TEFE: Teachers of English for Future Europe

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Solicitamos la participación en el proyecto TEFE en la convocatoria de 2020 para abordar la necesidad de preparar a futuros profesores de inglés para la empleabilidad y la movilidad en toda la Unión Europea.

Nuestro proyecto se dirigió a educadores universitarios, estudiantes de magisterio de inglés, profesores recién titulados y mentores. Las actividades incluyeron visitas de aprendizaje experiencial, formación del personal, programas de estudio y una conferencia TEFE. Los impactos del proyecto incluyeron la promoción continua de la visión TEFE, el fomento de la movilidad de los estudiantes de magisterio y la promoción de la internacionalización en las instituciones.

En resumen, el Proyecto TEFE tenía como objetivo modernizar la formación docente, preparar al profesorado de inglés para la empleabilidad y la movilidad, y contribuir al avance del EEES 2025.

Referencia del proyecto: 2020-1-CZ01-KA203-078201

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Output 4: Publicity
(2023) Desconocido
The Output 4 Appendix, "Publicity," provides a concise summary of the TEFE project's promotional activities on TEFE Consortium universities' websites and social media accounts. This document, presented in a chart format, includes 23 items and contributions that complement the project's videos, newsletters, live streams, and student-generated social media posts. Each entry in the chart provides the release date, original title, hosting site, a brief description, and an active link. This resource serves as a reference for tracking and enhancing the project's promotional efforts.
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TEFE project fact sheet
(2023) Desconocido
A visual summary of the project's key information, activities, and achievements.
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TEFE Glossary
(2023) Desconocido
The TEFE Glossary, developed over the three-year TEFE project through consultation and discussion of key ITP concepts, serves as a fundamental reference. Its primary objective is to provide accurate definitions and explanations, fostering a shared understanding of essential concepts related to international teaching practice (ITP) within the TEFE project. This resource plays an important role in harmonising terminology and promoting clarity, supporting the project's goals for ITP and employability competences.
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Output 4. TEFE communications strategy and TEFE collaborative online international learning (COIL) platform
(2023) Desconocido
Output 4, TEFE's Communications Strategy and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Platform, jointly developed by Jagiellonian University (Poland) and Public University of Navarra (Spain), are essential for TEFE project communication and collaboration. The Communications Strategy is the framework for effective project communication, promotion, and dissemination, ensuring widespread recognition and engagement. The TEFE COIL Platform serves as the project's digital interface, using tools like Teams and Moodle to facilitate dynamic project cycles. It hosts project resources, including the TEFE Framework and Toolkit, alongside forums, a participant community, and a Partner Zone. This platform promotes collaboration and interactive engagement, with three sections: 1) Social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, ResearchGate, YouTube); 2) Virtual platforms (Moodle, Office 365); and 3) the official TEFE website, offering a comprehensive digital ecosystem for project participants.
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O1_Appendix, TEFE Diagnostic of internationalisation support initiatives
(2023) Desconocido
The O1_Appendix, 'TEFE Diagnostic of Internationalisation Support Initiatives,' is a tabular representation based on the TEFE Index, which encapsulates the internationalisation measures implemented by the TEFE consortium universities (refer to O1 Appendix: TEFE Diagnostic of Internationalisation Support Initiatives). This table serves as a valuable tool for assessing the current landscape by facilitating a comparative analysis of internationalisation efforts among the TEFE universities. It offers a visual representation of both commonalities and areas ripe for development.
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TEFE Types of internationalisation and students´ involvement
(2023) Desconocido
The figure 'TEFE Types of Internationalisation and Students' Involvement' complements the TEFE Index of Internationalisation Support Initiatives by illustrating the relationships between the three types of internationalisation and the involvement of students, emphasising the importance of underlying support initiatives. See also pp. 34-35 of the TEFE Final Publication.
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TEFE Framework for the internationalisation of teaching practice and employability
(2023) Lohrova, Helena; Proskova, Alena; Petru, Ivo; Darics, Erika; Kurtoglu-Hooton, Nur; Morris-Adams, Muna; Lacko, Ivan; Steyne, Linda; Reid, Eva; Kleban, Marcin; Jaroszek, Marcin; Kowalska-Stasiak, Ewa; Trepczynska, Magdalena; Bueno-Alastuey, María Camino; Aznárez Mauleón, Mónica; Lasheras Balduz, Jesús Ángel; Pérez Goya, Unai; Fitz, Karsten; Fuchs, Hans-Stephan; Sodemann, Anika; Fischler, Teresa; Schallmoser, Karin; Ragaller, Maximilian; Wawra, Daniela; Brunsmeier, Sonja
