Pilgrims Teacher Training Summer Programme 2007

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English Language Teaching

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.

CLIL - Teaching Other Subjects Through English 2 Weeks

Starting: 8 July; 5 August

Course Location University of Kent at Canterbury

Course Tuition Fee €1,110 Euro

Accommodation

Who is this course for?

• Non-native teachers who teach their curriculum subject(s) in English to learners aged 11 upwards

• You will need an intermediate level of English (not Elementary or Advanced).

Course Summary

Across Europe more and more schools require teachers to teach their subjects in English. The aim of this course is to help you gain confidence in your ability to get better and better at using English in relation to the content of subjects.

This course is both a language and methodology course. It will not be subject specific but will work on language that is needed across the curriculum. However, participants will have the opportunity to teach a topic related to their teaching subject.

What are the key course contents?

Topics include:

• The language of classroom management and instruction.

• Improving your ability to explain subjects in simple or complex English, as required.

• Improvement of your English in all four skills

• Methodology that can be used across the curriculum

• Ways to help students get the most out of learning in another language.

Is this the right course for me?

• Yes, if you teach another subject through English..

• Yes, if you want teaching ideas relevant to teaching any subject.

• Yes, if you want to improve your own English.

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

• English for Teachers if you want 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.

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.

Your accommodation - options include self-catering and residential suites on campus, within easy walking distance of all amenities!

or Residential with private bathroom

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!

Views of ancient Canterbury from the University of Kent, venue for Pilgrims summer programme in the UK.