The Trainer Training Winter School is a development course designed to train experienced teachers of English in delivery of teacher training seminars/workshops.

It is especially intended for teachers who:

			have at least 8 years of teaching experience (essential)
			have a BA in English - teaching strand (essential)
			have experience in delivering presentations/workshops for professional development at conferences/seminars/events (desirable)
			have excellent knowledge of the English language
			are aware of the different teaching approaches/methods/styles, and
			are motivated and determined to complete the training

The British Council is committed to a Policy of Equal Opportunities and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

LENGTH OF TRAINING
The trainer training winter school will run from 16 - 20 January 2012 at the British Council premises in Skopje. Sessions will run from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m.

Participants will be required to attend all sessions and deliver a 15 - 20 minute micro-training session at the end of the training.

SHORT SUMMARY OF THE COURSE
The training will open with an exploration of the participants’ beliefs about teachers and teaching, teacher roles, teacher knowledge and the skills required of an effective trainer. It will give the participants an opportunity to equip themselves with the expertise to profile teachers and help them identify their learning styles. The features of a successive workshop will also be looked at, while exploring the patterns of interaction, building rapport and giving constructive feedback. The participants will receive input and opportunities to practise evaluating materials, defining learning outcomes and reviewing other training sessions.

The training will be rounded off with micro-training sessions delivered by the participants and reflection on what has been achieved during the seminar so as to support teachers in designing and giving their own training sessions in the future.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE TRAINING
Each of the trainers will be required to sign a two-year contract with the British Council and organise and deliver teacher training sessions across Macedonia, the first being held by the end of May 2012.

A short meeting with the whole group of trainers is planned for May/June 2012 that will focus on exchange of initial experiences from the workshops held and consolidating the group as a future forum for joint consultations and planning of future activities.

ACCOMMODATION/TRAVEL
Teachers from other parts of Macedonia are encouraged to apply. The British Council will cover accommodation, meal and travel costs.

HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to be part of our Trainer Training Winter School, please complete the application form and send it to us at elt@britishcouncil.org.mk no later than 31st December 2011.

We will be notifying only successful applicants at the beginning of January 2012.