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Pearson ELT at IATEFL 2014   

         

                                       Pearson ELT attended the IATEFL conference in Harrogate in April this year and what a fantastic conference it was!

With a record number of delegates attending the conference the Pearson stand was a hive of activity. Whether visitors wanted to find out about our new products, talk about industry challenges and how Pearson can help overcome these or just join us for a coffee and a chat, we were happy to see so many teachers, industry leaders and authors.



Our theme this year was 'Improving Learning Outcomes' and the importance of testing students' progress. This was reflected in our signature event 'Test, Teach, Test,'

Authors Antonia Clare and David Hill joined Pearson's Ian Wood and Mike Mayor to discuss the limitations teachers and students currently face with understanding English proficiency levels and how we can better measure progress.

Didn't attend IATEFL? See a recording of this event  


           
We also used the signature event to introduce Progress, the first institutionally administered, fully automated online progress test that accurately measures student progress in English, highlighting strengths and weaknesses to inform teaching.

Find out more about Progress here



Pearson recently conducted efficacy research to show quantitative and qualitative results and observations from English classes using MyEnglishLab around the world. Over 400 of these reports were taken by delegates during IATEFL.

Get a copy of the report here



For more information on how Progress can benefit you and your class visit the Progress website

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[ELTeCS_PERU] IATEFL-PERU CONTINUING TRAINERS DEVELOPMENT-REPORT

IATEFL Peru

Seminar/Workshop – Continuing professional development for 

in-service teacher trainers                        Lima  24 to 28 March 2014

 

End-of-course report

 

The course was designed to develop the following competences:

1  Knowledge and understanding of

the principles underlying CPD;

reflective practice as a model for CPD;

ways to develop reflective practice;

the role of evaluation in reflection.

 

2  Practical skills in

planning CPD;

managing CPD workshops;

evaluating CPD.

 

As well as

motivation to develop professionally.

and an action plan for

maintaining and innovating in CPD;

communicating ideas and experiences to help the group and CPD to develop.

 

A set of handouts was circulated in advance of the course for participants to read and acquaint themselves with the topics so that time in the workshop was used as much as possible for developing the notions and practical skills through discussion and activities to try out techniques.

 

11 teacher trainers followed the course.

 

Monday:  introduction to the seminar;  why do we need CPD?

Tuesday:  conducting a needs survey.

Wednesday:  planning a CPD workshop.

Thursday:  running a CPD workshop.

Friday:  managing the CPD cycle.  Action plan.  Launch of Peru ELT Trainers Network

 

Participants completed an end-of-course evaluation in which they set out what they had gained from the course, things they had liked, and recommendations for change in future courses.  Gains covered aspects of planning and managing CPD, of evaluation (in its broad sense as action research), of teamwork and what it means to be a trainer.  Likes included the active methodology of the workshop and the time they had for discussion, the nature of discussions, the action plan.  Recommendations included observation of video-ed classes, micro-teaching, and more time.

 

At the end of the course the participants chose a leader to be in charge of their action plan and of their future activity, Miss Leo Marin, I couldn’t  agree more since her enthusiasm and commitment was of great help to the success and social networks set in the Seminar,  it was also agreed agreed a plan for a Facebook page for the group and a schedule of meetings where they will report and discuss their experience using ideas from the course.

 

Tutor’s comments

The evaluation was positive and enthusiastic.  The participants are committed to developing the provision of CPD and understand its role and importance for teachers.  Time was short because of arranging to meet when participants were available, and in order to cover the range of topics it was not possible to extend and develop practical activities in the ways recommended.  Nor was it possible to repeat tasks to overcome errors and gaps in what had been produced.  The course ran for sixteen hours instead of the planned twenty-eight:  future courses need to be arranged in holiday time so that they are not truncated.  However, participants made the most of their time and challenged themselves and their ideas;  they went away with clear plans on how to continue working together and how to develop their practice as trainers.

 

Dermot Murphy

April 2014

 

New Webinar - Introducin​g the new Cambridge English Teaching Framework, 14 & 16 April 2014

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New Webinar for Teachers

New Webinar - Introducing the new Cambridge English Teaching Framework

14 & 16 April 2014





Dear Giovanni

Cambridge English Language Assessment invites you to join us for our new webinar - Introducing the new Cambridge English Teaching Framework on Monday 14 April 14.00 - 15.00 (UK time*) and Wednesday 16 April 10.00 - 11.00 (UK time*).

*Check the times of the webinars where you are:
Monday 14 April
Wednesday 16 April

Cambridge English provides the world’s leading range of teaching qualifications, and teachers all over the world regularly benefit from the continuing professional development we offer. In this webinar we will introduce our new Teaching Framework which underpins our offer to teachers. The webinar will give an overview of the framework, looking at the different levels and categories within it, how it is organised and how it relates to teachers across different teaching contexts. We will then highlight how you can make use of the framework to identify your development needs and to plan next steps in your career paths.

To register for this webinar, please choose your preferred date and time below:

Monday 14 April 2014, 14.00 - 15.00 (UK time)


Wednesday 16 April 2014, 10.00 - 11.00 (UK time)



If you have missed any of our previous webinars, you can watch recordings and download the slides on our official YouTube channel Cambridge English TV.

