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Training Programs

A. STANDARD PACKAGES

A1

ONLINE COURSE SERIES (3 SESSIONS)

Focused on in-depth exploration of a specific topic in teaching Italian. Each session combines theoretical reflection, examples of teaching activities, and presentation of materials that can be used in the classroom.
Duration: 3 online sessions (90 minutes each)
✔ in-depth thematic focus
✔ teaching materials included
✔ Possibility of customization

Indicative price: €600 – €900 per group (institution) OR €25 – €40 per participant (minimum 25–30 participants)

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(Date and time to be confirmed. July, August, and December are excluded.)

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A2

THEMATIC CONFERENCES

Single professional development sessions dedicated to specific topics related to teaching the Italian language and culture.
Duration: 1 session (90–120 minutes)

Indicative price: €250 – €400 per event

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A3

TRAINING DAYS

More extensive training events featuring multiple speakers, designed as opportunities for exchange and professional development among teachers of Italian.
Duration: 1 day (3–6 hours)

Indicative price: €800 – €1,500 (depending on the format)

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B. PREMIUM PACKAGES

B1

ANNUAL PROGRAM

• 4–6 training courses throughout the year
• Shared calendar
Customized Program
• Tailored to the institution
• Combination of formats
• Price upon request

Indicative price: €2,500 – €5,000

Please indicate six possible dates

(Date and time to be confirmed. July, August, and December are excluded.)

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THEMATIC AREAS

The ARCO Teacher Training catalog is structured into five main thematic areas, which can be adapted according to the selected training program.

ARIA 1

AREA 1 – TEACHING ITALIAN AS A LANGUAGE

Methods, strategies, and tools to make language teaching effective, communicative, and engaging.

AREA 1 – TEACHING ITALIAN AS A LANGUAGE(Required)

Teaching Italian Today: Methods, Tools, and New Perspectives Teaching Italian today involves increasingly diverse educational contexts and new learning approaches. This course offers an overview of the main contemporary teaching methods and provides practical tools to make language teaching more effective and engaging.

Living Grammar: Teaching Language Through Communication How can grammar be taught in a dynamic and meaningful way? This course presents strategies to integrate grammar into communicative activities, turning it into a living tool for developing students’ language competence.

From Text to Communication: Developing Language Skills in the ClassroomWorking with texts is a fundamental resource in language teaching. This course shows how to use different types of texts to develop comprehension, speaking, and writing skills, while encouraging active student participation.

Designing Effective Italian Lessons: From Theory to Practice A well-designed lesson is the first step toward effective learning. This course presents models and strategies to structure balanced and motivating lessons, offering practical examples of lesson and course planning.

Strategies for Developing Students’ Speaking and Writing Skills Supporting students’ language production is a key goal in language teaching. This course offers activities and strategies to foster both oral and written production, helping students use Italian more independently and confidently.

ARIA 2

AREA 2 – ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Integrating art, history, literature, and society into language teaching.

AREA 2 – ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE(Required)

Italian Culture as a Teaching Resource Culture is an essential dimension of language learning. This course explores strategies to integrate cultural elements into teaching, making the study of Italian richer, more meaningful, and more motivating.

Teaching Italy Through Art, Literature, and History Art, literature, and history provide an extraordinary resource for teaching Italian. This course offers ideas and tools to transform these contents into accessible and engaging learning activities for students of different levels.

Cinema and Music in Teaching Italian Film and music are powerful tools for introducing students to Italian language and culture. This course presents activities based on audiovisual materials that enhance both linguistic comprehension and cultural awareness.

Presenting Contemporary Italy in the Italian Classroom For many students, Italy is also a contemporary reality to discover. This course explores ways to present aspects of modern Italian society, culture, and daily life through engaging classroom activities.

Italian Cultural Heritage in Language Teaching Italy’s artistic and cultural heritage offers rich opportunities for language teaching. This course shows how to use monuments, cities, artworks, and traditions as starting points for linguistic and cultural activities.

ARIA 3

AREA 3 – INNOVATION AND NEW APPROACHES

Digital technologies, authentic materials, and new tools for contemporary teaching.

AREA 3 – INNOVATION AND NEW APPROACHES(Required)

Authentic Materials and New Forms of Communication Using authentic materials allows students to engage with real language. This course presents strategies for using articles, videos, interviews, and other authentic content as effective learning tools.

Storytelling in Teaching Italian Narration is a powerful tool for language learning. This course explores the role of storytelling in teaching Italian and offers activities that help students develop language skills through narrative.

Digital Technologies in Teaching Italian Digital tools offer new opportunities to make teaching more dynamic and interactive. This course introduces useful digital tools and suggests effective ways to integrate them into Italian language teaching.

Social Media and Contemporary Communication in the Classroom Social media are part of students’ everyday communication. This course presents activities that use digital media language and content to develop linguistic and intercultural skills.

Creativity and New Tools to Motivate Students Motivation is key in language learning. This course offers creative activities and innovative strategies to increase student engagement and make Italian classes more dynamic and participatory.

ARIA 4

AREA 4 – ITALIAN IN THE WORLD

The role of the Italian language in international contexts and multilingual classrooms.

AREA 4 – ITALIAN IN THE WORLD(Required)

Why Study Italian Today? What is the role of Italian in today’s global context? This course reflects on the cultural, educational, and professional value of the Italian language and offers ideas to motivate students.

Motivating Students to Learn Italian Motivation is one of the most important factors in successful language learning. This course provides strategies to engage students and make learning Italian more meaningful.

Italian as a Second Language and Foreign Language: Teaching Strategies Teaching Italian as a second or foreign language requires specific approaches. This course presents strategies and activities for developing students’ language skills in different contexts.

Teaching Italian in Multilingual and Intercultural Contexts Many classrooms today are linguistically and culturally diverse. This course offers tools to value this diversity and to develop an intercultural approach to teaching Italian.

Italian as a Language of Culture and Identity Italian is deeply connected to a rich cultural and identity tradition. This course explores the role of language in transmitting culture and offers ideas to integrate this dimension into teaching.

ARIA 5

AREA 5 – ITALY AS A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE

Travel, territory, and cultural heritage as tools for learning.

AREA 5 – ITALY AS A CULTURAL EXPERIENCE(Required)

Travel as a Learning Experience Travel provides a unique opportunity for linguistic and cultural learning. This course explores how to turn travel into a meaningful educational experience.

Preparing Students for a Study Trip to Italy A study trip can become a rich learning experience if properly prepared. This course offers tools and activities to prepare students both linguistically and culturally.

Italy as a Cultural Learning Environment Cities, landscapes, traditions, and local heritage offer many teaching opportunities. This course shows how to use the Italian territory as a context for language and cultural learning.

Educational Travel Experiences: Learning Through Travel Learning can be deeply enriched through direct cultural experience. This course presents models and activities that combine travel, cultural discovery, and language learning.

Discovering Italy Through Thematic Pathways Art, gastronomy, traditions, and history can become learning itineraries. This course proposes thematic pathways to explore different aspects of Italy and integrate them into language teaching.

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