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Iceland: 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

Caterina Poggi, Faculty of Languages and Cultures, University of Iceland.
ECML project: team member of the project "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages".

2016-2019 – Languages at the heart of learning

Brynhildur Anna Ragnarsđóttir, Language Studio in Laugalækjarskóli, Reykjavík.
ECML project: team member of the project "Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC) (2016-2018).

2012-2015 – Learning through languages

Sigurborg Jónsdóttir, FIPLV Nordic-Baltic Region, Reykjavik.
ECML project: team member of the project "Empowering language networks – Tools for mediating ECML resources" (LACS) (2012-2015).

2008-2011 – Empowering language professionals

Sigurborg Jónsdóttir, Secretary General FIPLV Europe, Treasurer FIPLV Nordic-Baltic Region.
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

Renata Emilsson Peskova, University of Iceland.
ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment"; workshop (18-19 May 2021); participant's report.

Gísli Hvanndal Ólafsson, University of Iceland.
ECML project: "CEFR Companion Volume implementation toolbox"; workshop (14-15 September 2021); participant's report.

Caterina Poggi, University of Iceland.
- ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages"; network meeting (8-9 June 2021).
- ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages"; workshop (16-17 November 2022); participant's report.

Charlotte Eliza Wolff, University of Iceland.
ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment"; workshop (18-19 May 2021); participant's report.

2016-2019 – Languages at the heart of learning

Pilar Concheiro, University of Iceland, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "Digital literacy for the teaching and learning of languages"; workshop (10-11 October 2017).

Reynir Thor Eggertsson, Menntaskólinn í Kópavogi (Kópavogur Institute of Education), Reykjavik.
ECML project: "Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC); workshop (10-11 November 2016) .

Júlía Guðný Hreinsdóttir, Communication Centre for Deaf and Hard of hearing, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "Promoting excellence in sign language instruction" (PRO-Sign2); workshop (1-2 March 2017); participant's report.

Thorhildur Oddsdóttir, University of Iceland, School of Humanities, Kopavogur.
ECML project: "Action research communities for language teachers" (ARC); network meeting (3-5 May 2018); workshop (10-11 November 2016).

Svanlaug Pálsdóttir, The Commercial College of Iceland, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "A quality assurance matrix for CEFR use" (CEFR-QualiMatrix); workshop (15-16 November 2016).

Dröfn Rafnsdóttir, Center for Language and Literacy, Office of Education and Youth, Reykjavik.
ECML project: "A roadmap for schools to support the language(s) of schooling"; workshop (15-16 November 2018).

Imke Schirmacher, Lágafellsskóli, Mosfellsbær.
ECML project: "Developing language awareness in subject classes"; network meeting (18-19 October 2018); workshop (16-17 November 2017); participant's report.

Emmanuelle-Solveig Simha, Landakotsskoli, Reykjavik.
ECML project: "Learning environments where modern languages flourish" (EOL); workshop (7-8 March 2019).

Kriselle Lou Suson Jónsdóttir, Department of Education and Youth, City of Reykjavík, Reykjavík.
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).

Vala Sigurlaug Valdimarsdottir, Mimir-Life Long Learning Centre, Reykjavik.
ECML project: "Language for work – Tools for professional development"; workshop (23-24 October 2018).

Charlotte Eliza Wolff, University of Iceland, School of Education, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "Towards a Common European Framework of Reference for language teachers"; workshop (3-4 October 2018).

2012-2015 – Learning through languages

Jóhanna Thelma Einarsdóttir, University of Iceland School of Education, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "European portfolio for pre-primary educators – The plurilingual and intercultural dimension" (PEPELINO); workshop (21-22 April 2015); workshop (12-13 December 2013).

Agústa Unnur Gunnarsdóttir, Breidholt College, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "Plurilingual and intercultural learning through mobility – Practical resources for teachers and teacher trainers" (PluriMobil); workshop (5-7 February 2014).

Júlía Guðný Hreinsdóttir, Communication Centre for Deaf and Hard of hearing, Reykjavík.
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); workshop (15-17 April 2013); participant's report.

Anna Jeeves, University of Iceland, Faculty of Teacher Education, Reykjavik.
ECML project: "ECML publications for plurilingual and intercultural education in use" (PIU); workshop (26-28 March 2014); participant's report.

Fríða Bjarney Jónsdóttir, Reykjavik's Department of Education and Youth, Reykjavik.
ECML project: "Towards whole-school language curricula – Examples of practice in schools" (PlurCur); workshop (7-8 May 2015); participant's report.

