Primary Essentials is an online teacher training course for primary school teachers of English who want to develop their teaching skills without attending a face-to-face course. It’s delivered completely online via Moodle and has six highly practical modules plus lots of live classroom videos showing the techniques being used.
The course takes about 46–50 hours to complete. This includes online work, where you have to complete tasks and discuss topics with other participants plus self-study. Self-study activities include assignments, lesson planning and reflection on your lessons. You’ll be assigned a tutor who’ll support you throughout your course.
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Introduction |
Learning online is not quite the same as working face-to-face. Τhis module equips you with all the information and guidance you will need for your new online journey. |
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First steps in teaching children |
This module looks at a variety of factors that contribute towards the way children learn. |
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Songs and games |
Songs and games have always held a unique place in children's learning. This module explores why this is so and looks at how to use songs and games effectively in the classroom. |
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Learning styles |
This module explores differences between learners and considers different learning styles. |
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Syllabus and lesson planning |
The syllabus gives us an outline of the work that must be covered for the year. In this module we look at the different approaches and methods that can be followed. |
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Classroom management |
This module covers a range of skills for organising your time, the learning environment and the learners themselves. |
The online course also includes sections for self-assessment and forums to discuss your learning topics with networks of teachers across the country or internationally:
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The reflective journal is your own diary space. |
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The plenary forum allows you to discuss any pedagogic issues or questions that arise during your study. |
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The technical forum will support you with troubleshooting. |
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The social forum allows you to talk to your colleagues on the course. |
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Details |
| Course dates |
7 January–5 April 2013 |
| Deadline for applications |
14 December 2012 |
| Course length |
46–50 hours over approximately ten weeks |
| Entry requirements |
Teachers of English working with young learners aged 5 to 12 who have a minimum of two years' teaching experience. |
| Course fee |
€120 |
If you want a preview of the course before you make up your mind and apply, you can log on as a guest (username: , password: ).
Once we‘ve confirmed your participation on the course, we’ll ask you to pay the course fees. You can make the payment in one of two ways:
- By direct deposit to the British Council account at Alpha Bank. You can do this at any Alpha Bank branch, via an ATM or via web banking through your own bank.
A full list of Alpha Bank branches, including branches operating in the afternoon and ATMs, can be found at www.alpha.gr.
Account number: 7140 0200 2002 275
IBAN: GR85 0140 7140 7140 0200 2002 275
Please quote your name followed by PE in the 'Αιτιολογία' field on the deposit slip (e.g. N. Papanikolaou, PE).
- In cash at our Athens office, Monday–Friday (0830–1500).
For further information, please contact us:
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