FÓN wins European Award for Languages – The Language Label

On Fri 25th September, NCCA and Ratoath College accepted the European Award for Languages - The Language Label for the FÓN project. The FÓN project incorporated mobile phones into the teaching, learning and assessment of Irish for nearly 400 second year students in 6 schools. The European Award for Languages is presented in recognition of a project's ability to engage language learners in a manner that is both meaningful and productive, while at the same time promoting a positive attitude towards both the learning and use of the target language.

Jury comments for FÓN:
The approach used in this project appears to permeate all aspects of the learning of Irish. Resources are carefully and creatively used....There is clear evidence of student progression....This initiative appears to stimulate interest and enhance motivitation...

To find out more about the European Award for Languages - The Language Label, and other events organised by LÉARGAS, visit the LÉARGAS website

Read more about the FÓN project.