EDUC E-tandem Language Programme: Call for Tutors

The EDUC E-tandem Language Programme is a tool for the development of language skills and cultural competence. The programme pairs two administrative staff members from different universities within the EDUC- alliance to practice a language of their choice, enhancing intercultural communication skills in a friendly and professional environment. (Photo: Thomas Roese | University of Potsdam)

The tutor will supervise E-Tandem participants/pairs during the E-Tandem programme, as follows:

• Establish and maintain regular contact with the learners
• Help develop and maintain a friendly and constructive relationship between the pairs
• Support learners in matching their expectations and setting their goals

The recruitment of tutors will be based on the following principles:

• Staff members, primarily working in language centres and/or language departments at the institutions
• Priority will be given to tutors already trained in the EDUC E-Tandem 2024
• Tutors should be skilled in fostering foreign language and intercultural communication and will be selected for their expertise in language learning and pedagogy
• English B2 level
• Willingness and openness to guide pairs in other languages from the alliance

Each tutor is expected to follow until 4 pairs. The expected workload is as follow:

• Participation in three online sessions for tutors:
  • Kick-off Meeting and Training: March 12, 10:00-11:30
  • Check-in Meeting: May 28, 10:00-11:30
  • Wrap-Up Meeting: October 29, 10:00-11:00
• 3 sessions with the pairs, in March, Mai and October (3hs with each pair = 12 hours)
• Preparation of feedback sessions, organisation of the work, follow-up and supervision of pairs on Teams (12 hours)
• Total estimated: 28 hours

Application Deadline: February 26, 2025.

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