Job Shadowing for English Language Teachers
This course is designed to help English Language teachers develop and refresh their skills by observing a range of methodologies in action in the ELT classroom. The course provides an overview of the latest methodologies, explores new materials, and discusses how to make creativity a cornerstone. You can attend this programme at Atlantic Centre of Education in Galway in the West of Ireland.
Description
By observing our trainers in the classroom, participants in Job Shadowing for English Language Teachers will have the opportunity to analyse new practices and approaches. In follow-up workshops, participants are invited to discuss and analyse what they have observed while exploring ways to enhance their teaching skills. The course will provide an overview of the latest methodologies in teaching languages, explore new materials, and discuss how to make creativity a cornerstone of your teaching practice. You will work on some lesson materials personalized to your teaching context which will be presented at the end of the week.
ºìÌÒÊÓƵing objectives
- Participate in directed classroom observations of a fellow teaching professional, one of our expert language teachers
- Analyse observed teaching practices eg. differentiation, inclusion, the flipped classroom, and presenting in a foreign language
- Relate observations to your teaching practices and context
- Focus on activities and practices you can implement in your classrooms.
- ºìÌÒÊÓƵ how to incorporate creativity into all aspects of your lessons.
- Refresh and upskill your teaching while sharing experiences with fellow education professionals
- Gain confidence from using your English skills in international group classes
- Build intercultural awareness through shared cultural and social activities.
Methodology & assessment
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
Trainers use a blend of textual and digital resources, taking full advantage of the smart board technology in use in all Atlantic Centre of Education classrooms. Visual aids, including video, film, photography, and audio recordings blend with traditional textual materials drawn from textbooks, journalism, blog posts etc. Many courses utilise ed-tech tools which participants can adapt to enhance their teaching practices.
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Certification details
Participants are awarded a signed Course Certificate in line with Erasmus Quality Standards showing the course name, the participant’s name, the course location, course dates and course duration.
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:525Euro
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Course package content:
INCLUDED:
- 25 hours+ per week
- All Course Materials
- Registration Fee included
- End of Course Certificate included
- Afternoon Activities
- Full Day Excursion
NOT INCLUDED:
- Accommodation ( Atlantic provides a PROMO CODE offering you up to 20% Discount with local providers)
- Meals ( Atlantic will provide a list of local cafes and restaurants offering discounts for students)
- Transport ( we will provide information on bus services from the airport and can offer a meeting service or private transfer on request)
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Additional information:Description of the services and activities included in the course package (such as accommodation, meals, transport) or available at extra cost.
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Cancellation & changes:
Atlantic Centre of Education's Terms and Conditions concerning change, cancellation and force majeure circumstances can be found here:
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Additional information:The options and conditions for change and cancellation, and the policy in case of unforeseen circumstances (force majeure).
Additional information
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Language:English
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Target audience ISCED:Primary education (ISCED 1)Upper secondary education (ISCED 3)Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherTeacher Educator
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ºìÌÒÊÓƵing time:25 hours or more
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