Teacher Training General English & Technology

The Programme

Our Erasmus+ General English & Technology programme is designed for non-native teachers who teach subjects through English or plan to teach in English and want to gain skills in using the latest in educational technology.  

  • Minimum Course Length

    2 weeks

  • Lessons a Week

    30 lessons per week
    45 minutes per lesson

  • Minimum English Level

    Upper-Intermediate B2

  • Cost

    €900

  • Start Dates

    15.04.2019
    15.07.2019

  • Maximum Class Size

    14

  • Minimum Age

    18

  • Lesson times

    Mon - Fri 9.00 - 15.00
    Classes start at 8.30 during the summer

Who is this course for?

This course has been designed to up-skill participants in order to make a greater contribution in their home school both inside and outside the classroom. The programme focuses on giving participants knowledge and skills that they can share in their staffroom.

GCI’s PIC Number: 929605806

Course Objectives

  • Improve participants’ English language skills and work on their personal language goals
  • Equip students with the confidence and skills needed to incorporate technology into the English language classroom
  • Focus on materials development, assessment and micro teaching
  • Gain an understanding of how to best use website resources/Apps within a practical lesson framework
  • Explore a wide variety of practical tasks and activities which can be put to immediate use in the classroom


Pedagogical Outcomes 

At the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

  • Utilise technological resources to deliver high quality, dynamic and varied lessons
  • Assess the suitability and adaptability of online resources
  • Further develop their teaching skills and language awareness
  • Provide interesting tips to motivate students

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