The French Institute in India (IFI), in collaboration with Amity School of Foreign Languages, is organizing the International Training for Teachers of French, which will take place from May 27th to May 31st, 2024 at Amity University’s Noida campus.
The “Université pédagogique régionale” will cater to more than 86 French language teachers from India and the countries of Central and South Asia. It aims to provide pedagogical training tailored to the teaching contexts of French in schools, universities, and Alliances Françaises, taking into account the identified needs in these institutions.
Since 2015, this is the 9th edition of the program organized by the French Institute in India. All participants will attend a training of 30 hours (2×15-hour modules) during the week on specific aspects of teaching methodology. The training program will be conducted by 6 expert trainers from France and India.
The training program will cover a variety of topics, including Teaching French for Specific Purposes (FSP), adopting the principles of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in class to assess and motivate learners, recreational activities and pedagogical games in language class, pedagogy for large groups and differentiated instruction in language class, Full utilization of FLE Textbook: strategies and techniques, creative writing as a pedagogical tool, and placing Francophonie at the heart of French language learning.
The opening ceremony will be held on Monday, May 27th, 2024, at 9 AM in the presence of the Counsellor for Education, Science & Culture, Embassy of France, and Director of the French Institute in India, Mr. Emmanuel Lebrun-Damiens, and Vice Chancellor, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla.
“The International Training Program is the largest on-site training event for French language teachers in India. In the context of remarkable Franco-Indian cooperation, where France wishes to welcome 30,000 Indian students by 2030, nothing could be better than this meeting aimed at strengthening the skills of a large number of teachers and, in turn, better prepare young Indians for international studies and give them access to a wider range of professional opportunities!” said Mr. Emmanuel Lebrun-Damiens.
“I wholeheartedly support this international training initiative, empowering educators to elevate French language education with excellence and cross-cultural understanding.” said Prof. (Dr.) Balvinder Shukla.
The event promises to be an excellent opportunity for French language teachers to enhance their teaching skills and to update their knowledge in modern teaching techniques.
