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Swan Training Institute Dublin
Third-party on-site course

Refresher Course for English Language Teachers

The Refresher Course for English Language Teachers reviews and updates qualified English language teachers on current pedagogic areas and how teaching techniques are developing in the modern educational world.

09.09.2025
Next upcoming session:
17.11.2025 - 21.11.2025
Ireland , Dublin , Dublin

Description

Approaches include observations, materials workshops, peer-to-peer planning, and journal work. There is an additional blended-learning‚ element to the course, which students can also benefit from after the course is complete. The sessions are conducted face-to-face and will have a practical focus, in that, teachers will be expected to reflect on their experiences. Teachers will then use their experiences and those of their peers to develop their skills in a group framework. Teachers return to their classrooms equipped with new skills and material to use with their students.Research in ELT can be fast moving; our course presents innovations in methodology and advances in practical uses of ICT in the classroom. Our trainers present the course content so that teachers can immediately see the benefits in their own classroom, and they discuss practical applications for teachers‚ own contexts. The trainers work with teachers‚ existing knowledge, consolidate such knowledge and update teachers

Learning objectives

By the end of the course participants will have broadened their understanding of ‘student centred’ approaches, developed their skills as teachers with regard to speaking skills, understanding the learner and understanding teacher roles, learnt from others’ experiences through sharing professional experiences, explored some of the innovations in language teaching, such as using ICT to support student learning, developed communication skills, explored some of the different aspects of Irish culture.

Methodology & assessment

Methological approaches include observations, materials workshops, peer-to-peer planning, and journal work. There is an addictional ‘blended-learning’ element to the course, which students can also benefit from after the course is complete. The sessions are conducted face-to-face and will have a practical focus, in that, teachers will be expected to reflect on their experiences. Teachers will then use their experiences and those of their peers to develop their skills in a group framework. Teachers return to their classrooms equipped with new skills and material to use with their students.

Materials, digital tools & other learning resources

All included

Pricing, packages and other information

  • Price:
    825
    Euro
  • Course package content:

    Cost includes programme, accommodation and meals.

  • Additional information:
    Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
  • Cancellation & changes:

    Full refund given minus registration fee and bank charges if cancelled 4 weeks prior to programme start date.

  • Additional information:
    The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).

Additional information

  • Language:
    English
  • Target audience ISCED:
    Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)
    Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
    Other
  • Target audience type:
    Teacher
    Head Teacher / Principal
    Teacher Educator
  • Learning time:
    15-20 hours

Upcoming sessions

  • Starting on 17.11.2025 - Ending on 21.11.2025
    Planned
    in

    Dublin

    , Ireland

Provider

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