This course gives you a jump start into a more dynamic and brain compatible approach to language learning. Dynamic language learning has its foundation in TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling) and a highly effective combination of Comprehensible Input based techniques. The course prepares you to start using key skills of TPRS and TCI (Teaching with Comprehensible Input) in your own classroom.
In each 6-hour course day, new material is presented in a brain-friendly manner through a variety of formats: presentation, individual reflection, skill-building activities, sharing with a partner, demonstration, group discussion, small group practice, peer coaching , and lesson planning.
you will learn:
How to use the target language in your classroom almost 100%
How to make everything you say in the target language totally comprehensive for your students
How to automate new language structures in a dynamic and creative way
How to use visual and dynamic cues to support meaning and enhance comprehension
How to co-design stories and conversations with your students
Extras:
Interesting articles with scientific support and background information
Links to videos that will help you master your new teaching skills
A complete lesson plan for your first 10 classes, so that you can start teaching with CI in an easy, stressless manner
Coffee, tea, snacks and lovely lunches
A Basic Course Certificate
Basic Course Dynamic Language Learning
Are you a language teacher in an International school? Do you teach at Primary/Elementary or Secondary/Senior school level? Or do you work as a classroom teacher in a bilingual educational environment? Then you can definitely benefit from this course.
Why would you want to do this course?
Would you like to see more action in your classes, and more motivated students who participate actively?
Do you want to make the target language so comprehensible that your students start communicating in their new language spontaneously?
Does it appeal to you to create stories with your students and thus enhance their engagement in class?
Do you dare to stimulate intrinsic motivation by making your students (instead of the curriculum) the central focus of your classes?
In short: do you want to make the difference? Then this course was made for you!