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mavizebra represents Pilgrims. We make sure everything goes smoothly for
you - course registration, application
for EU grant, visa, flights, airport transfers and accommodation on
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English Language Teaching |
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Teachers from all over the world come to Pilgrims for new ideas, to be refreshed, to experience the unique Pilgrims difference and to become a part of Pilgrims international community. |
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Humanising
Testing 1
Week course Course Location University of Kent at Canterbury Course Tuition Fee 630
Euro Accommodation Who is this course for? For all teachers who have to, or will have
to, design their own tests. For all teachers
whose school syllabus includes testing students. Course Summary This course offers a clear overview of
the basic principles of testing and will engage you in designing tests
for your language classroom. These practical activities will help you
develop tests which are effective and fair, and will help turn test-anxiety
into a motivating learning experience for your students. What are the key course contents? Topics include: designing tests
for all four language skills – listening, speaking, reading and
writing essential principles
behind good tests different purposes
– different test types practical suggestions
for marking writing do’s
and don’ts of a speaking test The "English
Sense of Humour". choosing appropriate
texts for listening and reading friendly grammar
and vocabulary tests reducing test-stress. washback effect
– how do tests affect teaching? Is this the right course for me? Yes –
if you want to see what makes tests work effectively. Yes –
if you want to make your classroom testing effective and learner-friendly Yes –
if you want to create a set of tests ready to be used in your classrooms Yes –
if you want to see how well designed tests can have a positive affect
on your teaching If this is not the right course for you, please consider one of the following: Creative
Methodology for the Classroom for a more general methodology course. English
for Teachers for a more general language improvement course. 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. |
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You live and work with teachers from all over the world at the University of Kent at Canterbury, England. This beautiful city is 1hr 30mins from London. |
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Your accommodation - options include self-catering and residential suites on campus, within easy walking distance of all amenities! |
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Self-catering |
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or Residential with private bathroom |
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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! |
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Views of ancient Canterbury from the University of Kent, venue for Pilgrims summer programme in the UK. |
