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Here is an opportunity to see some of the provision that exists to support the education workforce to develop their Welsh language skills and to teach through the medium of Welsh.
Here is an opportunity to see some of the provision that exists to support the education workforce to develop their Welsh language skills and to teach through the medium of Welsh.
Sabbatical Courses
Sabbatical Courses
The Welsh Language Sabbatical Scheme has a central role to play in developing practitioners' Welsh skills and their ability to teach through the medium of Welsh. The Scheme provides Welsh language methodology and training for teachers and classroom assistants in primary and secondary schools throughout Wales.
The Scheme gives practitioners the opportunity to do the following:
improve their Welsh skills.
ensure they have the awareness and confidence to use language teaching methodologies.
learn subject specific terminology.
The scheme is open to practitioners currently working in Wales. Requests from supply staff may be considered subject to certain conditions.
All courses are free. The Welsh Government will also pay a grant towards the costs of supply staff and reimburse any additional travel costs incurred by people taking part in the scheme.
More details can be found here about the Welsh in a Year course.
Also, here is a link to a package of supporting resources for teachers and teaching assistants who have attended or are interested in the Welsh Sabbatical courses. Camau Nesaf (Next Steps)
The National Centre for Learning Welsh
The National Centre for Learning Welsh
The National Centre for Learning Welsh is responsible for all aspects of the Dysgu Cymraeg/ Learn Welsh sector. Learn Welsh courses for the education workforce are available free of charge.
There’s a wide choice available, including:
Courses tailored for the education workforce. Education Workforce | Learn Welsh
Online self-study courses.
Learn Welsh courses in the community, face to face and online.
Here are some of the courses being offered:
Taster courses online
Taster courses online
You can start learning Welsh by following these online taster courses. They introduce vocabulary and everyday expressions and are available to everyone, free of charge. Some courses are tailored for different sectors, for example for teachers and head teachers.
Entry and Foundation online courses with tutor sessions.
An Entry level course for total beginners, or a Foundation course as a progression. 28 units, approximately 120 hours of learning with 12 months to complete, including online sessions with your tutor. You would be starting with pronunciation, then Language patterns – in the context of education. By the end of the course, you would be able to communicate on a basic level, have key vocabulary, knowledge of strategies and methodologies of learning a language and more CONFIDENCE!
The courses will be available in September 2024 and January 2025. Go to Self-study Entry Level to register interest, complete the short form, and the course tutor will be in touch with a link for registration.
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