Pilgrims Teacher Training Summer Programme 2007

Humanising Large Classes 2 Week course

Starting: 22 July

Course Location University of Kent at Canterbury

Course Tuition Fee €1,110 Euro

Accommodation

Who is this course for?

• For native and non-native teachers of English or other languages working with large classes in Secondary Schools and institutions of Adult Education.

• You need an intermediate level of English and above to participate in this course

Course Summary

Many teachers are faced with the demanding challenge of teaching large, mixed level classes. In such circumstances both the teachers and individual students can feel "lost in the crowd".

This course will provide you with techniques and activities, based upon Humanistic Approaches, which will help you teach classes more effectively, creatively and with a higher level of confidence.

What are the key course contents?

• Dealing with homework and correction.

• Creative activities for large classes.

• Pair work, group work and movement in large classes.

• Effective strategies for gaining and maintaining whole group attention, including the use of gesture and voice.

• Strategies and approaches for improving the quality of your instructions.

• Exploiting the course books in ways that make it more relevant to the group you are teaching.

• Activities and approaches that encourage individuals to feel valued within the group.

• Different approaches towards discipline.

• Creative strategies for dealing with mixed levels.

• Recognising and working with different learning styles.

Is this the right course for me?

• Yes - if you teach large classes and want to become more effective within the classroom.

• Yes - if you want to gain direct experience and understanding of learning as part of a large group.

If this is not the right course for you, please consider one of the following:

• Secondary Teaching - methodology for learners between the ages 11 - 18

• Creative Methodology for the Classroom - a general methodology course for all ages

• Teaching Multiple Intelligences - examining new insights in offering a broader description of intelligence and how this can make your teaching more effective.

Funding

• Participants may apply for an EU grant to fund tuition, travel, accommodation and subsistence. Applications for grants must be submitted by 30 March 2007.

• You need to reserve your place before applying for your grant. You do not pay anything if you are not awarded a grant. On registration we will send you more information about funding.

What do I do next?

• Register online today. We will then confirm your place and send you a grant application pack with guidance on how to apply.

• If you have any questions please contact us.

Your Pilgrims Training Day -

Only Pilgrims offers such a full day of Professional and free Personal Development activities:

09.00-10.30 Core Training Course

10.30-11.00 Courtyard coffee break

11.00-12.30 Core Training Course

12.30-14.00 Lunch break

14.00-15.30 Core Training Course

15.30-16.00 Courtyard coffee break

16.00-17.30 Evening workshop 1

20.00-21.30 Evening workshop 2

As well as your core training course there are many free workshops and activities to choose from such as Storytelling, NLP, British Culture, Salsa Dancing, Drama Techniques, Multiple Intelligences, T'ai Chi, Teaching Pronunciation and more… all included in your course fee!