The course programme for each module is based on weekly workshop tasks, which are completed by each student and emailed to all course participants, and which are linked to video lectures and readings provided by the Institute. Students therefore study in their own time by email and yet participate in collaborative learning with a group of other English professionals from many different areas. This module aims to stimulate teachers to take a broad look at the underlying rationale for their own teaching, moving from the many different ways in which curricula and course designs can implement different social, learning and teaching philosophies, to their own practices. There will be special focus on the new potentials of internet teaching for both traditional classrooms and beyond. This module aims to overview the contemporary structures of English and its uses in communication, both locally and internationally, especially in internet use.
Additional modules are in preparation.
Students may also choose to come to London to take one of the in-house modules offered as part of the Institute's modular MA programme. This module examines the different underlying approaches to teacher training, education and development and considers the principles of design for different types of course. There is work on the content of such courses, their pedagogy, the role of teaching practice and supervision and mentoring, as well as the assessment of teachers. Use is made of case studies and there is a practical element involving a short attachment to a school, enabling students to apply ideas in the field, especially to the importance of reflection in teacher development. Principles and Techniques Current practice in communicative methodology stresses the importance of learning through using language and preparing for interaction in natural contexts.