English Language Quality Standards Programme

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1 English Language Quality Standards Programme Teacher Training Courses Invest in your teachers so that your students get the best in the classroom The British Council has developed a range of online moderated teacher training courses which are being used in training teachers around the world. These courses have been made available in India as part of the Quality Standards Programme to help schools develop their teachers and their performance in the classroom. The mode of delivery of these courses is online to make it easier for working teachers to participate. The online platform is very user-friendly and will provide a lot of flexibility for the teachers. Why should you nominate your teachers for these courses? British Council is a world authority in English language education and teacher training These high quality courses will introduce your teachers to the latest methods of teaching Our trainers are highly experienced and qualified teacher trainers and online moderators These courses are highly relevant to your context as an English-medium school The courses employ reflective learning, a technique whereby your teachers will apply their learning in the classroom The online medium enables flexibility- no break from work is required Your teachers will also get familiar with using online learning technologies through first-hand experience What our participants say The beauty of this course [CiSELT] was clarity of instructions, transparency about time, accessibility of the moderator and cherry on the cake - a social forum which enabled the participants to know each other, debate, share experiences and feel connected. Learning was taking place beyond the course outline too. - CiSELT participant During the course I got to know about the characteristics and activities related to different learning styles. Individual students may be better suited to learning in a particular way, using distinctive modes for thinking, relating and creating. The notion of students having particular learning styles has implications for teaching strategies. Because preferred modes of input and output vary from one individual to another, it is important that we as teachers should use a range of teaching strategies to effectively meet the needs of individual learners. CiPELT was a great learning experience for me. - CiPELT participant 1

2 The English Language Quality Standards Programme is a new initiative from the British Council. Its objective is to contribute to improving standards in English Language Teaching in India. As part of this Programme, we are offering our next batch of online moderated teacher training courses starting in September To nominate your teachers and academic managers for these courses, please contact Dhruba Jyoti Malkhandi Courses and workshops Certificate in Secondary English Language Teaching (CiSELT)... 3 Certificate in Primary English Language Teaching (CiPELT)... 4 and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Essentials... 5 Learning Technologies... 6 Teaching Knowledge Text (TKT) 7 2

3 Certificate in Secondary English Language Teaching (CiSELT) CiSELT is an in-service course, written specifically for English language teachers working in secondary schools with learners aged CiSELT is split into two levels: Proficient and Advanced. The course aims are to: develop teachers' methodological skills, develop communicative, reflective and learning-centred teaching skills, develop classroom based research skills, professionalise teachers classroom practice. The modules for the Proficient level are: 'Getting Started', 'Language Awareness', 'Teaching Skills, 'Core Classroom Issues' Date Start: September 2015 End: December 2015 Delivery type On-line moderated Teachers increase their range of pedagogic techniques and develop strategies for further professional development through reflection and action based research INR per participant 3

4 Certificate in Primary English Language Teaching (CiPELT) CiPELT is an in-service course, written specifically for English language teachers working with primary age children. The course is based on the practical application of methodology for the classroom and aims to combine theory with good practice. It is specifically for teachers who need to update their methodological skills. The course comprises three modules: CiPELT READY (primary years 1-2) CiPELT STEADY (primary years 3-4) CiPELT GO (primary years 5-6) Each course module provides approximately 30 hours of content. In this batch, we will offer the first two CiPELT modules, i.e., Ready and Steady. CiPELT Ready is designed for teachers of Grade 1 and 2, that is primary years 1 and 2. And will be of interest to any teacher who wants to improve their teaching skills for classes of very young beginners. The module covers the basics of how children learn, how to make and use resources for this age group, how to plan, manage and assess the progress of the classes. Early literacy is covered at a non-textual and letter recognition level. The focus is on developing listening and speaking skills in the children and nurturing motivation towards English language learning. CiPELT Steady is designed for teachers of Grade 3 and 4, that is primary years 3 and 4. The focus is on consolidating listening and speaking skills while beginning to develop literacy skills. Date Start: September 2015 End: December 2015 Delivery type Online moderated Teachers increase their range of pedagogic techniques and develop strategies for further professional development through reflection and action based research. INR per participant. 4

5 and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) Essentials Teaching curricular subjects in English, also known as and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), is becoming more and more popular and requires a change in teachers skills set. This course helps teachers understand CLIL methodology and apply good practice in the classroom. The course is very hands-on with participants being introduced to a variety of methodologies and practical strategies to use in the classroom. Some practical elements in the course include: anticipating problems and selecting language to support understanding breaking down information into manageable chunks designing tasks to increase communication providing learner training strategies to help learners recognise and improve their own weaknesses clarifying whether assessment is based on content or linguistic abilities and providing relevant (personalised) feedback. Practical examples throughout the course reflect a range of subjects and age groups. Date Start: September 2015 End: December 2015 Delivery type Online moderated Teachers develop practical skills to introduce functional language, evaluate language challenges and adapt classroom tasks and forms of assessment. This will help their students understand the topics in a second language, i.e., in English. Primary and secondary teachers who teach either English or other curricular subjects in English. INR per participant 5

6 Learning Technologies An introduction to the main aspects of using new technologies in the language classroom. It takes into account different situations in which teachers find themselves: both where technology is only available outside the classroom, and where the classroom is well-resourced with IT. The course modules cover a range of web technologies, with topics including using the internet, cyber well-being for learners, using Office applications, using online video and audio, and using social networking and other web technologies for educational purposes. Each online unit (16 in total) includes links and video demonstrations about the technologies involved. It includes a wide range of practical ideas and web resources that teachers can directly use with their learners. The course is taken in 4 parts: Module 1 Issues in learning tech Module 2 Tech tools Module 3 Tech techniques Module 4 Language development with tech Date Start: December 2015 End: March 2016 Delivery type On-line moderated Participants will enhance their knowledge about use of new technologies in the classroom, both where technology is only available outside the classroom, and where the classroom is well-resourced with IT INR per participant 6

7 Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT) Essentials The TKT Essentials course provides an introduction to English language teaching methodology for teachers who want to develop expertise in Communicative Language Teaching (CLT). It is suitable for both beginning teachers who need to develop knowledge of key concepts in ELT and experienced teachers who want to update their methodology. The online course comprises four modules divided into a total of 34 units: Module 1 language and background to language learning and teaching Module 2 lesson planning and use of resources for language teaching Module 3 managing the teaching and learning process Date Start: December 2015 End: March 2016 Delivery type On-line moderated Participants increase their range of pedagogic techniques and extend their knowledge of teaching terminology INR per participant 7