Language and Methodology Teacher Development Courses 2022

Erasmus+ funding may be possible. Contact the Erasmus Co-ordinator in your institution now to enquire about access to a mobility grant.

 Course Dates:  

 * Discounts will be applied to applications received from past participants, Erasmus and other university/school partners, and to group bookings received from sending institutions for 3 or more participants for a course

Information brochure and downloadable application forms

•  Teacher Development brochure
•  Teacher Development 2022 application form

Do you need a bespoke teacher development course? This is the application form to use:

• Teacher Development Course 

Who are these courses for?

English Language Teachers (TEFL/TESOL) and for those for whom English is a Medium of Instruction (E.M.I) such as teachers and lecturers in third-level institutions and teachers in both primary and secondary schools.

What does the course cover?

• Methodology and latest ELT developments in light of Covid-19 impacts
• Developing material evaluation and creation skills
• How technology has become central in the new classroom
• Developing effective language skills and language system lessons
• Developing skills to integrate pronunciation improvement effectively into your teaching contexts
• Developing skills for different teaching contexts and environments
• Empowering learner autonomy and personalised learning

These courses provide an opportunity to familiarize yourself with the latest innovations in English language teaching, with particular focus on the impact Covid-19 has had on how we design and deliver our lessons and lectures.  They present an opportunity to share your own teaching experience with fellow practitioners from around the world in a series of interactive input sessions.  You will gain creative, practical and easy-to-implement ideas for your teaching from tutors with long and varied experience in English language teaching. Observations of real-time lessons in our Centre are offered and participants will be assigned observation and reflection tasks.  Our courses will re-energise you in your teaching and you will return equipped with fresh ideas and materials to enhance your teaching and engage more effectively with your learners. 

The courses culminate with a mini-conference scenario where participants and tutors will engage in panel discussions and presentations based on their learning experience on the course and how it has informed and impacted their ongoing professional development. 

What accommodation options are there?

• UCC Campus Accommodation or other apartment complexes - self-catering, available from June to late August.  
  Ensuite accommodation (Victoria Lodge/Victoria Mills) - €200 per week (€33 per extra night)
  Not ensuite (Castlewhite) - €185 per week (€30 per extra night)

• Host Family accommodation:

  Bed/Breakfast and Evening Meal Monday to Friday, full board at weekends - €220 per week (€35 per extra night). 

  All accommodation options assume Sunday arrival and Saturday departure.

What is the minimum language level required?

• Participants should have an upper-intermediate standard of English.  B2 on the Common European Framework.

Is there a Social Programme?

• On our campus-based courses:
  • Each Wednesday afternoon there is an excursion to a local place of interest
  • Each Thursday evening there is a fun social activity

For course-specific enquiries, please contact b.ose@ucc.ie or TandD@ucc.ie 

For general enquiries or when submitting your application form, please contact TandD@ucc.ie 

SAMPLE TIMETABLE

WEEK 1 

WEEK 2  

Prior to the course, you are invited to complete a Needs Analysis which will help the Centre to meet the particular needs of the participants.