-2019 - Languages at the heart of learning

• Kristin Brogan, School of Social Sciences, Institute of Technology Tralee, North Campus, Tralee.
  - ECML project: team member of the project "Learning environments where modern languages flourish" (EOL) (2016-2019)
  - ECML training and consultancy "Mobility - Plurilingual and intercultural learning through mobility" (PluriMobil): team member; network meeting (7-8 March 2017)

• Catherine Jeanneau, School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics, University of Limerick, Limerick.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages" (2016-2018)
  
  
• Déirdre Kirwan, Former Principal Teacher in a multicultural primary school, Scoil Bhríde (Cailíní), Dublin.
  - 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”; team member (1-2 December 2016)
  
  
• Lorraine Leeson, Centre for Deaf Studies, School of Linguistics, Speech and Communication Sciences, Trinity College, Dublin.
  ECML project: coordinator of the project "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2) (2016-2019)

• David G. Little, Trinity College, Dublin.
  - ECML think tank: "Language learning pathways"; team member (18-19 January 2018)
  - ECML training and consultancy "Romani - Quality education in Romani for Europe" (QualiRom): coordinator; network meeting (7-8 March 2017)

2012-2015 - Learning through languages

• Kristin Brogan, School of Social Sciences, Institute of Technology Tralee, North Campus, Tralee.
  ECML projects:
  - team member of the project "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur) (2012-2015)
  - team member of the project "Plurilingual and intercultural learning through mobility – Practical resources for teachers and teacher trainers" (PluriMobil) (2012-2014)
  
  
• Barbara Lazenby Simpson, Trinity College, Dublin.
  ECML training and consultancy "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom): team member; network meeting (14-15 April 2015)
    
• Lorraine Leeson, Centre for Deaf Studies, School of Linguistics, Speech and Communication Sciences, Trinity College Dublin.
  ECML project: coordinator of the project “Sign languages and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages – Descriptors and approaches to assessment” (PRO-Sign) (2012-2015)
  
  
• David G. Little, Trinity College, Dublin.
  ECML training and consultancy "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom): coordinator; network meeting (14-15 April 2015)
  
  

2008-2011 - Empowering language professionals

• Áine Furlong, Waterford Institute of Technology.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Content-based teaching + plurilingual/cultural awareness" (ConBaT+) (2008-2011)
   
• Barbara Lazenby Simpson, Trinity College, Dublin.
  ECML project: team member of the project "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom) (2010-2011)
   
• David G. Little, University of Dublin, Centre for Language and Communication Studies, School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences.
  ECML project: coordinator of the project "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011)

Associate partners

2012-2015 - Learning through languages

• Kristin Brogan, School of Social Sciences, Institute of Technology Tralee, North Campus, Tralee. 
  ECML project: "Languages as an indicator of corporate quality" (LINCQ); expert meeting (25-26 April 2013)

ECML conference, workshop and network meeting participants

2020-2023 – Inspiring Innovation in language education: Changing contexts, evolving competences

• Narrell Byrne, PDST (Professional Development Service for Teachers). ECML Project: “Developing teacher competences for pluralistic approaches” (workshop 28-29 September 2021), participant's report.
• Salvo Cacciato, Post-Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI). ECML Think Tank "Transversal competencies in foreign language education" (8-9 February 2022), participant's report.
• Helen English, Maynooth Post Primary School. ECML project „Resources for assessing the home language competences of migrant pupils“, (expert meeting 15-16 June 2021), participant's report. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages",(network meeting 8-9 June 2021), participant's report.
• Gemma Kelly. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages" (network meeting 8-9 June 2021).
• Francesca La Morgia, Mother Tongues. ECML project „Resources for assessing the home language competences of migrant pupils“, (expert meeting 15-16 June 2021).
• Damien Lonergan, Junior Cycle For Teachers. ECML Summer academy (4-8 July 2022), participant's report.
• Viki Malcolm, The King’s Hospital School. ECML Project: “Digital citizenship through language education” (workshop 4-5 November 2021), participant's report.
• Ailin Ni Chonchuir, Maynooth University. ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment" (network meeting 9-10 November 2020); (workshop 18-19 May 2021) participant's report.
• Laura Quigley. ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages",(network meeting 8-9 June 2021).
• Claire Ryan, EAQUALS. ECML project: "Digital citizenship through language education" (workshop 4-5 November 2021), participant's report.

