Continuing Professional Development courses

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1 Continuing Professional 2015 courses

2 02 Building your career around you With over 50 years experience in delivering cutting edge Teacher Training programmes, we look forward to welcoming you to International House London. International House is the spiritual home of modern approaches to teacher training, teacher development and academic management. Nowhere is there a wider range of programmes, to support you all the way from that first allimportant teacher training certificate through a lifetime of continuing professional development. This year, in response to our trainees feedback, we are introducing a new suite of academic management programmes, including: An Introduction to Academic (online) Young Learner Centre (online) Academic Manager (e.g. Director of Studies) Teacher Trainer Also, in collaboration with King s College London, IH London is delighted to announce a new MA TESOL programme. This programme is one of very few to offer intensive applied teaching, and will lead successful candidates to a joint MA TESOL and an ELT qualification. IH London is a charitable trust with the objective to improve teaching standards worldwide both by inspiring individual teachers and trainers, and also guiding entire organisations and national teacher training strategies. International House London is also more committed than ever before to providing training and development opportunities both online and locally. Contact us or see page 19 to find out more about our custom programmes and in-country operations. If you truly wish to take your TEFL career seriously, train with IH London and that comes from a teacher with nine years of EFL teaching experience. Daisy Shum (Cert IBET) Your career in English Language Teaching CELTA qualification TEFL teaching position MA TESOL Charlotte Thompson Director, Teacher Training

3 visit ihlondon.com call +44 (0) contact us ihlondon.com/contact 03 IH London is a charitable trust, working to raise teaching standards worldwide Why International House London? International House London is the largest English language teacher training organisation in the UK. Since 1962, IH London has trained over 47,000 teachers of English. Our legacy is a network of trainers who have travelled the world, published leading text books and helped develop and shape the industry. Today, IH London has joint ventures with the British Council and Cambridge English, and sends teachers all around the world. As an educational charity, our main aim is to invest in your future. Our Continuing Professional (CPD) courses, Cambridge Delta and Educational programmes will help you reach your career goals as you progress as a professional EFL teacher and manager. Meet Edward an IH London teacher Teacher Teacher Academic Other roles within language education Delta qualification Teacher Trainer Certificate in Academic Diploma in Academic Continue teaching Gain transferable skills & experience Teacher Careers in HR, sales, training, marketing, education related jobs Teacher Writing, publishing, training Minimum of 2 years post-celta experience before Delta

4 04 Course options Find out more about all our courses, visit: We offer a wide range of programmes for qualified teachers at different stages in their teaching career. You can see in the table below which course is the one for you, when it is running and how it is delivered. Further information is available online, and if you are not sure, contact us for further advice. Course type Programme Delivery format Start dates Minimum level CEF Find it on page CLIL Content and Language Integrated Learning January, July & August B1 06 Language Analysis for Teachers TKT:KAL Starts every Monday 06 Classroom Skills for Teaching Young Learners January, July & August B2 07 Language and Teaching Skills January, July & August 07 Teacher Courses Language Teaching Refresher Life in Britain Feb, Mar, Sept, Oct January, July & August E-Moderating Jan, Apr & Oct 4 week online course C1 09 IH Practical Teacher January, July & August 10 Current Trends Theory and Practice January, July & August 10 Cert IBET Business English Training January, July & August 11 Delta Full-time & part-time Delta, Distance and Blended Delta See page for details Feb, Mar, July, Sept & Oct 12 MA TESOL MA TESOL (NEW) See page 14 for details September 14 Introduction to Academic (NEW) February & July 15 Academic Manager (NEW) January & August C2 15 Academic Training Young Learner Centre (NEW) Teacher Trainer (NEW) Jan, Mar, Aug, Sept January & August Certificate in Academic January & August 17 Diploma in Academic January & August 18 All programmes can be customised for your institution. Find out how on page 19.