Sigrun Ólafsdóttir, International Office of Education, University of Iceland, Reykjavik.
ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures" (FREPA National Networks); workshop (21-23 November 2012).

Brynhildur Anna Ragnarsdóttir, Tungumálaver/ Language Studio, Laugalaekjarskóli.
ECML project: "Empowering language networks – Tools for mediating ECML resources" (LACS); network meeting (10-11 February 2015); workshop (22-23 May 2014).

María Sastre Padrò, National Hospital of Iceland-Radiotherapy, Reykjavik.
ECML project: "Involving parents in plurilingual and intercultural education" (CARAP for parents); workshop (28-30 April 2014).

Imke Schirmacher, Lágafellsskóli, Mosfellsbær.
ECML project: "Language skills for successful subject learning – CEFR linked descriptors for mathematics and history/civics" (Language descriptors); workshop (7-8 March 2013).

Eyjólfur Már Sigurdsson, Háskóla Islands (University of Iceland Language Centre), Reykjavík.
- National Nominating Authorities; workshop (12-13 June 2014).
- 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).

Vala Sigurlaug Valdimarsdottir, Mimir-Life Long Learning Centre, Reykjavik.
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.

Sigríður Vala Vignisdóttir (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), RANNÍS Icelandic Centre for Research, Reykjavik.
ECML project: National Contact Points; workshop (12-13 June 2014).

Kristin R Vilhjalmsdottir, Reykjavik City Library, Reykjavik.
ECML project: "Collaborative community approach to migrant education – A virtual open course for educators"; workshop (25-27 June 2014).

Marín Þórsdóttir, Red Cross Reykjavík branch, Reykjavik.
ECML project: "Using open resources to develop online teaching skills" (More DOTS); workshop (30-31 October 2012).

2008-2011 – Empowering language professionals

Anna Kristjana Asmundsdottir, Fluðaskoli, Flúðir.
ECML projects:
- "Mobility programmes for plurilingual and intercultural education – tools for language teachers" (PluriMobil) (2010-2011); workshop (22-24 March 2011); network meeting (13-14 September 2012).

Auður Aðalsteinsdóttir, The Educational Testing Institute, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "Training in relating language examinations to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages" (RelEx) (2009); workshop (13-15 May 2009).

Robert Berman, School of Education, University of Iceland, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches" (CARAP) (2008-2011); workshop (23-25 February 2011).

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

Bernd Hammerschmidt, Language teacher in secondary schools and at the University of Iceland, University of Iceland, Language Centre, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (4-5 December 2008).

Anna Jeeves, University of Iceland, Faculty of Foreign Languages, Literature and Linguistics, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "Classroom assessment related to the Common European Framework of Reference" (ClassRelEx) (2010-2011); workshop (24-26 November 2010).

Ragnheiður Jóna Jónsdóttir, Kopavogur.
- ECML project: "Language associations and collaborative support" (LACS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 December 2009).
- ECML Conference 2011.

María de Lourdes Pérez Mateos, Módurmál, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "Minority languages, collateral languages and bi-/plurilingual education" (EBP-ICI) (2008-2011); workshop (16-18 February 2011).

Brynhildur Anna Ragnarsdóttir, Head of The Language Studio, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "The European Language Portfolio in whole-school use" (ELP-WSU) (2008-2011); workshop (19-20 May 2011).

Marguerite Semey, Menntaskolinn vid Hamrahlid, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "Developing online teaching skills" (DOTS) (2008-2011); workshop (10-11 March 2011).

Sveinbjörg Sveinbjörnsdóttir, Head of Language Department, Reykjavík.
ECML project: "Majority language instruction as a basis for plurilingual education" (MARILLE) (2009-2011); workshop (15-16 December 2009).

Nedelina Stoyanova Ivanova, The Communication Centre for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Reykjavík.
ECML Conference 2011.

Sigríður Vala Vignisdóttir (e-mail 1, e-mail 2), RANNÍS Icelandic Centre for Research, Reykjavik.
ECML project: National Contact Points/ National Nominating Authorities; workshop (29-30 June 2010).

ECML Professional Network Forum

2016-2019 – Languages at the heart of learning

Gudrun Gisladottir, EU, Civil Society Platform for Multilingualism.
7th meeting of the Professional Network Forum on Language Education (8-9 December 2016).

Coordinators and team members of training and consultancy events

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

Brynhildur Anna Ragnarsđóttir, Language Studio in Laugalækjarskóli, Reykjavík.
ECML training and consultancy: "Enhancing language learning and teaching through action research communities for language teachers" (team member).