Teacher Development Programme

Teacher Development Programme

	September–December 2011

The British Council Ukraine, IATEFL Ukraine and the Institute for Innovative Technologies and the Content of Education invite applications for online and face-to-face Teacher Development courses. They will start as soon as the groups are formed, tentatively at the end of September. Face-to-face courses will be provided if we have enough applications from one and the same place. A minimum level of English is indicated for each course according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. You can check your level here. A certificate is issued after regular attendance and successful completion of all assignments. To apply for any of the following courses please submit your application form by 10 September 2011 toOleksandr.Shalenko@britishcouncil.org.ua TKT Essentials This course provides teachers with an introduction to the basic theory associated with a communicative approach to English language teaching. Its structure and content are based on the syllabus of the Cambridge ESOL Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT). The course has three modules: Module 1 Language and background to language learning and teaching Module 2 Lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching Module 3 Managing the teaching and learning process It is delivered in two independent parts: Part 1 – Module 1, Part 2 – Modules 2 and 3. Minimum language level – B1. English for Teaching This is an in-service teacher development course which combines input on communicative, learner-centred methodology and topical ELT themes with a structured language syllabus to provide for progression from A2 to B1 (CEFR level). The focus is on developing linguistic competence and teaching expertise through a range of thematically linked tasks and activities providing models which can be adapted for classroom use. Topic areas: Then & Now Any Questions? The Ideal School Learning how to learn In my experience How do you compare? Minimum language level – A2. Learning Technologies for the Classroom This is a teacher development course which aims to build English language teachers’ confidence and skill in the use of basic learning technologies. It covers the following areas: Office applications for whole-class teaching Evaluating and selecting websites and integrating the Web Skills development using the Web Ideas for school links projects Minimum language level – B1. Primary Essentials This is a development course for teachers of English working with young learners aged 5 to 12. It is based on the reflective approach, requiring active experimenting with teachers’ own teaching. The course consists of six modules and contains audio, classroom video and community elements. Course structure and content: Module 1 – Introduction Module 2 – First steps in teaching children Module 3 – Songs and games Module 4 – Learning styles Module 5 – Syllabus and lesson planning Module 6 – Classroom management Minimum language level – B1. Certificate in Secondary English Language Teaching 1 (CISELT 1) This course is aimed at practising teachers with a level of English B1 and above and who work with learners in the 11–18 age range. It is a modular training course based on practical classroom methodology and assignments. Module 1 – Getting Started Module 2 – Language Awareness Module 3 – Skills Module 4 – Core Classroom Issues Minimum language level – B1.

Contact us Sasha Shalenko Partnerships and Projects Officer British Council 4/12 Hyryhoriya Skovorody St. Kyiv 04070 Telephone +380 44 490 5600 Fax +380 44 490 5605 Oleksandr.Shalenko@britishcouncil.org.ua