Key Teaching Skills 2: Creativity, Project-based Learning and using Media in Dublin

Dublin’s cultural life is rich and varied, with one of the youngest populations of Europe’s major cities – it offers an especially vibrant and friendly atmosphere for students. Dublin has it all: a charming mix of medieval, Georgian and modern architecture, a wealth of history and culture, a legendary literary tradition and a particularly lively nightlife.

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This course aims to engage with the participant at their level of competency and encourage them to reflect upon their practice in these three areas with a view to sustainable upskilling.

In this course, we will focus on some of the fundamentals of pedagogy, namely Lesson Planning, Material Development, and Classroom Management. With Lesson Planning we will focus on considering the learners and their needs and context, with an emphasis on using the CEFR. In terms of materials development, we will look at how we can design and create appropriate material to achieve lesson and stage aims in a variety of contexts. Finally, Classroom Management will look at key considerations and actions for a variety of settings.

This course is suitable for teachers at different levels of experience and competency, whether they are novices or experts, there will be something here to benefit them.

Dates 2025:

September 1st – 5th

Timetable*

*can be subjected to changes

The school is located in an ideal place, at the heart of Temple Bar. Classes are well equipped with Wifi. Additionally, it also contains:

• Bar
• IT rooms
• Gardens

Lessons will be taught by professional and experienced teachers.

Although the course does not include accommodation, please do not hesitate to ask for help if you require assistance.