French Institute in India and Goa University to host International Training for Teachers of French
Goa – The French Institute in India (IFI), in collaboration with Goa University, is happy to announce the organisation of the International Training for Teachers of French 2023, which will take place from 22nd May to 26th May, 2023 in Goa. This training will host around 70 Teachers of French from India and neighbouring countries.
Since 2015, this is the 8th edition of the programme organised by the French Institute in India. All participants will attend a training of 30 hours (2×15-hour modules) during the week on specific aspects of teaching methodology. The training programme will be conducted by four expert-trainers from France & India.
The training programme will cover a variety of teaching methodology topics such as introducing the Francophone world in French language classes, using phonetics to improve pronunciation, developing a systematic and efficient lesson plan adapted to Indian language class, teaching grammar in an action-oriented approach, developing learners’ oral skills, and using assessment to improve the learning process.
The opening ceremony will be held on Monday, 22nd May 2023, at 9 AM in the presence of the Consul General of France in Mumbai, Mr. Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, and the Vice-Chancellor of Goa University, Prof. Harilal B. Menon.
The event will conclude with a closing convocation ceremony on Friday, 26th May 2023, at 5.30 PM in the presence of Deputy Consul of France in Mumbai, Mr. Sami Bouakaze.
“The International Training Programme organised in Goa by the French Institute in India intends to improve French language teaching skills for the participants. The best way to emulate learners is to have very well-trained French language teachers in order to open the door to the richness of Francophone culture in all the 5 continents” said Mr. Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet, Consul General of France in Mumbai.
“I am extremely glad that Goa University is collaborating with the Institut Francais in India to organise this prestigious International French Teachers Training Programme on the campus of Goa University. Empowering teachers with the skills and knowledge to inspire future generations of global citizens through language education, our International French Teachers training programme equips educators with the tools they need to create an immersive and engaging learning environment that prepares students for success in a future diverse and interconnected world,” said Prof. Harilal B. Menon, Vice-Chancellor of Goa University.
“We are happy to be in Goa University to host this important training programme for French language teachers. This year’s event is a significant step in promoting French language teaching and learning in India & its neighbouring countries” said Ms. Fatiha Kammoussi, Attaché for Cooperation in Education at the French Institute India.
The event promises to be an excellent opportunity for French language teachers to enhance their teaching skills and to update their knowledge in modern teaching techniques.