Alpha College of English-Dublin
Overseas Teachers’ Course 04 – Technology in the Classroom
Objectives
The primary objectives of this Technology in the Classroom course are
Format: This course on using Technology in the Classroom is a two-week course consisting of 40 contact hours as well as 2 afternoon workshops and an extensive cultural and social programme which is directly linked to the morning sessions.
Methodology: The input sessions are a blend of theory and practice in ELT combining presentation, demonstration and practical activities to facilitate using and developing computer-based programmes.
During the 2 weeks they will also take part in afternoon activities where the participants are encouraged to develop their language skills in a more informal environment outside of the classroom and further enhance their knowledge of Ireland, with a focus on exploiting school trips in their own teaching environments to develop language skills.
Follow-up: On the final day of the course, the participants engage in a reflection session in which they are encouraged to examine benefits gained from the course. They then complete a course evaluation form. All participants on the course are encouraged to keep contact via email and private social networking. Alpha trainers are available for follow-up advice and support at all times.
The primary objectives of this Technology in the Classroom course are
- to familiarise the participants with recent pedagogical and classroom technology developments in ELT
- to increase participants’ skill and confidence in the use of some computer applications , particularly in an environment where many of the students are very digitally savvy
- to give participants an opportunity, as far as possible, to use all programmes to which they are introduced and to learn to adapt some ready-made programmes to their particular classroom requirements
- to provide an opportunity to develop and consolidate participants own language skills
- To provide opportunities for improved methodology and creativity to help participants increase their student engagement and retention on their return to their own schools
- to establish contacts and share information with teachers from a variety of European backgrounds and facilitate future networking among these professionals
Format: This course on using Technology in the Classroom is a two-week course consisting of 40 contact hours as well as 2 afternoon workshops and an extensive cultural and social programme which is directly linked to the morning sessions.
Methodology: The input sessions are a blend of theory and practice in ELT combining presentation, demonstration and practical activities to facilitate using and developing computer-based programmes.
During the 2 weeks they will also take part in afternoon activities where the participants are encouraged to develop their language skills in a more informal environment outside of the classroom and further enhance their knowledge of Ireland, with a focus on exploiting school trips in their own teaching environments to develop language skills.
Follow-up: On the final day of the course, the participants engage in a reflection session in which they are encouraged to examine benefits gained from the course. They then complete a course evaluation form. All participants on the course are encouraged to keep contact via email and private social networking. Alpha trainers are available for follow-up advice and support at all times.