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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

2016-2019 – Languages at the heart of learning

Lea Štiberc, DOBA EPIS, Maribor.
ECML project: team member of the project "Learning environments where modern languages flourish" (EOL) (2016-2019).

Marijanca Ajša Vižintin, Intercultural Institute for Inclusive Education, Research and Cooperation, Koper.
ECML think tank: "Language(s) of schooling"; team member; expert meeting (2-3 June 2016).

2008-2011 – Empowering language professionals

Barbara Lesničar, Zavod za šolstvo (National Institute of Education), Maribor.
ECML project: team member of the project "Training teachers to use the European Language Portfolio - follow-up project" (ELP-TT3) (2010-2011).

Karmen Pižorn, Faculty of Education (Pedagoška Fakulteta), Teaching English to Young Learners Department, Ljubljana.
ECML project: team member of the project "Assessment of young learner literacy linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (AYLLit) (2008-2011).

Lucka Pristavec, Internationaler Deutschlehrerverband, Maribor.
ECML project: team member of the project "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011).

ECML conference, workshop and network meeting participants

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

Alenka Andrin, Zavod Republike Slovenije za šolstvo.
ECML project: "Enhancing language education in cross-border vocational education"; workshop (7-8 February 2023); participant's report.

Nastja Valentinčič Al Bukhari, Šolski Center Nova Gorica.
ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages"; network meeting (8-9 June 2021).

Sanja Berčnik, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Education.
ECML project: "Building blocks for planning language-sensitive teacher education"; workshop (14-15 February 2023); participant's report.

Tjaša Dražnik, University of Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment"; workshop (18-19 May 2021).

Ioana Jieanu, University of Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment"; network meeting (9-10 November 2020).

Brigita Kacjan, University of Maribor.
ECML think tank: "Transversal competencies in foreign language education" (8-9 February 2022); participant's report.

Karmen Mlinar, University of Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Developing teacher competences for pluralistic approaches"; workshop (28-29 September 2021); participant's report.

Alja Lipavic Ostir, Faculty of Arts in Maribor.
ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages"; network meeting (8-9 June 2021).

Nataša Pirih Svetina, Professor at University of Ljubljana, Faculty of philosophy.
ECML training and consultancy: "Teacher competences in language education"; network meeting (26-27 February 2020).

Karmen Pižorn, Assistant professor, University of Ljubljana.
ECML training and consultancy: "Setting up learning environments where modern languages flourish"; network meeting (26-27 February 2020).

Saša Podgoršek.
ECML project: "CEFR Companion Volume implementation toolbox"; workshop (14-15 September 2021); participant's report.

Andreja Retelj, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana.
ECML Summer academy (4-8 July 2022); participant's report.

Tina Rozmanič, Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana.
ECML Summer academy (3-7 July 2023); participant's report.

Laura Rožman Krivec, Faculty of Education, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Building blocks for planning language-sensitive teacher education"; workshop (14-15 February 2023); participant's report.

2016-2019 – Languages at the heart of learning

Nastja Valentinčič Al Bukhari, Šolski Center Nova Gorica, Srednja ekonomska in trgovska šola, Nova Gorica.
- ECML project: "Learning environments where modern languages flourish" (EOL); network meeting (20-21 March 2018).
- ECML think tank: "Language(s) of schooling" (13-14 September 2016).

Suzana Bitenc Peharc, Državni izpitni center, Ljubljana.
ECML Colloquium "Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR" (7 December 2016).

Mihaela Brumen, Faculty of Education, University of Maribor, Maribor.
ECML think tank: "Early language learning" (1-2 December 2016).

Mihaela Cajnko Gojkosek, Osnova škola Mladika, Ptuj.
ECML training and consultancy: "Online technology - Use of ICT in support of language learning for teaching" (ICT-REV); network meeting (1-2 March 2018).

Renata Dobnikar, Ljudska univerza, Kranj.
ECML training and consultancy: "Online technology - Use of ICT in support of language learning for teaching" (ICT-REV); network meeting (1-2 March 2018).

Karmen Ivancic, Osnova škola Mladika, Ptuj.
ECML training and consultancy: "Online technology - Use of ICT in support of language learning for teaching" (ICT-REV); network meeting (1-2 March 2018).

