Teacher training
Workshops that explore both the practical and theoretical trends in language teaching methodology are fundamental to continuous professional development. I have experience training new teachers as well as those with more experience. Though this list is by no means exhaustive, teacher training might cover the following topics:
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A history of ELT and recent developments in the field
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Creating and conducting needs analysis for learners
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Planning and staging lessons and activity types
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Teaching and lesson frameworks
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Syllabus and course design
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CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning)
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Giving instructions
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Checking meaning
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Teaching systems:
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grammar, pronunciation, lexis, discourse, functional language
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Teaching skills:
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receptive skills: reading and listening
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productive skills: speaking and writing
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Giving feedback
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Correcting errors
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Classroom management techniques
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Pair and group work
Contact me to find out more about the teacher training I can offer.