•	Experienced native and non-native teachers. Upper Primary (12 +) Secondary school teachers Teachers of Adult Learners
•	Teachers of other subjects than English who are interested in the practical application of psychology.
•	You need an upper intermediate to advanced level of English to follow this course successfully.

Please note that this course is not designed for teachers of Young Learners (under 12)

Course Summary
This highly intensive methodology course explores how different types of psychology affect our classroom practice. We will examine practical classroom techniques and activities and also look at our understanding of the psychological back ground to them and how this informs and influences our teaching style and methodology.

Programme of the training activities

•	Introduction to the four psychological models: Behaviourism, Cognitive Psychology/Constructivism, Humanism and Social Constructivism.
•	Ways of drilling, activities for repeating and recycling language.
•	Humanism
•	Introduction to the Lexical Approach and Spoken Grammar
•	Language Across the Curriculum (LAC)
•	Learner training and learner differences
•	Role of creativity and self esteem
•	Motivating your students, assessment and feedback.
•	Introduction to Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLLP) and the Theory of Multiple Intelligences (MI)
•	Teaching culture and teaching about culture, tolerance
•	Introduction to The Silent Way
•	Instant theatre, elements of drama and Psychodrama
•	Blended Learning

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 provide the participants with opportunities to revitalise their knowledge and use of English and to reinforce their confidence in using the language

Expected results
As a result of attending this course, the participants will be more knowledgeable, confident and fluent users of English.

•	Yes - if you want to reflect on your own teaching and broaden your range of classroom techniques and approaches.
•	Yes - if you want to approach psychology from an immediate, experiential perspective.
•	Yes - if you want to learn how psychology can enhance your own creative abilities.

•	Teaching English Through Multiple Intelligences Teaching English Through Multiple Intelligences for a course which focuses more specifically on the pioneering work of Howard Gardner.
•	NLP for Teachers if you specifically want to learn how Neuro-Linguistic Programming can be applied in the classroom.
•	Creative Methodology for the Classroom for a more general methodology course.

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.

Recommended reading: Please note it is not necessary to buy these books or bring them to the course:

•	“Expertise in Second Language Teaching” ed. Keith Johnson (Palgrave) 2005
•	“Psychology for Language Teachers” M. Williams & R. Burden (CUP) 1997
•	“Affect in Language Learning” J. Arnold (CUP) 1999