Look at lessons, courses and resources with this continuing professional development course for English language teachers. This focused teacher CPD course is for English language teachers who would like to improve their lesson plans, teaching resources, and overall professional development.
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This course hones four professional practices that will improve your confidence and development based on the British Council’s teacher development framework. Upon completion of this course, you will have considered and improved your:
Lesson and course plans Teaching resource management Lesson management Responsibility for professional development.
Improve your TEFL lesson plans and teaching resources
Quality lesson plans and teaching resources are the first tools in a teacher’s arsenal to ensure that their students achieve their learning outcomes and enjoy the journey to English fluency. You’ll hear from experienced teachers on how they approach their lesson plans, and will have the opportunity to analyse English lessons to see the application of those plans and resources.
Learn with English language teachers worldwide
Each week will focus on one of these practices. Short video interviews with experienced teachers will be combined with classroom films from around the world to illustrate the main points of each week.
Video tutors, Suzanne and Claire, will guide you through each week’s content, offering tips, advice and downloadable resources at every stage.
You’ll be asked to share your own experiences and opinions as you become part of a global community of English language teachers discussing what leads to success.
What topics will you cover?
Planning lessons and courses
Why and how do teachers plan lessons and courses.
What are the key factors to consider?
Identifying aims and stages in your own and others’ lessons.
Managing resources
Making the most of the resources available to you.
The role of technology.
Using flashcards and realia.
Board work, sharing resources with others.
Managing the lesson
Factors that influence learning.
Teacher language and the use of L1.
Pair and group work.
Engaging learners.
Taking responsibility for professional development
Peer observation.
Identifying professional development needs.
Personal learning networks.
Reflective practice.
