Job-shadowing for Language Teachers
This programme was developed for language teachers working in Adult Education.
It offers participants the opportunity to shadow teachers of English to Adult learners in ATC Language Schools, and to meet with core staff involved in ATC’s quality learning programmes.
Description
On this 20-hour professional development program, visiting teachers are invited to immerse themselves in our school and engage in a variety of shadowing activities comprising:
- Lesson observations
- Meetings with teachers
- Participation in workshops
- Observation of assessment procedures
- Meetings with members of the Academic Management team
Participants observe a lesson every day, selecting an area of focus and working with directed observation tasks, with access to professional development resources for each area.
After each observation they meet with the class teacher to discuss the lesson and reflect on how it might be adapted to suit their own teaching context.
Areas of focus include:
Focus on the Ƶer
Inclusive Practices
Teaching Approaches in Action
Lesson Planning
Responding to Language
Use of AI
Participants can also learn about ATC’s assessment procedures, including initial level assessment, analysis of students’ learning needs, and classroom-based, weekly formative assessment procedures.
Ƶing objectives
The objectives of this course are to facilitate teachers to:
- Observe a variety of lessons and carry out directed observation tasks.
- Engage in reflective activities for each observed lesson and consider how their learning might be applied in their own classrooms.
- Meet with teachers to review each lesson observed and discuss best practice in teaching and assessment.
- Meet with a member of the Academic Management team to discuss areas of interest.
- Participate in a workshop facilitated by a member of ATC’s academic team.
- Engage in further professional development with resources on ATC’s Platform for Teachers (ATC Connect).
Methodology & assessment
On Day 1 Teachers shadow members of the academic team as they assess new students for level placement, and carry out needs analyses.
Teachers are invited to select areas of focus for the week’s observations, and are given directed observation tasks to guide them in the process.
Participants are also given access to professional development resources for each area of focus, prior to the observations.
After each observation they have the opportunity to meet with the class teacher to discuss the lesson, and reflect on how it might be adapted to suit their own teaching context.
As part of the shadowing experience, participants are provided with the opportunity to take part in workshops with other visiting teachers, and to meet with ATC’s Academic Management team to discuss areas of interest.
Materials, digital tools & other learning resources
All course materials and resources are available to teachers on ATC's online Teacher Platform, ATC Connect.
Certification details
Participants can be awarded an attendance Certificate by ATC Language Schools, with the following information:
- Mobility Details
- Participant’s Name
- Location
- Dates
- Duration
- Activities carried out during the mobility
Pricing, packages and other information
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Price:495Euro
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Course package content:
Course package includes course fees + 3-months' post-course access to ATC's online Teacher Platform, ATC Connect.
Please note that all bookings will be subject to a €60 registration fee.
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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:
For full booking terms please see 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:Post-secondary non-tertiary education (ISCED 4)
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Target audience type:TeacherStudent TeacherTeacher Educator
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Ƶing time:15-20 hours
Upcoming sessions
Past sessions
Provider
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