Malta: experts involved in ECML activities

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. 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 of 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); ECML project: "Mediation in teaching, learning and assessment" (workshop 18-19 May 2021), participant's report; ECML project: "CLIL in languages other than English – Successful transitions across educational stages" (workshop 16-17 November 2022), 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: "Developping 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)
  -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 - 1st 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); participant’s workshop report
  
  

• 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); participant’s workshop report (pending) 
  
  

• 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); participant’s workshop report (pending) 
  
  

• 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); participant’s workshop report
  
  

• 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); participant's workshop report
  
  

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

• 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); participant's workshop report (pending) 
  
  

• 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); participant's workshop report
  
  

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