All aboard the Primary Classroom - Methodology for Primary Teachers
The aim of this course is for teachers and teacher trainers to experience a range of interesting activities linking methodology and learning theories to the Primary Classroom today. Sessions are practical, include a focus on multi-media and technology for teaching purposes, and help teachers reflect on their approach to teaching today’s pupils.
Description
Sessions demonstrate current approaches, methodologies & techniques
An interactive communicative approach is applied, which provides participants with their own experiential learning of the activities & methodologies. Input sessions are in the form of hands-on workshops, and involve brainstorming, analysis, problem-solving, and role-play, both in pair work & group work.
Teachers are asked to reflect on the activities, inviting discussion with regard to their own pedagogical knowledge & skills, teaching methods & contexts, and on adaptation of activities to their teaching & learning situations.
Both teaching & learning are explored, analysed and discussed, further enabling the participants’ use of their communication skills in English.
Participants are also introduced to websites related to the further development of their teaching skills & personal professional development
Learning objectives
To enable a better understanding of Primary Teaching and expand & build on previous knowledge, using a range of practical methodologies
To introduce new areas of teaching methodologies and accompanying techniques, using hands-on experiential methods
To help teachers reflect on their own teaching methods & contexts & develop teaching skills
To introduce an awareness of technology and ICT in the classroom today
To exchange pedagogical information & knowledge in a multi-cultural context
To further develop participants’ own language skills
To experience the cultural heritage of Malta with its bilingual linguistic environment
Methodology & assessment
An interactive communicative approach is applied, which provides participants with their own experiential learning of the activities & methodologies. Input sessions are in the form of hands-on workshops, and involve brainstorming, analysis, problem-solving, and role-play, both in pair work & group work.
Teachers are asked to reflect on the activities, inviting discussion with regard to their own pedagogical knowledge & skills, teaching methods & contexts, and on adaptation of activities to their teaching & learning situations.
Both teaching & learning are explored, analysed and discussed, further enabling the participants’ use of their communication skills in English.
Participants are also introduced to websites related to the further development of their teaching skills & personal professional development
Follow Up
The course ends with an evaluation session, where teachers are asked to reflect upon the value of the k
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
- The course employs a highly interactive and practical approach. Input sessions involve multimedia
- Prior to course each participant will be provided with a reading list with useful content about the course.
- And participants will be requested to submit the info about their backgrounds and to communicate their exact needs
- A post-course 3 month subscription to our e-Learning online site to further develop their language knowledge and skills.
Certification details
At the end of the course a signed certificate is handed confirming participation on this course and presenting an overview of all modules carried out during the course. Each certificate will also state exact training days and number of hours on which each trainee has participated.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:400Euro
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Course package content:
The course package includes course fee- including participation on course, course materials , issue of Mobility Euro Pass Certificate and End-of-Course Certificate.
A list of accommodation and logistics options in Malta will be offered.
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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:
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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)
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Target audience type:TeacherHead Teacher / PrincipalPedagogical Adviser
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Learning time:20-25 hours
Upcoming sessions
Past sessions
Provider
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