2016-2019 - Languages at the heart of learning

• Michelle Benson, Limerick and Clare Education Training Board, Further Education and Training Centre, Limerick.
  ECML project: "Language for work – Tools for professional development"; workshop (23-24 October 2018); participant's report

• Siobhán Donovan, School of Languages, Cultures and Linguistics, University College Dublin, Dublin.
  ECML project: "A quality assurance matrix for CEFR use" (CEFR-QualiMatrix); network meeting (9-10 May 2017); participant's report; workshop (15-16 November 2016); participant's report

• Helen English, Maynooth Post Primary School, Maynooth.
  ECML project: "Learning Environments where foreign languages flourish" (EOL); network meeting (20-21 March 2018); participant's report 

• Chris Farrell, Centre of English Studies, Dublin. 
  ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; workshop (3-4 October 2018)
  

• Karmel Grehan, Centre for deaf studies, School of linguistics and speech communication science, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2); network meeting (5-6 April 2018)
  

• Mary Kenny, Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB, Dublin.
  ECML projects: 
  - "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; workshop (15-16 November 2018)
  - "Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC); network meeting (3-5 May 2018); workshop (10-11 November 2016) 

• Anna Logan, Dublin City University, Institute of Education, School of Inclusive and Special Education, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Developping language awareness in subject classes"; workshop (16-17 November 2017)

• Clíodhna McManamon, Monaghan Education Centre, Monaghan. 
  ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; workshop (3-4 October 2018)

• Aoife Ní Ghloinn, The language centre and the Department of modern irish, Maynooth University, Maynooth.
  ECML project: "A quality assurance matrix for CEFR use" (CEFR-QualiMatrix); network meeting (9-10 May 2017); participant's report; workshop (15-16 November 2016); participant's report

• Deirdre Ní Loingsigh, University of Limerick - Aonad na Gaeilge (Irish Language Centre), Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.
  ECML project: "Language for work - Tools for professional development"; workshop (23-24 October 2018); network meeting (1-2 June 2017); participant's report
  

• Pádraig Ó Duibhir, DCU Institute of Education, DCU St Patrick's Campus, Dublin.
  ECML think tank: “Early language learning” (1-2 December 2016)

• Kenia Puig i Planella, Post-Primary Languages Initiative, Marino Institute of Education, Dublin.
  ECML projects: 
  - "Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC); network meeting (3-5 May 2018); workshop (10-11 November 2016); participant's report
  - "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; network meeting (22-23 November 2017)
  ECML think tank: "Language(s) of schooling" (13-14 September 2016)
  
  
• Emer Ring, Mary Immaculate, College (University of Limerick), Limerick. 
  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)

• Sarah Sheridan, Trinity College, Dublin.
  
  ECML project: "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2); workshop (1-2 March 2017); participant's report
  

• Nellie Tattersall, Léargas - Strategic Initiatives, Dublin.
  ECML training and consultancy "Content and Language Integrated Learning - A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); network meeting (31 May - 1st June 2016)

• Mary-Elaine Tynan, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for Language Teachers"; workshop (3-4 October 2018)
  
  

2012-2015 - Learning through languages

• Marion Brennan, Early Childhood Ireland, Dublin.
  ECML project: "European portfolio for pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO); workshop (12-13 December 2013); participant's report
• Kristin Brogan, Intercultural Communication & EU Projects, School of Social Sciences, Institute of Technology, North Campus, Tralee. 
  ECML project: "ECML publications for plurilingual and intercultural education in use" (PIU); workshop (26-28 March 2014)
  
   
• Rhoda Brookes, Coláste Bhríde Carnew, Carnew.
  ECML project: "Plurilingual and intercultural learning through mobility – Practical resources for teachers and teacher trainers" (PluriMobil); workshop (5-7 February 2014); participant's report
  
  
• Elaine Browne, St. George’s NS, Balbriggan.
  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
  
  
• Elisabeth Butler, Dunshaughlin Community College, Monaghan.
  ECML projects: 
  - "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages"; workshop (10-11 October 2017)
  - "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL and literacy); workshop (2-3 June 2015); participant's report
  
  
• Michael Delargey, School of Education, University College Cork, Cork.
  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
  
  
• Lorraine Downey, CDETB Curriculum Development Unit, Dublin. 
  ECML project: "Teaching the language of schooling in the context of diversity – Study materials for teacher development" (MALEDIVE); network meeting (30-31 January 2014); workshop (14-15 February 2013)  
  
  
• Carmel Grehan, Centre for deaf studies, School of linguistics and speech communication science, Dublin.
  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)

• Carmel Healy, St Maries of the Isle Primary School, Cork.
  ECML project: "Collaborative community approach to migrant education – A virtual open course for educators"; workshop (25-27 June 2014)

• Mary Kenny, Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB, Dublin.
  ECML project: "A European learning network for professionals supporting work‐related second language development" (Language for Work); workshop (24-25 June 2015)

