Implementing the ELP in the Russian Federation
Moscow State
Linguistic University, representing the Ministry of Education of the Russian
FederationMrs Irina Kahleeva, Rector Moscow State Linguistic
UniversityMr Vladimir Shleg, Vice-rector
Moscow State Linguistic
University
Ostozhenka 38
119 992 Moscow
Russian Federation+7 095
245 1821
+7 095 246 2807
shleg@linguanet.ru
Countries
Regions
52 cities and towns
Cities
All types of schools
Project Synopsis
Context
The Russian Federation (RF) is one of the most poly-ethnic
countries of the world. 160 languages are spoken in the Russian Federation. The
state language is Russian and there are 25 title languages of national
republics.
The Russians constitute about 80% (118 million) of the population.
Ethnic peoples, varying from several millions to 10 thousand or less, make up
the remaining 20%.
Policy considerations
All the languages spoken by the nations/peoples of
Russia are protected by the Constitution and by the law of languages adopted in
1998 as part of the historic and cultural heritage of the Russian
Federation.
Russia has been developing for centuries as a poly-ethnic state
where interconnections of cultures through bilingualism and multilingualism have
become a norm of peoples’ lives.
General goals and objectives
Looking at the Russian Federation as a
common educational space today, the task is to foster conditions which promote
pluri-lingualism and intercultural competence enabling people to effectively
communicate in Russian as a common state language; in the title and official
languages of their respective republics; in their native and ethnic languages;
in foreign languages of neighbouring countries; in foreign languages of
international communication.
Scope of the project
Given the many national, ethnic, geographic,
historic and climatic differences and the resulting variety of life styles, the
elaboration of a uniform solution in that multicultural setting presents a
complex task. Therefore, educational standards include Russian at the Federal
level and national-regional components for one or several additional
languages.
The Russian ELP project has to be seen in this sociocultural and
educational context.
Other remarks
The Russian ELP project started in 1998. A total of 74700
copies of four different validated Russian ELP models are currently in use in
primary and secondary schools, in specialised languages schools, in lyceums and
gymnasiums in 52 cities and towns of the RF. 150 state linguistic universities
and linguistic departments use the ELP for philologists. Many workshops have
been given by leading methodologists, developers of the Russian ELPs in
different regions of the RF.
ELP Models
| Validation number |
Extension |
Educational sector |
Learners involved |
Teachers involved |
Schools involved |
| 28.2002 |
age 7-11 |
Primary |
27'000 |
|
|
| 31.2002 |
|
Secondary I |
24'000 |
|
|
| 03.2000 |
age 15+ |
Secondary II General |
30'000 |
|
|
| 27.2002 |
|
Tertiary Language Professional |
6'000 |
|
|
| 00.9999 |
Avar |
Secondary I |
1'000 |
|
|
Strategies
| Strategies used |
ELP status |
Delivery modes |
User support |
Monitoring |
| Centralised |
Recommended |
Through authorities |
Teacher training |
Effects on educational system |
| Networking |
Voluntary |
Through schools |
Learner training |
Effects on learners |
| Snow-ball Effect |
Others |
On paper |
Others |
Effects on teachers |
The variety, distances and
logistic challenges in the RF are enormous. Educational priorities, resources
and hence project strategies vary considerably.
The ELP is proving itself a
useful tool in this context but it will still take considerable sustained
efforts to ensure that all learners get its benefits.
Outcomes
| Intended outcome |
On the system |
For learners |
For teachers |
For schools |
| Short Term |
Quality development |
Self-assessment |
Dialogue with learners |
Transparent standards |
| Mid Term |
Setting transparent standards |
Reflective learning |
Personal development |
Whole school policy |
| Long Term |
Promoting mature Citizens |
Independent learners |
Coping with diversity |
Coping with diversity |
The primary goal is to
enable the young generation to understand and take part in today’s complex
political, social-cultural and socio-economic life in their region, Russia,
Europe and the world.
Timelines
| Time lines |
Decision date |
Starting date |
Review dates |
Final date |
Any other information
On the occasion of the annual
international CoE seminar for ELP contact persons from the member countries in
Moscow reports on a number of key projects in the RF were presented by the
Russian participants. These include:
- A report on the Russian version of the
ELP for Primary schools, age group 7-11
- A report on the Russian version of
the ELP for lower secondary schools, age group 11-14
- A report on the
Russian version of the ELP for the age group 15+
- A report on the ELP for
philologists (
- Using the ELP to develop a language learning environment (E.
Kurlyand, Barnaul State Ped. University)
- The ELP facilitating a
comprehensive and integrated school language policy (E. Kuritsina, Gym. 23
Vladimir)
- Enhancing the intercultural awareness of university students
through discourse analysis (K. Golubina, MSLU)
Reports in Russian from a
great number of central and regional ELP seminars document the efforts over time
and development since 1998.