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Course Location : |
Course Fees : |
Course Codes : |
| 28 March - 3 April 2010 |
Training Centre |
£475 |
TAC 14 |
| 4 July – 17 July 2010 |
University of Kent |
£855 |
TAC 28 |
| 18 July – 31 July 2010 |
University of Kent |
£855 |
TAC 30 |
| 1 August – 14 August 2010 |
University of Kent |
£855 |
TAC 32 |
Target Audience
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Non-native teachers who teach their curriculum subject(s) in English to learners aged 11 upwards |
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You will need an intermediate level of English (not Elementary or Advanced). |
Course Summary
The aim of this course is to help you gain confidence in your ability to get better and better at using English for your teaching. This course is both a language and methodology course. It will not be subject specific but will work on language that is needed across the curriculum. However, participants will be encouraged to teach a topic related to their teaching subject, so that they can focus on their specific needs.
Programme of the training activities
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The language of classroom management and instruction |
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Improving your ability to explain subjects in simple or complex English, as required. |
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Improvement of your English in all four skills |
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Methodology that can be used across the curriculum |
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Ways to help students get the most out of learning in another language. |
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Focus on the specific requirements of CLIL |
Description of training content:
Preparation
Each applicant to send in action plan 4 weeks before the course outlining hopes and objectives for achievement as a result of attending this course.
Objectives
This course aims to equip the participants with the expertise and skills necessary to teach a subject through English.
Expected results
As a result of attending this course, the participants will be more confident and more at ease dealing with the various challenges that teaching a subject through English presents.
Is this the right course for me?
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Yes, if you teach another subject through English. |
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Yes, if you want teaching ideas relevant to teaching any subject. |
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Yes, if you want to improve your own English. |
If this is not the right course for you, please consider the following:
Programme of the training activities day by day:
Please note this is an example of a daily programme. Course content may often be usefully adapted to incorporate the needs of each specific group.
Week 1
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
AM
9.30-10.30 |
Sharing information about teaching
Establishing course priorities |
What is CLIL
Linguistic items most relevant to your teaching |
Ways of helping students with their language |
Demo lesson |
Specific characteristics of CLIL |
| 11.00-12.30 |
Establishing course priorities |
Analysing the language in a text |
Sharing your activities |
Analysing a lesson plan |
Specific characteristics of CLIL |
PM
14.00-15.30 |
Pronunciation work |
Adapting your activities to your subject |
Classroom language |
Language work |
Interactive ways of giving information |
Week 2
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
AM
9.30-10.30 |
Introduction to multiple intelligences |
Teaching 30 minute lessons |
Teaching 30 minute lessons |
Ways of encouraging students to think |
Consolidation and revision activities |
| 11.00-12.30 |
Materials development |
Teaching 30 minute lessons |
Teaching 30 minute lessons |
Language work |
Paraphrasing |
PM
14.00-15.30 |
Giving clear explanations |
Making texts more accessible for your students |
Reflection and feedback on your lessons |
Helping students learn vocabulary |
End of course activities |
Recommended reading: Please note to do not need to buy or bring these books to the course with you.
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“Teaching Other Subjects Through English” S. Deller & C. Price (OUP) 200 |
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“Modern Languages Across the Curriculum.”” Ed. M. Grenfell (Routledge Falmer) 2002 |
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“Learning through a Foreign Language” J. Masih (Scottish CILT) 1999 |
Type of the certification awarded in the language of the training:
Attendance certificate detailing topics covered and course content.
Contact Details:
Centre Manager: Lizzie Wojtkowska
Email lizzie@pilgrims.co.uk
Tel 0044 1227 762111
Mob: 0044 774848 7013
4-6 Orange Street
Canterbury
CT1 2JA
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