• Déirdre Kirwan, Scoil Bhríde (Cailíní), Dublin.
  ECML projects:
  - "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); workshop (7-8 May 2015); participant's report
  - "Involving parents in plurilingual and intercultural education" (CARAP for parents); workshop (28-30 April 2014)  
  
  
• Maria Lorigan, Department of Education and Skills, Dublin.
  ECML project: "ECML publications for plurilingual and intercultural education in use" (PIU); workshop (26-28 March 2014)
  
  
• Claire Matthews, Professional Development Service for Teachers, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); workshop (2-3 June 2015); participant's report
  
  
• Carmel Nic Eoin, Second Level Support Service for Gaeilge/ An tSeirbhís Tacaíochta Dara Leibhéal don Ghaelige, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); workshop (2-3 June 2015)
  
  
• Sarah O’Beirne, Sligo institute of Technology, Sligo.
  ECML project: "Languages as an indicator of corporate quality" (LINCQ); workshop (21-22 November 2013); participant's report
  
  
• Kenia Puig i Planella, Post-Primary Languages Initiative, Marino Institute of Education, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Empowering language networks – Tools for mediating ECML resources" (LACS); workshop (22-23 May 2014); participant's report

• Frédérique Rantz, Marino Institute of Education, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Empowering language networks – Tools for mediating ECML resources" (LACS); network meeting (10-11 February 2015)

• Emma Reilly, Early Childhood Ireland, Dublin.
  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
  

• Karen Ruddock, Post-Primary Languages Initiative, Marino Institute of Education, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Using open resources to develop online teaching skills" (More DOTS); workshop (30-31 October 2012)
   
• Mary Alacoque Ryan, Dublin.
  ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures" (FREPA National Networks); workshop (21-23 November 2012)
• Nellie Tattersall, Education Service, Dubin.
  ECML activity: workshop for ECML National Contact Points and National Nominating Authorities (12-13 June 2014)

2008-2011 - Empowering language professionals

• Kristin Brogan, Institute of Technology Tralee, School of Business and Social Studies, North Campus, Tralee.
  ECML project: "Exploring cutting edge applications of networked technologies in Vocationally Oriented Language Learning" (E-VOLLution) (2008-2009); workshop (26-28 February 2009); participant’s workshop report
  ECML Conference 2011: participant's report
  
  
• Margaret Condon, Bray Civic Centre, Department of Education and Science, County Wicklow Bray.
  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 
   
• Doris Devilly, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures National University of Ireland, Galway.
  ECML project: ECML Conference 2011: participant's report
  
  
• Ann Devitt, School of Education, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Content-based modern language teaching for young learners" (EPLC) (2008-2011); workshop (5-7 November 2009); participant's workshop report
  
  
• Lisa Fox, Project Officer for Comenius Projects; Léargas Education Service; National Agency for Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-2013, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009); participant’s workshop report (pending)
   
• Zachary Lyons, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Curriculum development for Content and Language Integrated Learning" (CLIL-CD) (2008-2010); workshop (22-23 October 2009); participant's workshop report
  
  
• Kevin Mc Dermott, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009); participant’s workshop report (pending)
   
• Carmel Nic Eoin, Second Level Support Service for Gaeilge/ An tSeirbhís Tacaíochta Dara Leibhéal don Ghaelige, Athlone Education Centre, Westmeath.
  ECML project: "Classroom assessment related to the Common European Framework of Reference" (ClassRelEx) (2010-2011); workshop (24-26 November 2010)
  
  
• Taghg Joseph Ó Ceallaigh, Primary Professional Development Service for Teachers (PPDS), Dungarvan.
  ECML project: "Minority languages, collateral languages and bi-/plurilingual education" (EBP-ICI) (2008-2011); workshop (16-18 February 2011); participant’s workshop report (pending)
   
• Karen Ruddock, National Coordinator, Post-Primary Languages Initiative, Marino Institute of Education, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 March 2011); participant's workshop report
  
  
• Mary Ryan, Language Centre, Castleknock Community College, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Majority language instruction as a basis for plurilingual education" (MARILLE) (2009-2011); workshop (15-16 December 2009); participant’s workshop report (pending)
   
• Christiane Schönefeld, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of German Studies, University of Limerick.
  ECML project: "Guidelines for university language testing" (GULT) (2008-2011); workshop (26-28 May 2010); participant's workshop report (pending)
   
• Sheila Smyth, Examinations and Assessment Manager, The State Examinations Commission, Galway.
  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
  
  
• Nellie Woods, Dublin.
  ECML project: "Majority language instruction as a basis for plurilingual education" (MARILLE) (2009-2011); workshop (15-16 December 2009); participant’s workshop report