Opportunity

A government body in Zhengzhou is looking for a UK partner to deliver an interactive two-week professional training course for science teachers in Zhengzhou in early December 2016.

Expectations

Participants should improve their ability to teach science, and gain insights into how science subjects are taught in UK schools. The programme should inspire Chinese science teachers by providing them with new and interesting ideas, such as by including practical and engaging science demonstrations that can be replicated in a classroom setting. The aim of the training programme is to enable Chinese science teachers to maximise student engagement, raise student attainment, and help students to discover the joy of learning science so as to encourage further study.

Training Requirements

Length:                        two weeks (provisionally 5 to 17 December 2016)

Number of trainers:     one trainer from the UK

Please note: The UK provider must be a qualified teacher with at least five years of relevant professional experience. Prior experience of delivering training in an international context is desirable.

Number of trainees:   up to 35 primary and secondary school teachers (teaching students aged 10-14)    

Format:                       face-to-face lecture-based training with practical sessions

Please note: Training is to be delivered in English. The Chinese partner will arrange and pay for an interpreter to assist during the training.

Special Requests from Chinese partner

The training programme should include:

  • an introduction to science teaching methodologies in the UK
  • examples of UK curricula for different age groups (10-12 and 12-14)
  • suggestions for useful facilities and resources for science lessons on and off campus
  • advice on creating an inspiring environment for pupils to enjoy and develop an interest in science
  • videos of science lessons being delivered in UK schools (optional)

Brief Introduction to Zhengzhou

Zhengzhou is the capital of Henan province in East Central China, serving as the political, economic, technological, and education centre of the province, as well as a major transportation hub for Central China. It can be reached from Beijing within three hours by high-speed rail. Zhengzhou lies on the southern bank of the Yellow River and is one of China’s eight ancient capitals.

Timeline

1 October

Deadline for submission of proposals

15 October

Selected UK partner to be confirmed

25 October

Negotiations to be completed and agreements to be signed between the UK provider and the British Council

Early December

Start date for training programme

 

UK institutions interested in this opportunity should send the following information to siem.china@britishcouncil.org.cn by 1 October 2016, 12 noon (GMT):

  • a brief introduction of your organisation, a proposed training programme (for ten working days), and the nominated trainer’s CV
  • a quotation outlining all the costs for delivering the proposed training programme, including any expected expenses for the trainer, such as training materials, accommodation, meals, and local and international transport.

    Please note, the British Council will charge a management fee equivalent to 20 per cent of the final agreed programme fee. This management fee will cover liaison between the UK provider and the Chinese partner, pre-training set-up, post-training follow-up, and on-site visits upon request.