Project-based learning is an excellent way to integrate more practical, real-world English into your curriculum without overwhelming students. Projects often mimic authentic scenarios, like planning a trip or creating a brochure, that can open new doors and demonstrate the tangible benefits of English acquisition.

This course is of significant benefit to non-native teachers who:

– need to improve their current General English language levels
– wish to increase their awareness of current thinking on PBL developments
– wish to share ideas on best practice methodologies with colleagues from across Europe thereby improving the overall approach to integrating Project Based Learning into the teaching in their schools

Objectives:

– To consolidate participants’ English language skills
– To enhance communication in English between teachers and students
– to familiarise participants with key concepts in Project Based Learning
– To help develop participants’ skills in implementing PBL in the classroom
– To increase participants’ skill and confidence in the use of tech tools used in PBL
– To cover a variety of school projects for subjects such as English, geography and history with a focus on the tools and resources needed to make PBL accessible to learners through English
– To provide opportunities for improved methodology and creativity to help participants increase their student engagement and retention on their return to their own schools
– To promote awareness of contemporary Ireland
– To establish contacts between teachers from a variety of European backgrounds and facilitate future networking among these professionals