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Malta: experts involved in ECML activities

Experts involved

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

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

Phyllisienne Vassallo Gauci, L-Università ta' Malta.
ECML project: team member of the project "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment".

2012-2015 – Learning through languages

Daniel Xerri, University of Malta, Centre for English Language Proficiency, Msida.
ECML project: team member of the project "Empowering language networks – Tools for mediating ECML resources" (LACS) (2012-2015).

2008-2011 – Empowering language professionals

Raymond Facciol, Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education, Fgura.
ECML project: team member of the project "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches" (CARAP) (2008-2011).

ECML conference, workshop and network meeting participants

2020-2023 – Inspiring innovation in language education: changing contexts, evolving competences

Doreen Farrugia, Ministry of education.
ECML Summer academy (4-8 July 2022); participant's report.

Sandra Daly, Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes.
ECML think tank: "Transversal competencies in foreign language education" (8-9 February 2022); participant's report.

Lino Borg, Head of School, St Clare College, Pembroke Secondary School.
ECML training and consultancy: "Setting up learning environments where modern languages flourish"; network meeting (26-27 February 2020).

Sandro Caruana, University of Malta.
ECML project: "Resources for assessing the home language competences of migrant pupils"; expert meeting (15-16 June 2021); participant's report.

Erica Kawka Armeni, Home Office Education Department.
- ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages"; network meeting (8-9 June 2021); workshop (16-17 November 2022); participant's report.
- ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment"; workshop (18-19 May 2021); participant's report.

Alice Micallef, Ministry for Education.
ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages"; network meeting (8-9 June 2021).

Michelle Vella Gobey, Secretariat for Catholic Education.
ECML Summer academy (3-7 July 2023); participant's report.

2016-2019 – Languages at the heart of learning

Josette Bezzina, Curriculum Centre, The Mall, Floriana.
ECML project: "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2); workshop (1-2 March 2017); participant's report.

Christine Borg, Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes, Floriana.
ECML project: "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages"; workshop (10-11 October 2017).

Antoinette Camilleri Grima, Faculty of Education, University of Malta, Msida.
ECML think tank: "Language learning pathways" (18-19 January 2018).

Doreen Coleiro, Ministry of Education and Employment, Floriana.
ECML project: "Developing language awareness in subject classes"; workshop (16-17 November 2017).

Lara Debono, Ministry for Education and Employment, Floriana.
ECML project: "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; network meeting (22-23 November 2017); participant's report.

Jane Farrugia Buhagiar, Migrant Learners' Unit, Ministry for Education and Employment (MEDE), Floriana.
- ECML project: "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).

Bernardetta Gerada Aloisio, Directorate for Quality & Standards in Education, The Curriculum Centre, Floriana.
ECML training and consultancy: "Content and Language Integrated Learning - A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); network meeting (31 May – 1 June 2016).

Alice Micallef, EO German, Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education, Floriana.
ECML Colloquium "Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR" (7 December 2016).

Mandy Mifsud, Directorate for lifelong learning, Lifelong learning centre, Floriana.
ECML training and consultancy: "Adult migrants - Quality assurance in language and citizenship courses"; network meeting (8 March 2017).

Berthlyne Mifsud Galea, Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes, Floriana.
ECML project: "Language for work – Tools for professional development"; workshop (23-24 October 2018).

Claire Scicluna, St. Thomas More College, St. Lucia.
ECML project: "Learning environments where modern languages flourish" (EOL); workshop (7-8 March 2019).

Katya Spiteri, Directorate for Learning and Assessment Programmes, Floriana.
ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for language teachers"; workshop (3-4 October 2018).

Daniel Xerri, University of Malta, Centre for English Language Proficiency, Msida.
ECML project: "Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC); workshop (10-11 November 2016); participant's report.

Jacqueline Xuereb, San Gwann Primary – St. Clare College, St. Clare.
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); participant's report.

Pamela Zerafa, English Language Resource Centre, Directorate for Learning & Assessment Programmes, Valletta.
ECML project: "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; workshop (15-16 November 2018).

2012-2015 – Learning through languages

Dorianne Callus, University of Malta, Msida.
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).

Raymond Facciol, Directorate for Quality and Standards in Education, Fgura.
ECML activity: workshop for ECML National Contact Points and National Nominating Authorities (12-13 June 2014).

Therese Frey, Girls' Sec. School; St Margaret College, Zejtun.
ECML project: "Using open resources to develop online teaching skills" (More DOTS); workshop (30-31 October 2012).

