English for Educators
ENGLISH FOR EDUCATORS: Elevating Language Skills in Educational Contexts
English for Educators course description
DESCRIPTION
This program is designed for educators at all levels—primary, secondary, and university teachers, university staff (both academic and administrative), adult educators, trainers, coaches, and school administration staff. Our goal is to enhance your grammar, vocabulary, speaking and writing skills, elevate your confidence in using English, and improve your communication skills, particularly in listening and speaking within the classroom. This course employs interactive, student-centered methods, incorporating hands-on activities, gamification, teamwork, role-play, and discussions. Participants will also engage in city visit activities, games, and outdoor activities, providing a dynamic and communicative learning experience. Additionally, this course aims to foster international cooperation and the development of new Erasmus+ projects.
Participants will leave this course with enhanced English language skills, greater confidence in their ability to communicate effectively in educational settings, and a toolkit of interactive and student-centered teaching methods. They will also be prepared to develop international partnerships and initiate Erasmus+ projects, fostering a collaborative and globally connected educational environment.
Objectives of English for Educators Course
OBJECTIVES
- Enhance English grammar, vocabulary, speaking and writing skills.
- Improve confidence and fluency in English, especially in classroom communication.
- Develop effective communication skills in listening and speaking.
- Creating lesson plans and materials in English language
- Employ interactive and student-centered teaching methods in classroom.
- Utilize rich materials and resources to support language learning.
- Create opportunities for international cooperation and Erasmus+ projects.
- Integrate engaging activities such as games, outdoor activities, and city visits into their teaching practices.
- Collaborate with peers to share insights, experiences, and best practices for nurturing emotional intelligence and effective communication in education.
- Exchange ideas, experiences, materials and cross-cultural practices between colleague.
- Improve language and communication skills.
- Increase international cooperation and intercultural awareness
Schedule for the English for Educators Course
SCHEDULE
Day 1 / 09:00 -14:00: Foundations of English for Educators
- Getting to know each other – Team building activities
- Challenges & hopes about the course
- Teacher, School, Country presentations
- Course Overview and Objectives
- Intensive grammar review tailored to educational settings
- Expanding vocabulary specific to educational contexts
- Workshop: Grammar and vocabulary games
Day 2 / 09:00 -14:00: Developing Writing Skills
- Techniques for effective academic writing
- Writing for different educational purposes (reports, emails, proposals)
- Hands-on writing activities
- Creating lesson plans and instructional materials in English
- Workshop: Writing improvement through collaborative tasks
Day 3 / 09:00 -14:00: Enhancing Listening and Speaking Skills
- Active listening techniques in the classroom
- Understanding different English accents and dialects
- Activity: Listening comprehension exercises using authentic materials
- Techniques for improving pronunciation and fluency
- Role-play and discussions on classroom scenarios
- Workshop: Public speaking and presentation skills
Day 4 / 09:00 -14:00: Interactive and Student-Centered Methods
- Interactive and student-centered teaching strategies
- Incorporating gamification and technology in language teaching
- Activity: Designing interactive lesson plans
- Hands-on activities and games for language learning
- Outdoor activities and city visits to practice English in real-world contexts
- Workshop: Team-based projects and presentations
Day 5 / 09:00 -14:00: International Cooperation and Project Development
- Networking and establishing international partnerships
- Overview of Erasmus+ projects and funding opportunities
- Activity: Brainstorming session for potential projects
- Participants develop a comprehensive project proposal for an Erasmus+ initiative
- Presentations and peer feedback
- Course wrap-up, reflections, and certificate awarding ceremony
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- DURATION
5 days – 25 hours
* Please contact us for 7, 10, 14, 21 days courses!
- FEE
* Materials, certificates and cultural activities included!
- SESSIONS
*Other course days are available, please ask for specific dates.
- MÁLAGA, SP
18.11.2024 – 22.11.2024 > Malaga, Spain – confirmed
03.02.2025 – 07.02.2025 > Malaga, Spain
05.05.2025 – 09.05.2025 > Malaga, Spain
22.09.2025 – 26.09.2025 > Malaga, Spain
- AMSTERDAM, NL
Dates to be confirmed
* Our teacher training courses can fully be funded by Erasmus+ program.
* Please contact us for all inclusive options or specific services depending on your needs and preferences.
- LOCATION
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