COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is especially designed for teachers and administrative staff whose confidence in English language is low and who have had no or very little training in English (Level A1). This course not only gives you the basics of English but also introduces new teaching methodologies which you can apply to any subject of a school curriculum.
COURSE MODULES & TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Module 01 – Basic phrases for everyday communication
Module 02 – Spelling
Module 03 – Numbers, dates, telling the time
Module 04 – Present simple, daily routines in different countries
Module 05 – Present continuous, describing pictures
Module 06 – In a shop, shopping, prices, goods
Module 07 – Can I have …? and I can … teaching grammar
Module 08 – Sports and games
Module 09 – Teaching pronunciation, articulation and intonation
Module 10 – Houses, furniture, households
Module 11 – Hobbies, free time activities
Module 12 – Festivals, holidays, traditions and their celebrations
Module 13 – Hotels, restaurants
Module 14 – Means of transport
Module 15 – The school, classroom
Module 16 – Past simple, irregular verbs, questions, negative
Module 17 – Individual projects and their presentation
Guided City Tour
Application form relevant topics
International cooperation, international relations, development cooperation, Teaching and learning of foreign languages, Intercultural/intergenerational education and (lifelong) learning
Course Methodology
The course consists of different thematic modules, which integrate several different styles of instruction and incorporate all four language skills.
It is based on practical demonstrations, hands-on approach and active participation within a group where the ability to use English as a tool for communication is stressed.
Learning Outcomes
- Improve English language skills at A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, widen professional vocabulary and promote EU’s broad linguistic diversity.
- Revise and strengthen professional profile and competences, build confidence in teaching subjects in English across the school curriculum.
- Gain techniques for working with heterogeneous and mixed ability classrooms, deal with increased language and cultural diversity of learners, with regards to inclusive approach.
- Generate ready-to-use materials and methods to support school or organisational development in the field of innovative and active pedagogies.
- Improve teachers’ mobility, re-ignite lifelong learning strategies, raise the attractiveness and prestige of the educational sector.
- Foster transparency, selection and induction of the best and most suitable candidates for the teaching profession.
- Meet colleagues of different nationalities within the EU, engage in cross-cultural learning experience, exchange ideas and build a network for future international cooperation.
- Gain broader understanding of practices, policies and systems of education of different countries, cultivate mutual respect, intercultural awareness and embed common educational and training values.
General Course Information
Before the Course:
You would be required to fill a Questionnaire.
You will receive “ITC Guide Document” where you will find all necessary information.
After the Course:
Course evaluation form.
Certificates.
Course materials in electronical form / Other materials for self-study and dissemination of the techniques.