Taking into account my personal teaching context, what would be the advantages and disadvantages of using the ELP with my groups?

Before to start with the explanation, we have to ask ourself what is the Language European Portfolio (PEL).This document is an online resource where languages learners can describe their language learning and cultural experiences.

The use the ELP in the classroom is useful for the pupils. Initially it is possible that the ELP be a burden to the student, but they will be more animate when they know there will no final exam. Thanks to ELP the student can quiz yourself.

The portfolio has been created using three parts. The first one is the “linguistic passport” Its a table where students describe their language experiences lived along their life’s. Using the passport, the student can see their skills through the 4 skills, listening, reading, speaking and writing.

PEL contains also the ”language biography ” where the students describe their language experiences. This part is created to guide the learning process and evaluate their progress while they reflect on it.

Finally, there is the last part, the “record”. In this part you can save examples work services for asset test or demonstrate each language skills.

It is a tool that accompany the learning process. The pupil knows his starting point from the beginning and also knows their evolution. The student can know the learning process and he knows things he has to improve. As the ELP is a continuous work, the pupil can see his evolution.

This motivation helpS the student to learn a foreign language and is sensitized by the task.

I can see some disadvantages in the ELP use. Today there are many students per classroom and control all of them is a really difficult task that requires a lot of time. Other disadvantage is adapt your routine and your work with this program, as this work will require additional time.

Finally I believe that it can be so good to our students, but it is important motivate the study. Is a complicated task at the beginning, but we have to fight to integrate this new resources in our education.