TED3.2 Intensive English and Modern Methodologies for the Language Classroom (2 weeks)
This course is of significant benefit to non-native teachers of English who:
• need to deepen their own knowledge of the language
• need to upskill their English language teaching techniques
• wish to familiarise themselves with international best practice in foreign language training
Description
Objectives
- To familiarise participants with recent pedagogical and classroom technology developments
- To increase awareness of current trends in assessment for the language classroom
- To provide opportunities for reflection on their own practice
- To improve participants’ confidence in their own lesson delivery
- To develop and consolidate participants’ own language skills
- To promote awareness of contemporary Ireland
- To establish contacts between teachers from a variety of European backgrounds and facilitate future networking among these professionals.
Preparation
Pre-course Preparative Modalities:
- Needs Analysis
- Pre-course information on free on-line resources
- Pre-course cultural information
- Pre-Course general arrival information
Practical Arrangements
Intra-Course Modalities offered by the Course Provider
- Course Tutor
- Learning Materials
- Individual Formative Feedback
- Setting of learning objectives
- Feedback on progress and areas needing special attention
- Guidance and advice on homework exercises
- 24 hour emerg
Learning objectives
Course Content
The English language course covers all of the language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar activities. Class work includes individual, pair and group work, discussions, debates, project work, presentations, written tasks and listening exercises.
Modern Methodologies course is a practical, hands-on, participative course for teachers. The input sessions are a blend of theory and practice in ELT using lecture format and practical activities based on Communicative Language Teaching (CLT) methodology. Throughout the course, participants are encouraged to reflect on their own practice, consider alternative practices and try out a variety of classroom activities. ONE cultural weekend day visit included.
TED 3.2
Week One Intensive English Week Two Modern Methodologies for the Language Classroom
Methodology & assessment
Course Topics
Intensive English
Receptive and productive skills practice emphasising
speaking and listening skills
Communicating effectively and flexibly through English in the real-world
Linguistic Competences:
Grammatical, lexical and
phonological
Strategic Competences:
Interaction, compensation and
repair
Pragmatic Competences:
Functional language and discourse management
Fluency Development
Asking for and giving information and opinions, expressing a point of view, persuading, agreeing and
disagreeing
Modern Methodologies
Theory of language learning: Learner Autonomy Project Based Learning
Embedding Assessment into the Language Classroom
Using the internet as a resource, evaluating sites, apps and web tools
Communicative language games/activities
Creation of digital portfolio
Reading in the classroom - CLT and CLIL
Promoting speaking in the classroom. The CEFR
Develop
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Books and learning materials included
Administration for Erasmus+ enrolment included
Validation of Europass Certificate included
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:920Euro
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Course package content:
Tuition and related costs included
Accommodation (with or without meals) extra.
Cultural programme extra
Airport transfer extra
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
Please check our general conditions for (a) cancellations with a minimum of 30 days advance notice, b) cancellations with less than 30 days advance notice:
c) Students who start but do not finish their programme will not be reimbursed any course fees.
For accommodation cancellations please check our general conditions:
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Lower secondary education (ISCED 2)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
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Target audience type:Teacher
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Learning time:25 hours or more
Upcoming sessions
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