The TEFE Framework for the Internationalisation of Teaching Practice and Employability is the project´s final publication. It provides a comprehensive project methodology consisting of four key intellectual outputs: 1) TEFE Internationalisation of Teaching Practice (ITP); 2) TEFE Framework for Internationalisation of Teaching Practice and Employability; 3) TEFE Toolkit of Diagnostic and Evaluation Tools; 4) TEFE Communications Strategy and COIL Platform. Supplementary materials include the TEFE Charter and TEFE Glossary. Overall, the TEFE Framework complements teacher education study programmes and broadens the understanding of the importance of internationalisation in teacher education.
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TEFE final publication structure
(2023) Desconocido
A visual summary of the TEFE Framework for the Internationalisation of Teaching Practice and Employability publication contents.
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Output 2: Figure O2.4. The TEFE conceptual model: nurturing the growth of employability competences for internationalisation
(2023) Desconocido
Figure O2.4, 'The TEFE Conceptual Model: Nurturing the Growth of Employability Competences for Internationalisation,' visually represents the evolution of three integral employability competences in the TEFE framework: Intercultural Communicative Competence (ICC), Professional Teacher Competence for Internationalisation (PTCI), and Global Civic Competence (GCC). The model highlights the dynamic interconnectedness of these competences, guiding individuals and institutions in competency development within English language education. Key features of the TEFE Conceptual Model include the interplay of competences, personalised entry based on prior experience, a spiralling growth trajectory, influencers of development, and the pivotal role of internationalisation. In summary, this model encapsulates TEFE's approach to holistic competence growth, acknowledging the uniqueness of each learner's journey and fostering teaching excellence.
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TEFE project structure. Teachers of English for Future Europe (TEFE): EU mobility and employability project structure
(2023) Desconocido
A visual summary of the project's core intellectual outputs and delivery activities, including the division of project roles across the TEFE consortium.
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Output 2: Figure O2.5. The TEFE methodology
(2023) Desconocido
Figure O2.5, 'The TEFE Methodology,' visually encapsulates the methodology introduced in Output 2. It illustrates the interconnectedness of the TEFE project's four key outputs and underscores the significance of institutional commitment to internationalisation. The TEFE Methodology is designed to enhance graduate employability by equipping future English teachers with the skills necessary for international employment. It fosters experiential and reflective learning, focusing on human and social capital development, individual behaviours, and attributes.
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Output 3: Appendix 1. Classroom observation form for individual notes
(2023) Desconocido
The Classroom Observation Form, a critical tool for monitoring and assessing teaching interactions, is divided into four sections (A, B, C, and D). Each section focuses on a distinct aspect: A addresses classroom and social interaction norms, B explores hierarchy and power dynamics, C emphasizes effective communication, and D fosters self and cultural awareness. These key foci, guided by cultural theory, provide valuable insights into classroom dynamics, enabling observers to assess transferable skills and professional teacher knowledge. After observation, a reflection form is completed to encourage discussion and analysis. The form was refined and piloted during the project's Intensive Study Programmes, ensuring its effectiveness. See Appendix 1 for the final version of the observation criteria.
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Output 3: TEFE toolkit of diagnostic and evaluation tools
(2023) Desconocido
Output 3, the TEFE Toolkit of Diagnostic and Evaluation Tools, developed under the leadership of Aston University (United Kingdom), offers a research-informed portfolio of resources designed to support the goals of Outputs 1 and 2. At the heart of the toolkit's development is the emphasis on fostering critical reflective teaching practice, as previous research has demonstrated its importance for professional growth and pedagogical development. These skills are fundamental for all teachers, regardless of their experience levels. The toolkit equips TEFE Consortium members to effectively guide student teachers through ITP preparation and evaluation, enhancing the quality and effectiveness of teacher education. It includes various components, such as ITP planning resources, tools to enhance employability awareness, and self-learning materials.
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Output 3: Classroom observation tool
(2023) Desconocido
