Steps to Success helps teachers make the transition from newly qualified teacher to developing teacher. It provides the support to help teachers put theory into practice enhancing the initial knowledge and experience gained from teacher training.

It has been written specifically for English language teachers who are in their first two years of teaching. It is suitable for teachers working in the primary, secondary, tertiary or the private ELT sector.

COURSE AIMS
The course aims are to:

			expand teachers' knowledge of methodology, lesson planning and assessment
			focus on communicative and learner-centred teaching
			allow teachers to observe and try out methods and resources
			relate course ideas to teachers' own contexts
			develop reflection and professional development skills.

ABOUT THE COURSE
Steps to Success is a self-access course delivered online. Participants complete the work on their own but they also put together a portfolio which is marked by a tutor. The course is made up of the following components:

			ten online modules, comprising a minimum of 35 hours' training
			fully comprehensive tutors' notes with detailed guides for portfolio tasks.

Each of the ten modules includes video, activities, portfolio tasks, a downloadable module summary, further reading and Internet links.

Each module takes three to four hours to complete but time for portfolio tasks is an additional hour or two.The course provides approximately 15 hours of portfolio tasks. This makes the full course 50 hours of study.

Download details of the course content (PDF, 64 kb)

ASSESSMENT
In order to successfully complete the course and to receive a certificate, participants must pass 22 of the 26 of the portfolio tasks.

COURSES

Download the Application Form (MS Word, 104 kb)

HOW DO I PAY?
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).

CONTACT US
For further information, please contact us:

Teaching Centre British Council 17 Kolonaki Square 106 73 Athens Telephone 210 369 2333 & 801 500 3692* Fax 210 363 0675 E-mail customerservices@britishcouncil.gr * Calls from anywhere in Greece are charged at local rate.