In collaboration with its partners at the Hautes Écoles, UCLouvain offers a dynamic program designed to train teachers of ancient languages who are committed, competent and open to the world.
The program integrates various types of courses (theory classes, seminars in small intra- or interdisciplinary groups) as well as gradual immersion in the profession through internships: observation of teaching practices in the classroom, immersion for a few days in a school, co-teaching with the internship supervisor, active teaching practices at different levels. These activities are organized and supported by a teaching team that includes teaching assistants ready to share their experience in the field.
In the field of ancient languages, the training program pays particular attention to reflective analysis and the development of teaching methods adapted to the learning and progressive acquisition of the knowledge, skills and competencies expected by the reference frameworks and curricula of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation. It combines the development of teaching practices most conducive to learning with an introduction to innovative approaches to developing students' language and (inter)cultural skills.
Throughout the course, students are actively involved in their own training, building their knowledge through experience, reflection and exchange. Internships, seminars and assignments (individual and group) are designed to foster autonomy, critical thinking and collaboration, as well as lifelong learning.