English Teaching Faculty Development Workshop (FDW) 24-01
English Teaching Faculty Development Workshop (FDW) 24-01
English Teaching Faculty Development Workshop (FDW) is a NATO approved course that develops subject matter experts to address the following NATO training requirements:
- Ensure language training programs are aligned to NATO standards
- Evaluate language program outcomes IAW STANAG 6001
- Advise PTECs and COEs on language-related issues upon request
- Advise on solutions for language shortfalls
- Use NATO-specific language during NATO operations
- Prepare written documents IAW NATO conventions
The FDW is listed in e-Prime under ACT.659
The FDW is listed in ETOC under ETE-LA-35455 (https://e-itep.act.nato.int/Guest/ETOCindex.aspx)
Course Description
The English Teaching Faculty Development Workshop is a collaboration between the three language PTECs in Bulgaria, Germany, and Slovenia and is hosted by each once a year. It is a highly interactive workshop that presents current language teaching methodologies, providing strategies and methods for effective language instruction for speaking and writing in a military context. The workshop activities include lectures, plenary discussions, hands-on practice in selecting, designing and conducting appropriate activities for developing speaking and writing skills.
Event Details
12 weeks before the start of each course, invitations are issued to national BILC Points of Contact. Applications from qualified candidates are due no later than six weeks before the course starts; actual deadlines are stated in each invitation. Partner nations using e-Prime or with SHAPE Partnership funded seats must still apply in accordance with invitation instructions and within the prescribed time frame. Email: BILC [at] marshallcenter.org