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Constructive alignment

This module explains the importance of adapting a constructivist approach and aligning teaching, learning and assessing languages at university and in vocational trainiing. This module can be used by teacher educators in initial teacher education or in professional development programmes aiming at introducing the concept to teachers. Furthermore, teachers can use this module for self-study purposes in order to learn more about constructive alignment,

Videos

Introductory video 

A video that provides a short summary and key aspects of constructive alignment.

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The model of constructive alignment

This video offers a more detailed description of the constructive alignment and provides its key aspects.

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Designing tasks when applying constructive alignment

This video explains how to put constructive alignment into practice and how it affects task design.

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How to design rating scales when applying constructive alignment

This video explains how to put constructive alignment into practice and in particular how to design rating scales.

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Script of the videos

A script of the videos, for those who prefer reading to watching.

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Resources for professional development

Examples of tasks for use in professional development programmes

Ideas for tasks teacher educators can use in teacher education and in professional development activities. Teacher educators can adapt the tasks to their individual contexts.

Examples of tasks for use in professional development programmes