Authors:
J. Enrique Agudo
;
Mercedes Rico
;
Paula Ferreira
;
Héctor Sánchez
and
Patricia Edwards
Affiliation:
University of Extremadura, Spain
Keyword(s):
e-Learning, Foreign Language, EU Professions, Moodle.
Related
Ontology
Subjects/Areas/Topics:
Authoring Tools and Content Development
;
Computer-Supported Education
;
e-Learning
;
e-Learning Hardware and Software
;
e-Learning Platforms
;
Information Technologies Supporting Learning
;
Learning/Teaching Methodologies and Assessment
;
Pedagogy Enhancement with e-Learning
;
Simulation and Modeling
;
Simulation Tools and Platforms
;
Web-Based Learning, Wikis and Blogs
Abstract:
Developing international standards of professional competence over the last few decades has become a key issue for countries worldwide. In this endeavour education is recognized as a crucial element towards reaching goals. Two major competencies are highlighted by today’s experts for job marketability: An operational command of 1- foreign languages, and 2- new technologies. Regarding the first context, this paper addresses the question of practical needs in foreign language competency for selected working collectives, the business sectors of trade and commerce in this case, and aims to create English courses at intermediate /upper-intermediate level, namely B1 and B2, two of the competence standards (A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2) established in the Council of Europe to the certification of languages for professional purposes. With respect to the latter and second cornerstone on which this proposal is based, technological literacy, an interactive platform for L2 e-learning through Moodle is
proposed, as is the development of tools for the teaching-learning process. The target users of this particular proposal consist of individuals with specific foreign language learning and technology-based needs at work in the service sectors of sales and accommodations.
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