Vesna Kondric Horvat, University Maribor, Faculty of Arts, Maribor.
ECML Colloquium "Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR" (7 December 2016).

Karmen Kosem, Ljudska univerza, Kranj.
ECML training and consultancy: "Online technology - Use of ICT in support of language learning for teaching" (ICT-REV); network meeting (1-2 March 2018).

Nives Kreuh, National Education Institute Slovenia, Kranj.
ECML project: "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages"; workshop (10-11 October 2017).

Marjetka Kulovec, Zavod za gluhe in naglušne (Institute for Deaf and Hard of Hearing), Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2); workshop (1-2 March 2017); participant's report.

Petra Likar Stanovnik, Centre for Slovene as a Second and Foreign Language, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana.
ECML Colloquium "Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR" (7 December 2016).

Sandra Mršnik, National Education Institute of Slovenia, Koper.
ECML project: "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; workshop (15-16 November 2018).

Leonida Novak, National Education Institute of Slovenia, Maribor.
ECML project: "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; workshop (15-16 November 2018).

Anton Petrič, Zveza društev gluhih in naglušnih Slovenije, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2); workshop (1-2 March 2017).

Nataša Pirih Svetina, Univerza v Ljubljani, Filozofska fakulteta, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for language teachers"; workshop (3-4 October 2018); participant's report.

Ana Radović, The Slovenian National Examination Center, Ljubljana.
- ECML Colloquium "Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR" (7 December 2016).
- ECML project: "A quality assurance matrix for CEFR use" (CEFR-QualiMatrix); workshop (15-16 November 2016); participant's report.

Andreja Retelj, Semič.
ECML project: "Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC); workshop (10-11 November 2016); participant's report.

Tina Rozmanič, Faculty of Education University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana.
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.

Nika Rudež, Primary School, Koper.
ECML project: "Developing language awareness in subject classes"; workshop (16-17 November 2017).

Nika Schlamberger, National Examinations Cenre, Ljubljana.
ECML Colloquium "Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR" (7 December 2016).

Alenka Tratnik, Ljudska univerza Kranj, Kranj.
ECML project: "Language for work – Tools for professional development"; workshop (23-24 October 2018); participant's report.

Mojca Velušček, OŠ Medvode, Medvode.
ECML project: "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages"; workshop (10-11 October 2017).

Susanne Volčanšek, Zavod RS za šolstvo, OE Novo mesto.
ECML Colloquium "Ensuring quality in language testing and assessment: the contribution of the CEFR" (7 December 2016).

2012-2015 – Learning through languages

Samanta Baranja, Educational Research Institute, Ljubljana.
ECML training and consultancy: "Enhancing Romani language education in schools in Europe" (QualiRom); network meeting (14-15 April 2015).

Mihaela Brumen, University of Maribor, Faculty of Education, Maribor.
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.

Simona Cajhen, National Education Institute, Celje.
- ECML project: "ECML publications for plurilingual and intercultural education in use" (PIU); workshop (26-28 March 2014); participant's report.
- ECML training and consultancy: "Plurilingual and intercultural competences: Descriptors and teaching materials" (FREPA); network meeting (18-19 December 2013).

Mira Hedžet Krkač, ZRSŠ, OE Koper, Koper.
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.

Maja Jankovich, Rogaska Slatina.
ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning – A pluriliteracies approach to teaching for learning" (CLIL); network meeting (17-18 June 2014).

Liljana Kac, Zavod Republike Slovenije za šolstvo, National Education Institute, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); workshop (7-8 May 2015).
- ECML training and consultancy: "Plurilingual and intercultural competences: Descriptors and teaching materials" (FREPA); network meeting (28-29 January 2015); network meeting (18-19 December 2013); participant's report.

Damjana Kern, University of Ljubljana, Center for slovene as second/foreign language, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Language skills for successful subject learning – CEFR linked descriptors for mathematics and history/civics" (Language descriptors); workshop (7-8 March 2013).

Alenka Ketis, Gimnazija Ptuj, Ptuj.
ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); workshop (7-8 May 2015).

Mihaela Knez, University of Ljubljana, Center for slovene as second/foreign language, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Language skills for successful subject learning – CEFR linked descriptors for mathematics and history/civics" (Language descriptors); workshop (7-8 March 2013).