5 visit ihlondon.com call +44 (0) contact us ihlondon.com/contact 05 Who is this course designed for? English or subject teachers involved in CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) with teenagers and adults. The course is designed for non-native speakers Teachers ready for a deeper understanding of English language systems: lexis. phonology, grammar and discourse. Useful for classroom teaching and preparation pre-delta Teachers of English for 5 to 11 year-olds teaching English as part of the primary curriculum. The course includes the use of CLIL. The course is designed for non-native speakers Teachers who wish to develop both their own use and knowledge of English language and their English language teaching skills Teachers who are working but want to revisit ideas from their initial training, teachers ready to start, or return to teaching. Suitable for teachers with a high level of English and native speakers Teachers who want to extend their understanding of contemporary everyday English with particular reference to British life and culture Experienced teachers and trainers who want to develop their skills in how to teach online. Specifically recommended by Cambridge English for new CELTA tutors Teachers of adults and older teenagers who want to update their teaching and take new ideas and materials back to their school and classroom Test your level online You can test your level online and check you meet the English entry level requirements. Experienced teachers with an advanced level of English who want to explore current principles and practice for ELT Teachers who wish to acquire a good working knowledge and practical skills necessary for the effective teaching of English for Business Experienced teachers who are ready for an advanced qualification in practical teaching. The Delta is often a prerequisite to wider opportunities in teaching, academic management and EFL publishing Novice and early career teachers who want to combine academic study in teaching principles and practice, with a practical ELT teaching qualification Experienced teachers ready to move into management and new managers wanting to support their role with theory and skills Experienced teachers ready to move into management and new managers wanting to support their role with theory and skills Experienced teachers ready to move into management or managers who need to develop specialist knowledge and skills to manage a young learner school or department Experienced teachers who are now involved in teacher training courses or developing staff in a school, or who want to move into this area New managers, teacher trainers and experienced managers who are looking to develop a robust set of academic and educational management skills in the workplace The course was great and excellent value for money. I enjoyed all aspects of it and will recommend it to my colleagues. All the tutors were really helpful and had such a good knowledge of all areas. Zoe Varcoe, Delta, UK

6 06 Teacher Courses CLIL Content and Language Integrated Learning Teaching Teenagers and Adults Language Analysis for Teachers TKT:KAL Teaching Knowledge Test You may be eligible for Erasmus+ funding Find out more: erasmus-plus Minimum English level: B1 15 lessons (13 hours & 45 minutes) per week for 2 weeks What is CLIL? Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) helps students to learn English and gain knowledge of curricular subjects, by learning those subjects in English. CLIL integrates subject and language learning in the classroom in a total immersion style, without the need for extra lessons. CLIL is being widely introduced at all levels of education at schools and colleges worldwide. The tutors will work with course participants to produce a wide range of materials and activities which can be used as part of a CLIL curriculum. The course is suitable for teachers at secondary and tertiary level (11 years and older). By the end of the course, you will have: Developed an understanding of the key principles of CLIL Explored ways of integrating subject and language learning Shared teaching ideas from your own classroom experience Produced a range of materials and activities for a CLIL curriculum Learned to adapt materials to your own teaching context Maximum class size: 18 Minimum English level: B2 10 weeks 60 hours study recommended Who is the course for? This course is ideal for teachers who want to improve their understanding of the English language system for general teaching, and to develop their confidence in their subject. It can also prepare you to take a qualification accredited by Cambridge (TKT:KAL), if you choose. What does the course cover? This is a language analysis course which looks at the language systems of English: lexis, grammar, phonology and discourse. You can choose to focus more on areas you are interested in, and because it is online you can study and review at your own pace. There is also online tutor support, including a language clinic moderated by your online course tutor. You will be given resources to help continue your development after the course. What will I learn? By the end of the course you will: Be more confident in dealing with lexis, grammar, phonology and discourse in the classroom Have a stronger awareness of learners language needs and a greater ability to respond in the classroom Be prepared for the Cambridge TKT: KAL examination if you want to take this certified exam Be better prepared for future teaching qualifications such as Delta, an MA in ELT or Applied Linguistics

