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Regulation & Language Training:Regulation & Language Training:
Is there a case for it?Is there a case for it?
Philip ShawcrossPhilip Shawcross
ICAEAICAEA
ICAO LPRI workshop, ENAC, Rome, 4ICAO LPRI workshop, ENAC, Rome, 4thth March 2010 March 2010
Regulation & Language Training?Regulation & Language Training?
A few issues …A few issues …
… … a bit of provocationa bit of provocation
Regulation & Language Training?Regulation & Language Training?
Current situationCurrent situation
Aviation English training: Aviation English training:
New activityNew activity Few long track recordsFew long track records Little academic researchLittle academic research UnregulatedUnregulated High stakes outcomesHigh stakes outcomes
Regulation & Language Training?Regulation & Language Training?
Accreditation: a paradoxAccreditation: a paradox
Many TEFL accrediting bodies …Many TEFL accrediting bodies … … … but without aviation expertisebut without aviation expertise FTOs accredited by CAAs ….FTOs accredited by CAAs …. … … but private language schools not but private language schools not
covered covered
Regulation & Language Training?Regulation & Language Training?
Some regulation optionsSome regulation options
Free unregulated marketFree unregulated market Regulation centralized by a single Regulation centralized by a single
recognized international bodyrecognized international body Individual State regulation following Individual State regulation following
national / international guidelinesnational / international guidelines Self-regulation through a voluntary Self-regulation through a voluntary
international consortium of training international consortium of training organisationsorganisations
Regulation & Language Training?Regulation & Language Training?
Obstacles to regulationObstacles to regulation
Consensus on training criteriaConsensus on training criteria Widely differing local conditionsWidely differing local conditions Absence of a recognized authorityAbsence of a recognized authority Perceived interference with a free marketPerceived interference with a free market Lack of incentiveLack of incentive Funding Funding Time frameTime frame
Regulation & Language Training?Regulation & Language Training?
Positive outcomes of regulationPositive outcomes of regulation
Creation of a recognized statement of best Creation of a recognized statement of best practicepractice
Formative effect on organisations & Formative effect on organisations & practitionerspractitioners
Robust criteria for decision-makersRobust criteria for decision-makers Improved use of resourcesImproved use of resources More systematic approach to training processMore systematic approach to training process
Regulation & Language Training?Regulation & Language Training?
So, where do we go from here?So, where do we go from here?
Regulation & Language Training?Regulation & Language Training?
What are your thoughts?What are your thoughts?
[email protected]@icaea.net
ICAO LPRI workshop, ENAC, Rome, 4th March 2010ICAO LPRI workshop, ENAC, Rome, 4th March 2010