Matjaž Medvešek, MISSS-Youth Information and Counselling Centre of Slovenia, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Using open resources to develop online teaching skills" (More DOTS); workshop (30-31 October 2012).

Darja Mertelj, University of Ljubljana - Faculty of Arts, Dept. Romance Language and Literature, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Empowering language networks – Tools for mediating ECML resources" (LACS); network meeting (10-11 February 2015); workshop (22-23 May 2014); participant's report.

Bronka Straus, Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport/Departement for International Cooperation and European Affairs, Ljubljana.
ECML projects:
- "Learning through languages"; conference (10-11 December 2015).
- National contact points / National nominating authorities; workshop (12-13 June 2014).
- "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures" (FREPA National Networks); workshop (21-23 November 2012).

Vildana Suljic, Osnovna Sola Livada, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Collaborative community approach to migrant education – A virtual open course for educators"; workshop (25-27 June 2014); participant's report.

Martina Tovornik, Srednja trgovska šola Ljubljana.
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.

Marijanca Ajša Vižintin, Intercultural Institute for Inclusive Education, Research and Cooperation, Koper.
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.

Kristina Zupanćić, Renault-Revoz d.d., Novo Mesto.
ECML project: "Languages as an indicator of corporate quality" (LINCQ); workshop (21-22 November 2013).

2008-2011 – Empowering language professionals

Mateja Dagarin Fojkar, Faculty of Education, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Encouraging the culture of evaluation among professionals" (ECEP) (2008-2011); workshop (18-19 June 2009).

Andreja Drašler Zorič, Vito Kraigher Primary School, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 March 2011).

Stanka Emeršič, Maribor.
ECML project: "Content-based modern language teaching for young learners" (EPLC) (2008-2011); workshop (5-7 November 2009).

Sergio Crasnich, Zavod RS za šolstvo, OE Koper.
ECML project: "Minority languages, collateral languages and bi-/plurilingual education" (EBP-ICI) (2008-2011); workshop (16-18 February 2011).

Zdravka Godunc, Secretary, Ministry of Education and Sport - Education Development Office, Ljubljana.
ECML Conference 2011: participant's report.

Mira Hedžet Krkač, ZRSŠ, OE Koper, Koper.
ECML projects: "Majority language instruction as a basis for plurilingual education" (MARILLE) (2009-2011); workshop (15-16 December 2009); participant's report; network meeting (7-8 September 2010).

Nada Holc, National Education Institute OE Maribor.
- ECML project: "Training teachers to use the European Language Portfolio - follow-up project" (ELP-TT3) (2010-2011); network meeting (23-24 September 2010).
- ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 March 2011).

Saška Horvat, Gimnazija Novo mesto.
ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches" (CARAP) (2008-2011); workshop (23-25 February 2011).

Saša Jazbec, Philosophische Fakultät Maribor.
ECML project: "Content and Language Integrated Learning through languages other than English - getting started" (CLIL-LOTE-START) (2008-2011); workshop (9-11 June 2010).

Vanda Laznik, Gomilsko.
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).

Saša Podgoršek, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009).

Breda Poličar, Gimnazija Poljane, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Mobility programmes for plurilingual and intercultural education – tools for language teachers" (PluriMobil) (2010-2011); workshop (22-24 March 2011).

Darinka Šaubah Kovič, Teacher of English, Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Relating language examinations to the CEFR" (ClassRelEx) (2010-2011); workshop (24-26 November 2010).

Andrej Stopar, Head of the Subject Testing Committee for English for the Vocational Matura, Department of English, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana.
ECML project: "Guidelines for university language testing" (GULT) (2008-2011); workshop (26-28 May 2010).

Susanne Volcanšek, National Education Institute of Slovenia, Novo Mesto.
ECML project: "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011); workshop (19-20 May 2011).

Coordinators and team members of training and consultancy events

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

Lea Štiberc, ZRSZ.
ECML training and consultancy: "Setting up learning environments where modern languages flourish (EOL)" (team member).

Slovenia: 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

ECML conference, workshop and network meeting participants

Coordinators and team members of training and consultancy events