7 visit ihlondon.com call +44 (0) contact us ihlondon.com/contact 07 Classroom Skills for Teaching Young Learners Includes CLIL Minimum English level: B2 15 lessons (13 hours & 45 minutes) per week for 2 weeks You will focus on techniques and methodology including CLIL which allow you to implement your teaching plans more effectively. You ll gain a deeper understanding of the following areas: CLIL Effective use of classroom language Effective classroom management techniques Exploiting materials and activities (storytelling, games, songs) Ways of introducing and practising new language Encouraging learner independence Motivating primary school children Maintaining discipline By the end of the course, you will have: Developed and raised awareness of methodology related to teaching 5 to 11 year-olds Been introduced to a variety of practical teaching activities and materials Improved your classroom management skills Focused on issues relating to discipline and motivation Improved your language skills in relation to teaching primary school children Experienced a variety of media for teaching young learners Maximum class size: 18 Language and Teaching Skills Minimum English level: B2 15 lessons (13 hours & 45 minutes) per week for 2 weeks This course gives you practical techniques for teaching English while also helping you to: Clarify grammar Develop fluency and pronunciation Use classroom language and manage classroom activities Plan effective lessons for different types of learner Learn techniques for introducing new language Use different media resources Improve your competence in English Explore the key principles of English language teaching Experiment with classroom techniques Maximum class size: 18 Every course we run is tailored to the needs of the group. We can also build programmes just for your organisation

8 08 Teacher Courses Language Teaching Refresher Life in Britain Bringing culture to the classroom Join in the teacher development conversation at com/blog Part-time on four consecutive Saturdays for a total of 20 lessons (18 hours & 20 minutes) This course is for working or back-towork teachers who need to boost their confidence by reviewing and extending what was learned on the CELTA or Cert TESOL. You will analyse the following language areas: Lexis Teaching phrasal verbs Time, tense and aspect Dealing with phonology Modality Written and spoken discourse Futurity Functions Determiners Sentence structure You will gain a deeper understanding of the methodology used in the following types of lessons: Language from a text Task-teach-task/Test-teach-test TBL PPP/Situational presentation You will also have the opportunity to use and adapt a range of coursebooks and practise designing your own materials. By the end of the course you will have: Enhanced your own language awareness Developed an awareness and understanding of different approaches to dealing with language Developed an ability to anticipate problems and solutions with language Improved your lesson planning skills Maximum class size: lessons (13 hours & 45 minutes) per week for 2 weeks You will explore the language, literature and contemporary culture of modern Britain and other English speaking countries. This course includes several guided visits and exciting cultural events and excursions in and around London. This course gives you practical techniques for teaching English. By the end of the course you will have: Gained greater awareness of contemporary issues in British life and culture Examined a number of issues of specific interest to you Become more confident in sourcing and adapting up-to-date authentic materials for use in your own classes Become more able to respond to your students questions about all things British Maximum class size: 18

9 visit ihlondon.com call +44 (0) contact us ihlondon.com/contact 09 E-Moderating 40 hours study recommended E-Moderating is taught entirely online over four weeks with approximately ten hours study each week. The course combines private study, collaborative discussion tasks and live classrooms. You are required to complete a series of individual and group tasks as well as pass three assessed tasks based on the following: Introduction and orientation You will focus on the nature of online learning and how to foster an online community. Supporting online learners You will look at how learners develop online, compare common online learner profiles and learn how to identify and support learners in difficulty. Managing discussion forums You will learn how to set up a discussion forum, design a discussion forum task, respond to learner posts as well as summarise and close a discussion. You will look at some real examples from the CELTA. Managing live classrooms You will learn how to use a live classroom, such as that used on the CELTA, firstly as a student and then as a moderator. You will learn how to troubleshoot common problems. Finally you will run your own session and reflect on the experience. By the end of the course you will have a basic awareness of the key aspects of supporting online learners and developing an online community. You will have developed basic E-Moderating skills enabling you to function as an online tutor. Find out more about all our courses IH E-Moderating is specifically recommended by Cambridge English for CELTA tutors

