The objectives of the IMPROVLANG project were as follows: 1. To create a set of easily accessible teaching and learning materials based on theatrical improv techniques that supported the learning of English in both primary and secondary school education. 2. To provide learners and teachers with practical methodology in soft skills training, including problem-solving, dialogue, and listening. 3. To promote arts (theatre) and creativity among students and teachers from primary and secondary education. 4. To promote the uptake of an effective and user-friendly teaching methodology across Europe in a digitally innovative way. 5. To foster the uptake of the Kirkpatrick evaluation methodology, a professional and globally recognized evaluation method, in educational settings. 6. To improve the employability of future adults and professionals in the post-COVID-19 era by enhancing their English language skills and soft skills.
The IMPROVLANG project was applied for to address the need for innovative and effective methods in language teaching, specifically in promoting a comprehensive approach to English language learning. The project aims to enhance multilingualism, a key competency recognized by the EU, and to support the efforts of teachers and learners in improving their language skills through suitable evaluation forms. Additionally, the project seeks to improve students' soft skills in English, which are essential for professional qualifications and future employability. By incorporating improvisational theatre methods, the project also addresses the EU's priority of inclusion and diversity in education. The use of the Kirkpatrick 4-levels methodology, widely used in the corporate world but less so in traditional education, ensures the program's quality and effectiveness.