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Mediation in Language Education

This webinar will introduce participants to the concept of mediation and its crucial role in language teaching, learning, and assessment within primary and secondary schools.

The session will focus on the METLA project objectives and its Teaching Guide, highlighting its potential use in teacher training.

Key Topics and Practical Focus

Using practical examples of mediation tasks in various languages, participants will explore the METLA databank and learn how it can assist teachers in creating materials to develop and assess students' mediation skills.

The session will provide concrete strategies for teachers to:

• Adapt tasks across different languages, proficiency levels, and learner groups.

• Utilize learners' heritage and home languages.

• Integrate pluricultural components into multilingual activities.

• Foster intercultural understanding, openness, and respect for diversity.

• Assess mediation performance, with an emphasis on formative assessment.

Target Audience

The webinar is primarily designed for teachers and teacher trainers at primary and secondary levels. It is also relevant for:

• Educational authorities involved in foreign language teacher training.

• Decision-makers such as school leaders, curriculum planners, and materials developers.

Speakers: Maria STATHOPOULOU, Greece and Magdalini LIONTOU, Finland

Recorded 13 November 2025

Webinar in English: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6wRpcbs6o8
Webinar in French: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cr1HtyIiIEY
Download: Powerpoint presentation