Call for bids to deliver an ELT training in the UK for a group of teachers from South Korea

22/08/2017

Call for bids to deliver an ELT training in the UK for a group of teachers from South Korea

British Council Korea is looking for a teacher training partner for a 4-week programme in the UK who can host 5 trainees (2 secondary and 3 primary teachers of English) from South Korea.

About the programme

British Council Korea has been selected as a training centre for a 6 month teacher training project, focusing on improving teachers’ teaching skills. As part of the project, trainees will be sent to the UK for 4 weeks for language development and school practicum. The target period is from 8 January to 2 Feb 2018.

About the trainees

The trainees consist of 2 secondary and 3 primary teachers of English with at least three years of teaching experience in state schools.

Details

▪ Period: 8 January to 2 Feb 2018 (4 weeks)

▪ Trainees: 2 secondary and 3 primary teachers of English

Criteria	points	Details
Curriculum	30	Advanced level integrated skills course Practice with communicative skills Methodology classes offering practical activities and resources Preparation for school practicum (e.g. Safeguarding in UK, British Education Systems etc) Field trips (culturally or historically significant sites, other universities, natural attractions, etc.) with task-based learning activities and their application of like exercises in their home country Plan for collection of qualitative and quantitative data about trainees performance
School Practicum	35	University/ language centre should supervise school practicum overall organise school practicum in local schools for at least 1 week up to 2 weeks provide brief profiles of participating local schools prepare trainees for class observations and teaching prepare host teachers for mentoring trainees place trainees in schools pair trainees with host teachers (1:1, 2:1) for mentoring submit weekly reports including attendance Trainees should observe a variety of classes assist when possible independently teach at least twice during the period of school practicum School based mentor teachers should make sure trainees are welcome in each school by introducing them to school faculty and students at the start of school practicum invite trainees to observe a wide variety of subjects being taught involve trainees in assistant teaching arrange brief daily meetings with trainees to explain expectations and answer questions provide detailed written feedback on trainees’ lessons and participation in school practicum provide proper work stations to trainees make sure trainees get access to school facilities
Accommodation and Travel	10	Home stay Transportation to/from airport, training institute, practicum schools, and field trips Meals
Costs	20	Costs breakdown
Others	5	Welcome packs Induction session Satisfaction survey to be completed by trainees Certificates of achievement Closing Ceremony Final report including trainees’ responses to satisfaction survey, qualitative and quantitative evaluation of trainees performance, program outcomes, and recommendations
Total	100

The above criteria should be included in the document.

▪ Deadline of Submission: Monday, 4 September 2017 by e-mailing to jaemoon.hwang@britishcouncil.or.kr

Action Required

Deadline of Submission: Monday, 4 September 2017 by e-mailing to jaemoon.hwang@britishcouncil.or.kr

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