10 10 Teacher Courses IH Practical Teacher Current Trends Theory and Practice My tutor is one of the most resourceful, dynamic, entertaining and efficient teachers I have ever met in any field. He was a constant inspiration not only because of the contents of the course, but especially because of how he taught. Iva Plesingerova, Current Trends, Theory & Practice in ELT, Czech Republic Minimum English level: C1 15 lessons (13 hours & 45 minutes) per week for 2 weeks Develop your classroom teaching skills and learn practical techniques and approaches for teaching English as a second language. The course focuses on: Activities for listening, speaking, reading and writing Technology in language learning Using songs, games and videos Activities for teaching pronunciation Teaching using a task-based learning approach Preparing students for examinations Learn to use new teaching techniques, adapt materials for different environments and build your confidence in the classroom. Maximum class size: 18 Minimum English level: C1 15 lessons (13 hours & 45 minutes) per week for 2 weeks Gain a deeper understanding of the methodology of English language teaching (ELT) and learn practical techniques through: Task-based learning The Lexical Approach Syllabus design Teaching large/mixed ability groups Testing and examinations Technology and language teaching Develop your ability to critically examine current ELT principles Learn to evaluate current trends in context with your own teaching Acquire a range of practical teaching ideas and materials Maximum class size: 18

11 visit ihlondon.com call +44 (0) contact us ihlondon.com/contact 11 Cert IBET Certificate of International Business English Training Minimum English level: C2 25 lessons (22 hours & 55 minutes) per week for 2 weeks Morning and afternoon study sessions, both theoretical and practical, designed to give you a good working knowledge of best practice in teaching English for international business, along with useful classroom skills. You will focus on the following core modules: Definition of business English; characteristics and expectations of business learners Concepts and language in a business context Needs analysis and research Course and syllabus design Materials and resources, including web-based resources Approaches, methods and techniques: lexical learning, role-play and case studies, learner training Internationalism and culture Teaching oral business communication skills: socialising, meetings, negotiations, telephoning and presentations Teaching business reading and writing skills: correspondence, memos and reports Evaluation and assessment: evaluating programme aims; managing feedback; business English exams Professional development and employment By the end of the course, you will have: Acquired the necessary knowledge to submit your assignment for the Cert IBET international qualification Gained familiarity with current best practice in teaching business English to groups and One-to-One Learnt how to adapt their professional approach to the needs of corporate and individual clients Developed a greater understanding of communication in the business world Maximum class size: 18 Cert IBET is an internationally recognised qualification Exceptional teaching staff. Invaluable content. There really is so much to take away and use. Patricia Murphy

12 12 The Delta qualification Delta The Cambridge Diploma in English Language Teaching to Adults Delta is designed for experienced English language teachers who would like to improve their existing skills and develop new techniques to progress their career. The Delta qualification is a balance of theory and practice that will enhance your understanding of the English language, while examining in depth the principles of effective teaching and the practical skills required for teaching English. The Cambridge Delta is accredited by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) at level 7 on the National Qualifications Framework. What do the modules include? Delta is modular and comprises three modules each separately certificated by Cambridge English. You can choose to take each one as a stand-alone course or complete all three modules to get full Delta certification and an overall Delta diploma. The modules will cover all elements of Cambridge English Delta assessment units. What is Delta? The Delta is the highest ELT teaching qualification in the world. Matthew Brigham, The Guardian Module 1: Understanding language, methodology and resources for teaching You should consider this module if you want to: Extend your background knowledge and understanding of language, methodology and teaching resources Accredit prior learning and knowledge gained through teaching and experience The top five FAQs answered: How much work is involved in the Delta? What work is required before the course? How long does it take to complete the Delta? Where should I take the Delta? Will I pass? Find the answers online: Module 2: Developing Professional Practice You should consider this module if you want to: Develop professionally by focusing on your own classroom practice Deepen your understanding of language, skills and principles underlying different methodologies and approaches Acquire more practical experience if you already have an MA in ELT/ ESOL/Applied Linguistics Orientation course For the Distance Delta Integrated Programme and Distance Delta Module 2 course there is a two week face to face Orientation course. This is held in different locations around the world, including IH London.