Hertian Gauci (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), Maria Regina College Mosta Boys' Secondary School, Mosta.
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.

Phyllisienne Gauci, Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School, Naxxar.
- ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures" (FREPA National Networks); network meeting (18-19 December 2013); workshop (21-23 November 2012).
- ECML training and consultancy: "Plurilingual and intercultural competences: Descriptors and teaching materials" (FREPA); network meeting (18-19 December 2013).

Daniela Grech, Integra Foundation, Valletta.
ECML project: "A European learning network for professionals supporting work‐related second language development" (Language for Work); workshop (24-25 June 2015).

Marilyn Mallia, MCAST, Kalkara.
ECML project: "ECML publications for plurilingual and intercultural education in use" (PIU); workshop (26-28 March 2014); participant's report.

Alice Micallef, (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), EO German, Directorate for Curriculum Management-Education Directorate, Floriana.
ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); workshop (7-8 May 2015); participant's report.

Sharon Micallef Cann, Curriculum Management and eLearning Department Malta, Pembroke.
ECML project: "Language skills for successful subject learning – CEFR linked descriptors for mathematics and history/civics" (Language descriptors); workshop (7-8 March 2013).

Lara Said, University of Malta, Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education, Binja Guze Cassar Pullicino, Msida.
ECML project: "European portfolio for student teachers of pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO); workshop (21-22 April 2015).

Damian Spiteri, Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology, B'Kara.
ECML project: "Collaborative community approach to migrant education – A virtual open course for educators"; workshop (25-27 June 2014); participant's report.

Rosanne Talbot, National Curriculum Centre, Triq Abela Scolaro, Hamrun.
ECML project: "Involving parents in plurilingual and intercultural education" (CARAP for parents); workshop (28-30 April 2014); participant's report.

Michelle Vella Gobey, St. Joseph School, Blata l-Bajda/Secretariat for Catholic Education, Haz-Zebbug.
ECML project: "Plurilingual and intercultural learning through mobility – Practical resources for teachers and teacher trainers" (PluriMobil); workshop (5-7 February 2014); participant's report; network meeting (12-14 September 2012); participant's report.

Daniel Xerri, University of Malta, Centre for English Language Proficiency, Msida.
ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); workshop (2-3 June 2015).

2008-2011 – Empowering language professionals

Gloria Marie Farrugia, Zurrieq.
ECML project: "Majority language instruction as a basis for plurilingual education" (MARILLE) (2009-2011); workshop (15-16 December 2009).

Anthony Licari, Swieqi.
ECML project: "Training in relating language examinations to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (RelEx) (2009); workshop (13-15 May 2009).

Ruth Bonello, Centre Franco-Maltais, Junior College Complex, Msida.
ECML project: "Minority languages, collateral languages and bi-/plurilingual education" (EBP-ICI) (2008-2011); network meeting (18-19 May 2010).

Rose Anne Cuschieri, Director for Maltese Church Schools, Secretariat for Catholic Education, Floriana.
ECML project: "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011); workshop (19-20 May 2011).

Doreen Farrugia, Secretariat for Catholic Educational Services, Floriana.
ECML project: "Minority languages, collateral languages and bi-/plurilingual education" (EBP-ICI) (2008-2011); workshop (16-18 February 2011).

Therese Frey, Head of English Department, St. Thomas More College Girls' JL, Zejtun.
ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 March 2011).

Anita Seguna, Chiswick House School, Kappara.
ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches" (CARAP) (2008-2011); workshop (23-25 February 2011).

Antoinette Spiteri Paris, Education Officer for German with the DCMeL, Department for Curriculum Management and eLearning, Birkirkara.
ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning through languages other than English - getting started" (CLIL-LOTE-START) (2008-2011); workshop (9-11 June 2010).

Michelle Vella Gobey, St. Joseph School, Blata l-Bajda/Secretariat for Catholic Education, Haz-Zebbug.
ECML project: "Mobility programmes for plurilingual and intercultural education – tools for language teachers" (PluriMobil) (2010-2011); workshop (22-24 March 2011).

Daniel Xerri, Naxxar.
ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009); participant's report.

Stephanie Xerri Agius, Giovanni Curmi Higher Secondary School, Naxxar.
ECML project: "Classroom assessment related to the Common European Framework of Reference" (ClassRelEx) (2010-2011); workshop (24-26 November 2010).