All Aboard the Primary Classroom. Methodology for Primary Teachers 1 week

Introduction

The aim of this course is for teachers and teacher trainers to experience a range of interesting activities linking methodology and learning theories to the Primary Classroom today. Sessions are practical, include a focus on multi-media and technology for teaching purposes, and help teachers reflect on their approach to teaching today’s pupils.

Who is it for

Primary level and Kindergarten teachers who would like to refresh their teaching methods and techniques. Participants on this course need to be at a B1 level of English.

Course Details

Methodology
Sessions demonstrate current approaches, methodologies & techniques
An interactive communicative approach is applied, which provides participants with their own experiential learning of the activities & methodologies. Input sessions are in the form of hands-on workshops, and involve brainstorming, analysis, problem-solving, and role-play, both in pair work & group work.
Teachers are asked to reflect on the activities, inviting discussion with regard to their own pedagogical knowledge & skills, teaching methods & contexts, and on adaptation of activities to their teaching & learning situations.
Both teaching & learning are explored, analysed and discussed, further enabling the participants’ use of their communication skills in English.
Participants are also introduced to websites related to the further development of their teaching skills & personal professional development

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Course Benefits

Objectives of this course

To enable a better understanding of Primary Teaching and expand & build on previous knowledge, using a range of practical methodologies
To introduce new areas of teaching methodologies and accompanying techniques, using hands-on experiential methods
To help teachers reflect on their own teaching methods & contexts & develop teaching skills
To introduce an awareness of technology and ICT in the classroom today
To exchange pedagogical information & knowledge in a multi-cultural context
To further develop participants’ own language skills
To experience the cultural heritage of Malta with its bilingual linguistic environment

Dates and Rates

Dates 2019

30 Sep –04 Oct 2019

21-25 Oct 2019

04-08 Nov 2019

Dates 2020

20-24 Jan 2020

03-07 Feb 2020

24-28 Feb 2020

09-13 Mar 2020

20-24 Apr 2020

18-22 May 2020

01-05 Jun 2020

15-19 Jun 2020

13-17 Jul 2020

27-31 Jul 2020

10-14 Aug 2020

24-28 Aug 2020

12-16 Oct 2020

26-30 Oct 2020

09-13 Nov 2020

23-27 Nov 2020

Course Fee: €350 + €100 Programme Fee

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