Previous webinars include:
Changes to Cambridge English: Advanced from 2015
Changes to Cambridge English: First and First for Schools from 2015
Introducing the revised Cambridge English: Proficiency
Assessing Speaking: the challenges and opportunities of using a paired format




Best wishes
The Cambridge English Webinar Team

IATEFL Harmer & Thornbury>​> A MUST see

Dear BRITANICO teachers
Sharing this two-way IATEFL interview between Jeremy Harmer and Scott Thornbury:

Communicative Language Teaching: what have we gained (or lost?)

http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2014/sessions/2014-04-04/elt-conversation
(66 minutes long)

Hope you like it!Pilar Ferreyros
Teacher Training Manager
BRITÁNICO
615-3411
Av. Arequipa 3445, San Isidro
www.britanico.edu.pe

TEACHING ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION

Estimados profesores,

Adjuntamos información sobre el nuevo Curso TEACHING ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION que se estará iniciando el día sábado 26 de abril y culminará el 17 de mayo en el horario de 3 a 7 pm. Se dictará en las instalaciones de la Universidad de Piura – Campus Lima (Miraflores). Cuenta con 120 horas certificadas por la Universidad de Piura y Customized Training Services.

Costo: 320.00 nuevos soles (Incluye materiales, sorteo y certificado).

Descuentos por pronto pago.

De estar interesados por favor escriban a la brevedad a ctsperu@customizedtrainingperu.com  solicitando la ficha de inscripción e información de pago.

Vacantes limitadas (sólo 20 participantes).

Para cualquier consulta quedamos a la orden.

Los esperamos!

Best regards,

Customized Training Services

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Shaping the Way We Teach English MOOC: April 7!

Shaping the Way We Teach English Massive Open Online Course

A free 5-week online Professional Development Course for English Teachers sponsored by the U.S. Department of State   The long awaited Shaping the Way We Teach English Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) with the University of Oregon is open for registration!  This MOOC is designed for EFL educators, both those who are intending to pursue this field as a career and those already working in the field who would like to revise and refresh their methods and approaches.  It will be offered in two sessions which can be taken independently. Part 1 begins on April 7 and Part II on May 12th. Registration for both courses is free and open now.  Participants must go to the links below and enroll for each course individually.  They will need a valid email address to complete their enrollment.  This MOOC is free and open for all; there are no registration limitations.  The first assignment is due 11:59 pm Pacific time Saturday, April 12. Part 1: The Landscape of English Language Teaching – Begins April 7 Enroll at: https://www.coursera.org/course/shaping1landscape Week 1: Authentic materials to enhance student motivation Week 2: Pair and group work for collaborative learning Week 3: Critical and creative thinking to drive learning Week 4: Learner feedback and assessment to evaluate student progress Week 5: Language in context and using content to structure language learning Part 2: Paths to Success in English Language Teaching – Begins May 12 Enroll at:  https://www.coursera.org/course/shaping2paths Week 1: Integrating skills and using tasks to motivate learners Week 2: Alternative assessment to demonstrate language ability Week 3: Incorporating individual learning differences in instruction Week 4: Effective classroom management Week 5: Reflective teaching

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New Webinar - Introducin​g the new Cambridge English Teaching Framework, 14 & 16 April 2014Click to teach Asociación Cultural Peruano Británica Mail that this conversation is important.

New Webinar for Teachers

New Webinar - Introducing the new Cambridge English Teaching Framework

14 & 16 April 2014





Dear Giovanni

Cambridge English Language Assessment invites you to join us for our new webinar - Introducing the new Cambridge English Teaching Framework on Monday 14 April 14.00 - 15.00 (UK time*) and Wednesday 16 April 10.00 - 11.00 (UK time*).

*Check the times of the webinars where you are:
Monday 14 April
Wednesday 16 April

Cambridge English provides the world’s leading range of teaching qualifications, and teachers all over the world regularly benefit from the continuing professional development we offer. In this webinar we will introduce our new Teaching Framework which underpins our offer to teachers. The webinar will give an overview of the framework, looking at the different levels and categories within it, how it is organised and how it relates to teachers across different teaching contexts. We will then highlight how you can make use of the framework to identify your development needs and to plan next steps in your career paths.

To register for this webinar, please choose your preferred date and time below:

Monday 14 April 2014, 14.00 - 15.00 (UK time)


Wednesday 16 April 2014, 10.00 - 11.00 (UK time)



If you have missed any of our previous webinars, you can watch recordings and download the slides on our official YouTube channel Cambridge English TV.

Previous webinars include:
Changes to Cambridge English: Advanced from 2015
Changes to Cambridge English: First and First for Schools from 2015
Introducing the revised Cambridge English: Proficiency
Assessing Speaking: the challenges and opportunities of using a paired format




Best wishes
The Cambridge English Webinar Team

Watch Harrogate IATEFL Conference Online

Dear BRITANICO teachers
Watch Harrogate IATEFL Conference OnlineIf you can't attend the Harrogate IATEFL Conference, follow the event online.
Harrogate Online is a British Council / IATEFL partnership which provides free online conference coverage of this year's IATEFL Conference.
We invite teachers of English from all around the world to take part in Harrogate Online and follow our live interactive web coverage of the 2014 IATEFL Conference in Harrogate.
Visit the Harrogate Online website and be a part of one of the biggest ELT events this year: http://iatefl.britishcouncil.org/2014
For updates, follow Harrogate Online on twitter @iateflonline


Pilar Ferreyros
Teacher Training Manager

BRITÁNICO
615-3411
Av. Arequipa 3445, San Isidro
www.britanico.edu.pe