Lecturing Confidently through English

Third-party on-site course

This course focuses on equipping lecturers with the skills and strategies needed to deliver clear, effective, and impactful lectures in English. From the creation of engaging course materials to refining lecture delivery techniques, participants will gain confidence in using English as a medium for teaching, while receiving personalized feedback to enhance their spoken communication.

Last updated: 24.10.2024

Next upcoming session:

18.08.2025 - 22.08.2025

Ireland , Cork , Cork

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Description

Lecturing Confidently through English is designed for university lecturers and educators who seek to improve their lecturing skills in English. This practical course emphasizes the development of clear, engaging, and effective content delivery, preparing participants to lecture confidently in an academic setting. By focusing on both the creation of materials and the nuances of spoken English, participants will enhance their ability to captivate and inform their audience. The course also includes opportunities for personalized feedback, helping participants tailor their speech to specific contexts and audiences.

Sample course modules

Crafting Effective Lecture Materials: ��Ƶ techniques for structuring and developing lecture content that resonates with an academic audience.

Strategies for Clear Communication: Explore methods to articulate ideas effectively in English, focusing on clarity, tone, and audience engagement.

Improving Lecture Delivery: Refine your public speaking skills with targeted feedback on voice projection, body language, and managing nerves.

Engaging Your Audience: Techniques for interactive lecturing that encourage student participation and promote an inclusive learning environment.

Language for Academic Contexts: Enhance your academic English, focusing on vocabulary, expressions, and phrases commonly used in lecturing.

��Ƶing objectives

By the end of the course, participants will:

Gain confidence in delivering lectures in English with clarity and impact.
Develop the ability to create structured and engaging lecture materials.
Improve spoken English for academic settings through personalised feedback.
��Ƶ to manage audience interactions and respond effectively to student questions.
Hone techniques for maintaining student engagement throughout lectures.

Methodology & assessment

The course follows a hands-on, interactive approach, incorporating real-world lecturing scenarios and peer feedback sessions. Participants will engage in role-playing exercises, simulated lectures, and group discussions to enhance both content creation and delivery.

Personalized feedback from instructors will help refine participants’ speaking skills, and practical tasks will encourage immediate application of strategies learned. Assessment will be based on:

Lecture Delivery Practice: Participants will be assessed on their ability to deliver engaging, well-structured lectures in English.

Content Creation Assignments: Assignments will focus on developing lecture materials that are clear, organized, and appropriate for the academic audience.

Peer and Instructor Feedback: Continuous feedback on speaking clarity, coherence, and effectiveness, helping participants fine-tune their lecturing approach.

Reflective Journals: Participants will maintain journals reflecting on their progress, challenges, and how they are integrating new skills into their lecturing style.

Certification details

All partners will recieve a physical and digital certificate containing their course title, learning outcomes, dates, venue and hours achieved. European Mobility Agreement Signed.