13 visit ihlondon.com call +44 (0) contact us ihlondon.com/contact 13 Programme Dates Orientation Module 1 Module 2 Module 3 Total duration Full-time Delta Mar-May 2015 Sep-Nov weeks Blended Delta Mar-Dec weeks 6 weeks 14 weeks 36 weeks Blended Delta Aug June weeks 6 weeks 14 weeks 52 weeks Extensive Blended Delta Mar 2015-June 2016 Aug 2015-Dec weeks 16 weeks 14 weeks 64 weeks Integrated Delta Mar-Dec 2015 Sept 2015-June weeks 34 weeks 36 weeks Module 1 Mar-June 2015 Aug-Dec weeks Module 2 Mar-Nov 2015 Aug 2015-May weeks 30 weeks weeks Full-time Module 2 July-Aug weeks Part-time Module 2 Feb-May weeks Module 3 Mar-June 2015 Aug-Dec weeks Module 3 ELT Mar-June 2015 or Aug-Dec weeks Module 3: Extending practice and English language teaching specialisation You should consider this module if: Your current teaching reflects an area of specialisation but you do not currently hold a qualification in it You would like to extend your knowledge into a new specialist area where you have no experience You already have a Delta or equivalent but want to further your career development through a specialism You have a certificate for one Module 3 specialism but wish to certify for more specialisms You can choose one of the following: Business English Young Learners English for Specific Purposes English for Academic Purposes ESOL Content and Language Integrated Learning Exam Classes One-to-One Monolingual Classes Multilingual Classes Teaching in an English-Speaking Environment or Teaching in a Non- English-Speaking Environment Teaching Learners Learners with Special Requirements Language for Teachers Language Support ELT Entry requirements Minimum age is 21 You should normally have an initial teacher training certificate in English and a good academic background A minimum of one years full-time English language teaching to access Module 1 Two years full-time experience teaching at a wide range of levels and contexts to access Modules 2 and 3 For the six-week Module 2 course, you should normally have already completed Delta Module 1 Apply now to study later You can apply for a Delta course at any time and, if offered a place, the offer is valid for up to a year after the date of acceptance. Blended Learning Delta You can combine Distance Delta Modules 1 and 3 online with a full-time face to face Module 2 course studying at IH London. NEW! PART-TIME, 16-week face to face Delta Module 2 in London

14 14 The MA TESOL The MA TESOL International House London has entered into a unique partnership with King s College London to create a new MA in TESOL which starts in September The programme will provide novice and early career teachers with a thorough introduction to current research, theory, principles and practices in English language teaching. Students will have the opportunity to observe actual language classes, plan and teach real lessons at International House London, and carry out research on language learning and teaching. Developing theoretical knowledge and practical skills for teaching English in different contexts Four weeks of supervised teaching practice Gaining a certificate in English Language Teaching either a CELTA or an IH Certificate in TESOL at the same time as the MA in TESOL Observe lessons and learn from experienced teachers at International House London Excellent tutorial support and extensive programme-specific training in research methods and academic writing Staff that have extensive experience of teaching and training teachers in a wide variety of contexts KEY FACTS Programme leader Dr Nick Andon Accreditation Cambridge English CELTA Awarding institution King s College London Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent) UK 180/ECTS 90 Duration One year full-time or two years parttime Location Waterloo Campus Student destinations The MA is new for 2015, but the programme prepares graduates for a professional career in English language teaching, a research-oriented career, or a mixture of the two.

