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The Expert Teacher
COURSE DATES AND FEES
Arrive Depart Course Code Fees (€) Fees (£)
19 Jul 09 01 Aug 09 TEX30 €1067 £790

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
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.

WHAT ARE THE KEY COURSE CONTENTS?

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

Ii this the right course for me?
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 appreciate learning theory through practical, classroom based activities.
Yes - if you want to learn how psychology can enhance your own creative abilities.
If this is not the course for you, please consider one of the following:
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.


WHAT DO I DO NEXT?
If this is the right course for you, please complete the Registration Form online. Our courses have limited places, so avoid disappointment by completing your reservation as soon as possible.
If this course does not match your needs, please contact Pilgrims Sales (details below) or browse the website for information on other courses.

To request more information or to register, please contact Sales at Pilgrims. Alternatively, you can register online by clicking here.

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

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