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Resources from the think tank on transversal competences in language education

On February 8th and 9th, 2022, a transnational think tank on “Transversal competences in language education” took place, during which representatives from more than 30 ECML member States participated to exchange their thoughts, experiences and ideas related to the topic. This is an overview of what was discussed during those two days – in the form of video clips, PowerPoint slides and additional materials.

COMPILATION BY RICHARD ROSSNER AND KATJA ZAKI

This graphic summarises the key issues that were addressed in
a background document and further explored during the think tank.



A. Orientation: Introduction and summary of pre-think tank survey B. Concepts and frameworks: towards a shared understanding of transversal competences (TCs) C. Taking stock of TCs in European education: TCs in national and regional curricula D. TCs in teacher education and teacher development E. Moving forward: challenges and opportunities in working on TCs in foreign language education F. Key areas for future work identified by think tank participants



A. Orientierung: Einführung und Zusammenfassung der Befragung in Vorbereitung auf den Think Tank B. Konzepte und Referenzrahmen: Der Weg zu einem gemeinsamen Verständnis von transversalen Kompetenzen C. Bilanz ziehen über transversale Kompetenzen in der europäischen Bildung: Transversale Kompetenzen in nationalen/schulischen Curricula D. Transversale Kompetenzen in Lehrer:innenbildung und -fortbildung E. Ausblick: Herausforderungen und Chancen bei der Arbeit mit transversalen Kompetenzen in der Fremdsprachenbildung F. Von den Teilnehmenden des Think Tanks aufgezeigte Schlüsselbereiche für künftige Arbeiten

Report of the think tank

BY DAVID NEWBY,
with contributions from
Paula Mattila and Richard Rossner

Transversal competences frameworks and websites



Reference Framework of Competences for Democratic Culture (3 volumes) (Council of Europe, 2018) Key Competences for Lifelong Learning - a European Reference Framework (European Union, 2019) UN Agenda 2030 – sustainable development goals Learning Compass 2030 (OECD, 2019) Transversal Competencies in Education Policy and Practice (UNESCO, 2015) Assessment of Transversal Competencies. Policies and Practice in the Asian-Pacific Region (UNESCO, 2016) Global Framework of Transferable Skills (UNICEF, 2019) The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) website (Harvard University, 2021)