The Zhengzhou Education Bureau wishes to hold two week interactive training programmes for three subjects: Art, PE and Music. The aim is for them to acquire an understanding of the course structure and delivery of these three subjects in UK secondary schools. They should be able to adapt the UK’s teaching philosophy and pedagogy to their own class needs with the aim of maximising student engagement, raising student attainment, and helping students discover the joy of these subjects, leading to further study.

Training details:
Length: two weeks (preferably 3 – 14 July 2017)
Number of trainers: one per subject
Number of trainees: 30- 35 teachers per subject, from primary and secondary schools in Zhengzhou
Location: local school in Zhengzhou
Format: face-to-face lecture-based training with practice sessions

About Zhengzhou:
Zhengzhou, one of the eight great ancient capitals of China, is the provincial capital of Henan Province in east central China, located just three hours away by train from Beijing. As a prefecture-level city, it also serves as the political, economic, technological, and educational centre of the province, as well as a major transportation hub for Central China. Zhengzhou is increasingly attracting domestic and international investment as well as migrants from other areas, transforming the city into one of the largest economic centres in China.

UK Provider:
The UK provider must be a qualified Art, PE or Music teacher with at least five years of relevant professional experience. UK providers who meet these requirements and are interested in this opportunity should submit a training proposal including a rough training plan and a quotation outlining all the costs related to the project, including any expected expenses for the trainer. The Chinese partner will provide the venue and lunches for the trainers.

Training is to be delivered in English. Zhengzhou Education Bureau will arrange for an interpreter to assist during the teaching.

Action Required:
UK institutions interested in this opportunity should send a draft proposal with relevant programmes, quotation with relevant costs as well as a short CV of the designated trainer to siem.china@britishcouncil.org.cn by 19 May 2017 (Friday).

Please note that the British Council will charge 20% of the final programme cost as a management fee. This management fee includes liaison between UK trainer and Chinese partner, pre training set up, post training follow up and on-site visits.