Overview
The Being a Teacher Trainer course at the University of Sheffield has been designed to help new or inexperienced teacher trainers feel more confident as they make the transition from teacher to trainer. The course is practical in nature and there will also be the opportunity to share ideas, resources and good practice.
Outcomes
By the end of the complete course, participants will be better able to:
- Identify the various roles and key competencies of teacher trainers working in different contexts.
- Develop and implement a teacher training programme.
- Plan and deliver a teacher training session taking different approaches, building in variety and interest.
- Manage the process of classroom observation, including providing pre-lesson support with planning.
- Provide effective written and oral feedback on teaching and manage the post-lesson discussion sensitively.
- Work supportively with teachers and manage difficult training situations.
- Reflect on your practice and continue your professional development.
Programme Structure
Course units cover the following topics:
- Roles and skills of a teacher trainer
- Beginning teacher training courses
- Designing and delivering training sessions
- Teacher training materials and resources
- Approaches to lesson observation
- Managing feedback: written and spoken
- Reflective practice
- Supporting teachers
- CPD for teacher trainers
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 2 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- Sheffield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Teaching English as a Foreign Language View 104 other Short Courses in Teaching English as a Foreign Language in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- This course is essentially for anyone who works with teachers: this includes, but is not limited to, teacher trainers, educators, DoSs in language schools, mentors or conference speakers.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents375 GBP / full≈ 375 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents375 GBP / full≈ 375 GBP / full
Living costs
Sheffield
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.