A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches

FREPA projects

Developing teacher competences for pluralistic approaches (2019-2023)

The project will develop scenarios for teacher education based on the identification of the teaching competences required to implement pluralistic approaches.

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Involving parents in plurilingual and intercultural education (2012-2015)

The aim of this website is to disseminate knowledge on the benefits of involving parents in plurilingual and intercultural education.

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Plurilingual and intercultural competences - Descriptors and teaching materials (2012-2015)

FREPA National Networks disseminate the tools developed within the Framework of Reference for Pluralistic Approaches to Languages and Cultures (FREPA/CARAP) to support plurilingual and intercultural education at all levels.

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A framework of reference for pluralistic approaches (CARAP) (2008-2011)

The term pluralistic approaches to languages and cultures refers to didactic approaches which involve the use of several (or at least more than one) variety of languages or cultures simultaneously during the teaching process. By abandoning the "compartmentalised" view of an individual’s linguistic and cultural competence(s), this publication is a valuable step towards implementing the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, in particular its rationale on plurilingual and intercultural competence.

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ALC - Across Languages and Cultures (2004-2007)

Establishing a framework of competences to support plurilingual and pluricultural approaches

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