Children from ethnic minorities and who have language needs are being singled out for special treatment in the Budget.
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/a-shortsighted-blow-to-language-skills-of-children-1706878.html
NUI Galway will host the first Modern Languages’ Community of Practice Symposium on Friday December 5th. This free, fun-packed event will look at innovative ways of introducing technology into the classroom, give you a chance to discuss ideas with your colleagues, and allow you some time to get your hands dirty and actually use the technologies yourselves.
An outline of the days activities:
| Time | Friday 5th December |
| 9:30am | Welcome address: Professor Jim Ward & Dr. Edward Herring |
| 9:45am | Keynote speaker: Joe Dale |
| 10:45am | Coffee |
| 11:00am | Practitioners’ Showcase |
| 12:15pm | Lunch |
| 1:30pm | Steering Group Meeting |
| 2:30pm | Parallel workshops |
| 4:15pm | Symposium close |
More details and registration information available here.
Pilar is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Spanish at the National University of Ireland Galway.
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