Teacher Education Seminars​

Advanced Cycle

Once trainees have completed at least 20-30 hours of formal training, they are invited to attend more specialized, in-depth topics of specific interest to them. A teacher’s development never stops, be it in terms of his/her language development, awareness about himself/herself, his/her personal and professional needs and interests.

Advanced Teaching Skills

Further techniques for career teachers and for those who have had basic training.
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A 24-hour Course with further techniques for career teachers and for those who have had basic training.

SESSIONS:
  1. “Effective Presentation Techniques for Teachers”
  2. “Learning Words Is Fun”
  3. “Make Grammar Come Alive (For Elementary Learners)”
  4. “Making Writing Easy”
  5. “Listening Is the Key to Fluent Speaking”
  6. “The Dictionary: Language Development & Learner Autonomy”

DEALING WITH TEENAGERS: TECHNIQUES FOR THE EXPERIENCED TEACHER

. . . support systems for teachers of teenagers. . .
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a 16-hour Course for acquiring confidence and effective support strategies when teaching teenage learners (ages 13 – 17)

SESSIONS:
  1.  “Management Strategies and Team Building Techniques”
  2. “The Teenage Learner and Confident Self-Expression”
  3. “Creative Techniques for Teenagers”
  4. “Challenging Teenagers”

TEACHING ADULTS

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A 16-hour course for teachers of adults. Ways and techniques to select appropriate materials and 
to work with and motivate adult learners.

SESSIONS:
  1.  “Teaching Adult Beginners”
  2. “Motivating Adult Learners”
  3. “Teaching Advanced-Level Adults”
  4. “Working One-to-One and with Small Groups”
  5. “Teaching ESP to Adult Learners”

TEACHING THE ADVANCED LEARNER

. . . the confidence and power of specialization . . .
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a 16-hour Course for those interested in teaching advanced learners and professionals

SESSIONS:
  1.  “Good Listeners Make Good Speakers”
  2.  “Creative Techniques for Advanced Learners”
  3.  “The Power of the Written Word”
  4. “Assessment and the Advanced Learner”

EXAM PREPARATION COURSE

...empower your learners...
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Ways and techniques to prepare our learners so they can be confident and successful in exams! A 16-hour Course for experienced teachers

SESSIONS:
  1. “Good Listeners Make Good Speakers”
  2. “Creative Techniques for Advanced Learners”
  3. “The Power of the Written Word”
  4. “Assessment and the Advanced Learner”

TESTING EVALUATION & ASSESSMENT: FAIR GRADING PRACTICES & PARENT FEEDBACK

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a 16-hour Course for experienced teachers

SESSIONS
  1.  “Testing”
  2.  “Testing Oral Skills in the Classroom: A Neglected Area of Assessment”
  3.  “Interaction in the Classroom: The Only Way to Prepare”
  4. ” ‘The TTT Touch’: Employing Subtle Correction Techniques for Adolescent and Adult Learners”

LEARNING FOR THE FUTURE: DEVELOPING AUTONOMY (16HRS)

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a 16-hour Course for experienced teachers

SESSIONS
  1. “Student Motivation and Learner Training”
  2. “The Three A’s: Awareness, Assessment and Autonomy”
  3.  “Learner Autonomy and Study Skills”
  4. “Note-Taking/Note-Making: A Necessary . . . Skill”

TEACHING AND LEARNING GRAMMAR

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A variety of techniques, approaches and activities (12 hrs)

SESSIONS
  1. “Grammar for All Levels”
  2. “Make Grammar Come Alive (for Intermediate Learners)
  3. “Creative Grammar Practice

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS WITH EXPERIENCE

. . . beyond the basics. . .
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a 16-hour Course for developing ELT professionals

SESSIONS
  1. “Student Discipline and Class Management”
  2. “Fun with Phonology”
  3. “Bridging the Grammar Gap”
  4. “Creative Writing”

TEACHING TECHNIQUES FOR EXPERIENCED TEACHERS

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A 12-hour Course for teacher of exam preparation

SESSIONS
  1.  “Success for All: Use ‘Multiple’ Exam Strategies”
  2.  “From Word To Text: Interacting With Texts to Improve Vocabulary and Grammar”
  3.  “Teacher’s Communication Skills”

Advanced Strategies for the ELT Professional (16 hrs)

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A 20-hour Course with practical activities for learners of all ages

SESSIONS
  1. “Q” ‘n’ “E” Activities for EFL Learner (ages 9 – 14)
  2.  “Bright Ideas for the Bright Days of the Year”
  3. “Making Our Lessons Memorable: Focus on Lesson Planning/Coursebook Adaptation”
  4. “Composition Writing: Generating, Organizing and Developing Ideas”

EXPERTISE BEYOND EXPERIENCE: ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING

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new perspectives for self-evaluation and on-going, continuous self-development . . . (16 hrs)

SESSIONS
  1. “Class Dynamics and Learner Involvement”
  2. “The Teacher Is Always a Learner”
  3. “Public Speaking and Presentation Skills”
  4. “Is There a Fifth and/or Sixth Language Skill?
  5. A Deeper Look at Language Learning”

CAREER PATHWAYS

"Involve, inform, evolve, inspire . . ."
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Becoming a consummate professional in your chosen field (16 hrs)

SESSIONS
  1. “Image & Presence”
  2. “Find Your Voice and Express Yourself”
  3. “Getting It Write”
  4. “Achievements and Aspirations: Teacher Creativity”

FAST FORWARD INTO THE FUTURE

“Developing Responsible, Kinder and Empathetic Adults”
“Present Time to Future: Competences and Transferable Skills”
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With the advent of distance learning, our language lessons are enhanced with infinite possibilities by making new choices, managing remote workplaces, designing tasks and supporting learners' sense of achievement. (24 hrs)

SESSIONS
  1. ” ‘Getting to Know You’: Start-of the-Year Activities for All Levels”
  2. “Input, Process, Output: Approaches and Effective Language Lessons”
  3. “Developing Our Creative Thinking Abilities”
  4. “Developing Responsible, Kinder andEmpathetic Adults”
  5. “Active Learning Experiences: “Hands-on” Remains in the Memory”
  6. “Present Time to Future: Competences andTransferable Skills”
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