15 visit ihlondon.com call +44 (0) contact us ihlondon.com/contact 15 Academic Training Our online management training programmes are ideal for busy academic managers who are unable to take time away from work to attend face to face training. The programmes are designed with interactive content and hands on, workplace-based tasks which build and develop your knowledge and awareness of the different aspects of your role as an academic manager. The online modules are moderated by experienced online tutors with extensive academic management experience, to support and develop your learning and development as you work through the modules. Introduction to Academic Eight weeks (plus one week Orientation Module prior to the course start date) 5-6 hours work per week (on and offline) hours in total Who is the course for? The course is suitable for newly promoted academic managers or for those who are planning a move into academic management. Participants will have a near-fluent level of English, C2 minimum level. The course is divided into eight one-week lessons which explore the following topic areas: The transition from teacher to manager Time management Dealing with difficult situations Performance management Customer service Preparing for your written assignment Timetabling and class allocation Organisational culture By the end of the course you will have: Developed your understanding and awareness of key issues facing newer academic managers Explored existing practice and evaluated this against the theories and principles presented in the module Developed a range of practical techniques and strategies to become a more effective academic manager Worked collaboratively with an online community of academic managers, sharing problems, best practice and solutions Assessment An assessed, active participation level of 80% throughout the course plus submission of a 2,500 word assignment at the end of the module. This is the first module in the Certificate in Academic. Successful completion of this module is credit bearing towards the Certificate programme. N.B. Our online programmes are not self study. You work in lock step with your tutor group and each lesson is released by the tutor on a weekly basis. Academic Manager 15 lessons (13 hours & 45 minutes) for one week Who is the course for? The course is suitable for experienced educators or trainers who are ready to expand their skill set and who are already involved in aspects of academic management or who are planning to move into this area. Participants will have a near-fluent level of English, C2 minimum level. You will examine the skills and qualities needed to be an effective academic manager and how to manage and develop teams working both face to face and remotely. Topics include theories of staff motivation and their application, managing performance and managing educational change. By the end of the course you will have: Developed your understanding and awareness of the relationship between management theory and its application in an educational context Learned a range of practical strategies to help you manage individuals, teams and processes more effectively Explored issues related to managing change in education, and how to evaluate the impact of change initiatives Worked with academic managers from a range of contexts, identified key issues and good practice in addressing these Shared professional practice with other academic managers Maximum class size: 18 This programme fits well with our Teacher Trainer course. You may also be interested in the following online courses: Introduction to Academic (credit-bearing toward the Certificate in Educational ) Certificate in Academic (3 modules) Diploma in Academic (see page 18)

16 16 Academic Training The input in all areas has been fantastic and I have felt constantly challenged and willing to learn more. Young Learner Centre Eight weeks (plus one week Orientation Module prior to the course start date) 5-6 hours work per week (on and offline) hours in total Who is the course for? The course is suitable for new and more experienced academic managers who work in schools which exclusively teach young learners, or schools which teach a mixture of adults and young learners. Participants will have a nearfluent level of English, C2 minimum level. The course is divided into four twoweek blocks, which cover the following topic areas: 1. Moving into management/child development and L2 acquisition theories 2. Course design and curriculum/ Resource management 3. Academic support and development /Organisational policies for Young Learner centres 4. Parental Communication and engagement/communication across stakeholder groups By the end of the course you will have: Developed your awareness of key issues in relation to management of young learners Explored influential theories related to young learners and their psychological, linguistic and social development Evaluated these theories and their implications against practice in your context Developed a range of practical techniques and strategies to manage young learner courses, students and teachers more effectively Worked collaboratively with an online community of practising academic managers, sharing problems, best practice and solutions Assessment An assessed, active participation level of 80% throughout the course plus submission of a 2,500 word assignment at the end of the module. This course can be taken either before or after the Certificate or diploma in Academic.

17 visit ihlondon.com call +44 (0) contact us ihlondon.com/contact 17 Teacher Trainer Certificate in Academic 15 lessons (13 hours & 45 minutes) for one week Who is the course for? The course is suitable for experienced teachers who are now involved in teacher training courses or teacher support or who want to move into this area. Participants will have a nearfluent level of English, C2 minimum level. You will look at approaches to teacher training, running seminars and workshops, the role of observation in your context and ways to support teachers continuing professional development. During the course you will be able to evaluate and develop training approaches and materials relevant to your own context. By the end of the course you will have: Developed your awareness of a range of approaches to training Created sample training materials relevant to your own context Considered issues in evaluating teaching and the effectiveness of training Observed experienced trainers delivering practical, theoretical and formally assessed training courses Shared professional practice with other educators Maximum class size: 18 This course fits well with our Academic course to make a combined programme weeks 3 modules Each module lasts eight weeks 5-6 hours work per week recommended Who is this programme for? The Certificate in Academic is for prospective or newly appointed academic managers (1-4 years in post). You should consider this programme if you want to: Develop your skills in line managing teachers Gain a range of practical ideas and techniques to help you be a more effective academic manager Network and share ideas and best practice with other academic managers globally Entry requirements You will have a minimum of five years teaching experience, preferably in an ELT context. You will also need access to an ELT institution for information gathering and research. Course content Orientation Module The Orientation Module starts one week prior to your programme start date and participation is compulsory. It is delivered entirely online. Module One Introduction to Academic Module Two Observation and Giving Feedback Module Three Setting up INSETT Assessment and workload Active participation in all aspects of the online course (80% participation) is a course requirement. Course participants also submit a 2,500 word assignment at the end of each module. Course participants can typically expect to spend about 6-8 hours per week studying, both on and offline. Lessons are released on a weekly basis by the tutor and course participants are expected to work in lock step with their tutor group on each week s lesson. Each module lasts eight weeks, and participants then have a further two weeks to research and write the module assignments. The Certificate in Academic is a great course for newer managers. It gave me so many ideas, which I can try out in my school. It really gave me the support I needed.

