Teach English [antikvár]

Introduction 1 CONTENTS AND ORGANISATION 1.1 Who the course is for Teach English is a teacher training course which develops practical skills in teaching English as a foreign language, h can be used: - on in-service training courses for teachers working at secondary level in schools or language institutes; - in pre-service training of secondary teachers, as a practical component of a methodology course and as preparation for teaching practice; - as part of a 'refresher course' in practical methodology for more experienced teachers. The course is especially designed to meet the needs of teachers who: - teach in large, inflexible classes with few resources; - follow a set syllabus and textbook, and have little control over course content or choice of material; - are not native speakers of English; - have little time available for lesson planning or preparation. The course therefore concentrates on methods and techniques which do not require lengthy preparation of material, elaborate use of aids or equipment, or complex forms of classroom organisation. 1.2 Structure of the course The course contains 24 units. Each unit focusses on a different area of methodology and provides material for about four hours' teacher training. The course has a modular structure, so although the units appear in a numbered sequence, they are completely self-contained and can be used independently of each other. Units can be omitted or used in a different sequence without disrupting the course. There is some overlap between units, allowing for natural recycling as teachers move through the material. The course is designed to be used actively by a trainer working with a group of up to 30 teachers, and has two components: a Trainer's Handbook (this volume) and a Teacher's Workbook.