Cambodia/Phnom Penh: French-speaking teachers in Asia-Pacific receive training in the application of ia in the teaching of vocational French

From August 13 to 15, Phnom Penh hosted a regional training course on "The application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the teaching of French for specific purposes (FOS) and French as a professional language (FLP)".

The event was organized by the OIF's Centre régional francophone pour l'Asie-Pacifique (CREFAP), in partnership with the Cambodian Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports, the French Embassy, and the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) in Cambodia.re of Education, Youth and Sports, the French Embassy and the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) in Cambodia. More than fifty university teachers from Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam took part in this initiative.

At the opening ceremony, H.E. OM Romny, Secretary of State for Education, Youth and Sports, stressed the importance of French language skills, which are a major asset for young graduates in the French-speaking world. He also mentioned that artificial intelligence offers exciting new prospects for teaching, enabling us to strengthen teachers' capabilities and prepare them for the challenges of education in the digital age.

This training aims to equip teachers with the skills needed to integrate artificial intelligence into the teaching of French for professional purposes. The ultimate aim is to enhance the employability of graduates by strengthening their professional language skills, in order to increase job opportunities and their mobility in the labor market.

Mr. TRAN Van Cong, head of CREFAP, said: " We believe that professionalizing training courses is essential to improve the employability and professional integration of French-speaking students in the region. Training in the application of AI in FOS and FLP teaching is an important step towards this goal. "

The AUF, in collaboration with the French Embassy in Cambodia, through its FEF project "Fond Équipe France", has co-financed this regional training. This partnership plays a crucial role in strengthening the pedagogical skills of French teachers.

During the three days of training, participants explored methodology and needs analysis, designed teaching sequences adapted to professional requirements, and practiced using the latest AI tools. They were also encouraged to share best practices and develop new collaborative approaches.

The CREFAP manager noted the commitment of the participants, who actively contributed to the training by sharing their opinions, asking questions and carrying out practical exercises. Their enthusiasm, even on the last day, testifies to the usefulness of this initiative. " The participants are very interested and motivated by this training, which will undoubtedly enable them to improve their mission and innovate in their teaching practices", he concluded.

The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) plays a key role in strengthening the skills of French teachers in the Asia-Pacific region, helping them to adapt to technological and pedagogical changes. Through its innovative training programs, it promotes the integration of artificial intelligence into the teaching of French. These initiatives aim to equip teachers with advanced digital tools and methods to optimize content design, personalization of learning and skills assessment, thus contributing to more effective training tailored to the needs of the regional French-speaking job market.

Source: www.auf.org/