The Classroom Observation Tool is a novel and specialised resource developed within the TEFE project. This tool offers a distinct approach to classroom observation, tailored to International Teaching Practice (ITP) contexts. The Classroom Observation Tool extends beyond conventional interactions, fostering reflection within and beyond the classroom. It prompts consideration of diverse interactional phenomena, including power dynamics and cultural identity. The Classroom Observation Tool aims to stimulate critical reflective teaching practices, effectively connecting classroom dynamics with the development of transferable employability skills. To achieve this, it draws upon cultural theory and focuses on four key dimensions: norms of classroom interaction, hierarchy and power, communication with various stakeholders, and managing the unexpected.
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Output 1: TEFE internationalisation of teaching practice (ITP)
(2023) Desconocido
Output 1, TEFE Internationalisation of Teaching Practice (TEFE ITP), is an integral part of the broader TEFE Framework for the Internationalisation of Teaching Practice and Employability. It aims to stimulate educators, teacher mentors, and student teachers, fostering a mindset embracing internationalisation as a fundamental aspect of teacher education within the TEFE Consortium. The TEFE ITP provides key orientations, opportunities, and challenges associated with internationalisation in teacher education. It introduces the TEFE Roadmap for the Internationalisation of Teaching Practice (ITP Roadmap) as well as the TEFE Index of Internationalisation Support Initiatives (TEFE Index). The output outlines an organisational development approach to internationalisation, equipping educators and student teachers with the knowledge and tools to integrate internationalisation. This resource informs the development and implementation of the ITP initiative within the TEFE Consortium and beyond.
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Output 2: Figure O2.3: The TEFE framework for the internationalisation of teaching practice and employability – Competences chart
(2023) Desconocido
Figure O2.3, "The TEFE Framework for the Internationalisation of Teaching Practice and Employability – Competences Chart," serves as a visual representation of the TEFE Framework's architecture. This framework, developed collaboratively within the TEFE Consortium over three years, introduces three core employability competences (ICC, PTCI, and GCC) and their sub-competences. The TEFE Framework is designed with a dual structure to support both university educators and student teachers of English, providing essential competences and an assessment framework. It encompasses two main components: one that identifies and develops employability competences and another that facilitates candidate self-assessment and structured reflection. This structured approach empowers future teachers to comprehensively develop the skills and competences necessary for effective teaching in diverse global classrooms.
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TEFE case studies
(2023) Desconocido
The TEFE Case Studies, gleaned over the three years in five European countries (Czechia, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and Spain), encapsulate the diverse perspectives and experiences of student teachers, teacher mentors, and newly qualified teachers (NQTs). These stories offer real-world insights and lessons in teacher education, serving as tangible evidence of the positive impact of the internationalisation activities on young teachers of English in general and the influence of TEFE specifically.
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Output 2: TEFE framework for the internationalisation of teaching practice and employability
(2023) Desconocido
Output 2, the TEFE Framework for the Internationalisation of Teaching Practice and Employability, plays a pivotal role within the comprehensive TEFE Framework for ITP. Its core objective is to equip prospective English teachers with essential international employability competences, enabling them to excel in International Teaching Practice both within the Consortium partner institutions and on a wider international scale. The TEFE Framework defines the employability competences necessary for successful ITP, presents pedagogical tools, identifies skills gaps, and outlines a conceptual model for their development. It employs a practice-based methodology, underpinned by the TEFE Charter and complemented by the TEFE Case Studies. Output 2 underscores the need to cultivate the international perspective in developing the employability, mobility, and professional identity of future teachers of English to ensure their enduring success in the teaching profession.
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TEFE roadmap for the internationalisation of teaching practice
(2023) Desconocido
The TEFE Roadmap for the Internationalisation of Teaching Practice (TEFE Roadmap), is an integral part of Output 1 – TEFE Internationalisation of Teaching Practice. It is conceptualised as a strategic and practical resource tailored for teacher educators and higher education institutions. The roadmap facilitates the implementation of internationalisation as a continuous process, offering two distinct starting points: one for university and faculty management and administration, and the other for student teachers. While not every step may be necessary for every implementation, the roadmap ensures a convergence of perspectives from the institution's 'above' and the student teachers' 'below'. This resource is designed to guide the seamless integration of internationalisation into teacher education programmes.

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