18 18 Academic Training Diploma in Academic The Diploma is credit bearing at Aston University The Diploma programme exposed me to theories and concepts which were new to me, and explained them clearly. The tasks were very helpful in terms of understanding the topics. The tutor support was excellent throughout. 44 weeks 5 modules Modules 1-4 last eight weeks Module 5 lasts four weeks 5-6 hours work per week recommended Who is this programme for? The Diploma in Academic is for experienced academic managers (5+ years in post). You will currently be operating at a senior level in your institution, or will be planning to equip yourself to move to a more senior position. You should consider this programme if you want to: Have a clear understanding of the more strategic aspects of academic management Be equipped to function at a senior management level Undertake focused and supported research on a specific aspect of your organisation s operations Entry requirements You will already have at least five years academic management experience to at least Senior Teacher level. You will also need access to an ELT institution for information gathering and research. Course content Orientation Module The Orientation Module starts one week prior to your programme start date and participation is compulsory. It is delivered entirely online. Module One Managing Change Module Two Effective Communication Module Three Managing Customer Service Module Four Business Module Five Extended Assignment Assessment and workload Active participation in all aspects of the online course (80% participation) is a course requirement. Course participants also submit a 2,500 word assignment at the end of Module 1-4, and an Extended Assignment of 3,500 words at the end of Module 5. Course participants can typically expect to spend about 6-8 hours per week studying, both on and offline. Lessons are released on a weekly basis by the tutor and course participants are expected to work in lock step with their tutor group on each week s lesson. The Diploma in Educational is credit-bearing towards the MSc in TESOL offered by Aston University. Each module lasts eight weeks, and participants then have a further two weeks to research and write the module assignments.

19 visit ihlondon.com call +44 (0) contact us ihlondon.com/contact 19 IH London programmes delivered in your organisation Our clients include state and private schools, teaching associations, education ministries and government departments. We provide professional development programmes ranging in scope and complexity, from initial teacher training qualifications, through to high level academic management strategies. We can deliver specially adapted training solutions from as few as five trainees in a closed group for one week. We are equally able to provide large-scale, longer-term programmes leading to internationally recognised teaching qualifications for large numbers of teachers, teacher trainers and managers. Needs analysis Observation & information gathering Training proposal Monitoring & Evaluation Programme delivery Assessment & feedback All of the courses in this brochure can be offered to your organisation as closed-group programmes, adapted to your specific teaching context. These programmes can be delivered in London, in your school or training centre, or blended with online modules. We can vary the blend according to your requirements, and our most popular programmes include: Methodology English Language Teaching Skills Teaching for Exam Success (e.g. Teachers of IELTS) Curriculum Materials Design Testing & Assessment Observation & Feedback How we work with you to develop a new training programme 1. Needs analysis Identify short-term and long-term objectives for the training 2. Observation and information gathering Evaluate current teaching practices through focus groups, observation and interviews in your organisation 3. Training proposal We provide an outline of the course content we recommend, along with mode of delivery 4. Programme delivery 5. Assessment and feedback This process is underpinned by continual monitoring and evaluation of IH delivery. We also recommend post-training evaluations to track progress beyond the programme to measure impact and effectiveness of training, and to gauge your return on investment. Preparation for formal qualifications, including: TKT module 1, 2, 3 TKT:KAL, TKT:CLIL Cambridge CELTA Cambridge Delta

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