Teacher Training for a Groups of Primary and Secondary Teachers from Korea

23/01/2019

Teacher Training for a Groups of Primary and Secondary Teachers from Korea

Request for Proposal

The British Council in Korea is looking for a teacher training partner for a 12-week programme in the UK who can host 20 trainees (15 secondary and 5 primary teachers of English) from South Korea.

About the programme

The British Council in Korea has been selected by the Ministry of Education in Korea as a training centre for their 6 months teacher training project, focusing on improving teachers’ teaching skills. As part of the project, trainees will be sent to the UK for 12 weeks to develop their English ability and experience school practicums. The target period is from 29 April to 19 July 2019. Trainees should be released to local schools for 8 weeks of practicum which involves independent teachings, assistant teachings and observations.

About the trainees

The trainees consist of 15 secondary and 5 primary teachers of English with at least three years of teaching experience in state public schools.

Details

▪ Period: 29 April to 19 July 2019 (12 weeks)

▪ Trainees: 15 secondary and 5 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 Cultural talks as a preparation of adapting into the British Education, and the Community of their practicum schools.
School Practicum	30	University/ language centre should supervise school practicum overall organise school practicum in local schools for 8 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 Trainees should observe a variety of classes assist when possible (please offer them as many opportunities as possible) independently teach at least two times during the period of school practicum School based mentor teachers should make sure trainees are welcomed 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 for their convenience
Accommodation and Travel	10	Homestay or shared house which is close to both training institute and individuals’ practicum school Transportation to/from airport, and field trips should be provided Accommodation should be easily accessed by public transportation 3 Meals
Costs	20	Costs breakdown
Others	10	Welcome packs Induction session Satisfaction survey to be completed by trainees Certificates of achievement Closing Ceremony Weekly report with trainees’ attendance to be reported in a weekly basis 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.

Action Required

Deadline of Submission: Tuesday, 5 February 2019 by e-mailing to mijo.yoo@britishcouncil.or.kr