Teaching English to Refugees and Migrants Norwich Institute for Language Education

Overview

Working with refugees and migrants is different to any other type of English language teaching. It is hugely diverse, potentially challenging, and extremely rewarding.

What you will learn

In this Teaching English to Refugees and Migrants course at Norwich Institute for Language Education, you will start by exploring how to understand your learners’ varied backgrounds and how this will affect your class. You will learn the impact of trauma on the brain, and how to manage the many ways trauma can manifest within the classroom.

You will discover how to design courses, lessons, materials and activities that take into account your learners’ specific needs, whether they be emotional, cognitive, linguistic or cultural.

You will become aware of what to do when specific challenges arise in your classroom, and how to avoid burnout. You will assemble a knowledge bank you can take with you into any refugee and migrant educational environment.

Ultimately, you’ll enter the classroom with confidence, knowing you have the skills and training you need to get the best from your learners, and yourself.