Pilot tests

The developed concept of raising motivation for language learning was tested by partners with envisaged subjects. They assessed the practicability of this new approach with the target groups (teachers, trainers, educational staff) for which the project is ultimately designed to benefit:

• pilot test focusing on self-directed learning in the sector of tourism
• pilot test focusing on content related learning in the tourism sector
• pilot test focusing on family learning.

This evaluation concerned two aspects:

• methodologies retained by the project and developed in the handbook
• handbook training tools corresponding to the toolbox.

The pilot tests of products have been develop and conducted between September 2008 and February 2009. The outcomes and recommendations of the pilot tests were incorporated in the final version of the handbook and toolbox.