Dopolnilni pouk maternih jezikov in kultur – Izobraževanje učiteljev in pouk romščine

As part of the professional development initiative “Supplementary Instruction in Native Languages and Cultures,” we are implementing the following work packages: (1) Promotion of supplementary instruction and training, with an emphasis on annual training for teachers of mother tongue and culture, and (2) the pilot introduction of Romani as a supplementary mother tongue course.

• The theme of this year’s training, scheduled for June 3, 2026, will be “Literacy Among Bilingual and Multilingual Children”; an expert lecture on the topic, followed by a moderated discussion and a presentation of best practices by teachers, will be led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sabina Zorčič.
• Romani language instruction continues at two schools where the program is already well-established. At Metlika Elementary School in the 2025/2026 school year, 45 students are enrolled in Romani language classes, divided into three groups: 1st grade (15 students), 2nd grade (15 students), and 3rd–7th grades (15 students); classes are conducted in Romani. At the France Prešeren Elementary School in Črenšovci, 10 children are enrolled in a single group (grades 1–3) for the 2025/26 school year; classes are conducted in Romani and Slovenian. This calendar year, we also introduced classes on a trial basis with two groups at Ob Rinži Elementary School and Stara Cerkev Elementary School.