Annual Report 2024 - Flipbook - Page 32
330 FLAs and CTs registered for the first round of support sessions of the 2024-2025 academic year, in
October 2024. These in-person sessions were delivered by PPLI Education Officers and Associates in venues
nationwide over a two-week period, and participants had the choice of a wide range of dates and venues.
These sessions looked at ideas to develop collaboration and plan for the academic year ahead. They also
provided FLAs with opportunities to network with other FLAs based in their host regions.
PPLI organised dedicated online Communities of Practice for FLAs in November 2024. Finally, in December
2024, PPLI supported the Journée internationale des assistants de langue event organised by the French
Embassy, which celebrates French FLAs and their work.
Feedback on induction from the FLAs was very positive, with comments including:
“Thank you so much
for all the info and work you
put into this programme
“The information
was really important
I feel like being in really good
hands, thanks!”
“Very informative,
competent and likeable
presenters and I loved the
opportunity to connect
with fellow FLAs :)”
and useful”
“Everything was
perfect!”
Some feedback from participants of CT-FLA support session one – October 2024:
“This was a lovely and productive session. It was nice to meet everyone and exchange with them”
Monaghan Education Centre – October 2024
“Very good session with lots of great ideas and time to collaborate”
Drumcondra Education Centre – October 2024
“The 8-point-plan and calendar were especially helpful. It gave us an opportunity to plan
ahead and discuss with the other FLAs and cooperating teachers from my school”.
Galway Education Centre – October 2024
Impact:
•
In 2024, as a result of feedback received during the 2023-24 programme, PPLI expanded its support for the
FLA scheme. This support assisted FLAs, CTs, and schools in their preparations for arrivals of FLAs.
It furthermore contributed to the development of effective collaborative teaching and learning practices
that drew on FLA participation in school life.
Next Steps:
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•
Roll out FLA-CT support session two (January 2025)
•
Review timings of pre-arrival supports for CTs
•
Provide and expand the information session for successful schools (May 2025)
- PPLI ANNUAL REPORT 2024 -
