Course Outline

1 or 2 weeks

Teacher Training:

  • Using authentic materials
  • Using the internet
  • New methodologies
  • Task-based learning
  • Fostering learner autonomy
  • Using film

Cultural excursions

  • Tour of Dublin
  • Riverdance
  • Tour of Drogheda
  • Irish dancing demonstration (and lesson!)
  • Newgrange

[timetable/excursions subject to change]

 

Katalin Lukacs - Hungary

"I really enjoyed having a variety of trainers, different personalities and approaches. I really found the course useful, varied and well balanced. I have been to several courses in the UK but I found this one the most interesting, useful and helpful. I appreciate your flexibility and preparation, all the teachers take their tasks seriously. I learned a lot about Ireland, Irish culture and Irish people. I really enjoyed Riverdance and the Irish storytelling session. I would definitely recommend the course, thank you and congratulations. I hope more teachers get the grant and can come".

Mateja Janse - Slovenia

"The course was very useful and made me realise a lot of things about my teaching, what I'm doing and what I should modify a bit. I'm going home with lots of ideas in my head , all I need it to put them into practise. The trainers were nice, well prepared and open to ideas, it's good to see different styles and makes you think about your own. Riverdance was stunning and Bru na Boinne was breath-taking"

 

 

               Refresher Course

   For English Language Teachers

 

Open to all English language teachers.

 

Re-charge your batteries and learn some new ideas. You will not only benefit from the knowledge and experience of our teachers/trainers but also your fellow participants.

 

In Ireland we work hard but we also know how to relax. When you are not in the college improving your teaching you will be exploring Ireland. Whether it's world heritage site Newgrange , the world famous Riverdance show or a quiet pint of Guiness listening to traditional Irish music in the pub, this will be a trip to remember.

 

For more information about this course contact ian@edgewater.ie

 

You may be eligible for an In-service training grant under the Comenius / Grundtvig scheme.

This is course is listed on the

Comenius / Grundtvig Database

For more information on the scheme and how to apply for the grant click here

 

 

The course is open to all practicing English language teachers who want to improve their teaching knowledge and skills

 

 

  Start Date End Date Application Deadline Price

1 Week

 27/6/2011 1/7/2011 15/1/2011 €850
8/8/2011 12/8/2011 15/1/2011 €850
22/8/2011 26/8/2011 15/1/2011 €850
2 Weeks 13/6/2011 24/6/2011 15/1/2011 €1350
24/10/2011 4/11/2011 30/4/2011 €1350

 

 

Price includes airport transfer, accommodation with Irish family and admission to all attractions