Bell Teacher Campus Cambridge

English Teacher Courses in Homerton

Teacher Development Courses for 2010

We offer a wide variety of courses including separate Language and Methodology Refresher courses for those who teach Young Learners or Secondary/Adults students. There are also more specialised courses for teachers who want to gain expertise in a new area.

Here is a sample timetable - to show how a typical week might look.

All our courses run for 2 weeks starting at 09.00 on the first Monday of the course and finishing at 13.00 on the last Friday. All courses will run subject to a minimum number of 6 participants.

Course fees are: European nationals: 1,660 euros. Rest of World: £1,310 GBP

Course Course Summary Ideal for Dates

An Introduction to Using New Technology in the Classroom

Comenius database number:
UK-2010-1100-003

Explores the potential uses of new technologies in language learning.

Teachers working with secondary or adult students with little or no experience of using technology in language teaching. Your language level should be B1 or above.

04 July - 17 July
18 July - 31 July
01 August - 14 August
15 August - 28 August

Becoming a Teacher Trainer

Comenius database number:
UK-2010-1105-002

Considers what are the differences between teachers and trainers and offers practical techniques for teacher training; also explores techniques and procedures for observing teachers and giving constructive feedback.

Practising Managers, Directors of Studies Trainers & teachers at secondary level or higher. Your language level should be advanced (C1).

04 July - 17 July
01 August - 14 August

Bringing British Culture to Life

Comenius database number:
UK-2010-1101-002

Explores different aspects of modern life and culture as well as ideas for the teaching of inter-cultural awareness. There will be a specific focus on the city of Cambridge

Teachers with an advanced level (C1) of English who wish to refresh and extend their knowledge of British culture.

04 July - 17 July
01 August - 14 August

Contemporary English

Comenius database number:
UK-2010-1106-004

An update on current trends in the use of contemporary English including modern slang, idioms and other colloquial language.

Experienced teachers with an advanced level  of English (C1).

04 July - 17 July
18 July - 31 July
01 August - 14 August
15 August - 28 August

Content and Language Integrated Learning

Comenius database number:
UK-2010-1102-002

Offers practical ideas for Content & Language Integrated Learning. You will be able to take the CLIL module of the Cambridge ESOL TKT exam at the end of the course.

Primary and Secondary Teachers who teach through the medium of English. Your language level should be intermediate or above (B1+).

18 July – 31 July (Primary)
15 August – 28 August (Secondary)

Creativity in the Classroom

Comenius database number:
UK-2010-1096-004

Creative ways to liven up your teaching. This is a practical course where you will find activities and teaching techniques for immediate use with your students.

Experienced teachers working with secondary or adult students. Your language level should be upper intermediate (B2) or above.

04 July - 17 July
18 July - 31 July
01 August - 14 August
15 August - 28 August

From Hamlet to Harry Potter – Using Literature in the Classroom

Comenius database number:
UK-2010-1098-003

Examines current teaching methods for integrating literature and language teaching.

Experienced teachers with a high level of English (C1), working with secondary or adult students.

04 July - 17 July
18 July - 31 July
01 August - 14 August

Language Improvement for Teachers

Comenius database number:
UK-2010-1104-001

A language improvement course for teachers who need to upgrade their skills. There will a particular focus on speaking and listening skills

 

Teachers of English at primary or secondary level, and those who teach content through English. Your level should be pre-intermediate or intermediate (A2, B1).

01 August - 14 August
15 August - 28 August

Language and Methodology Refresher (Secondary/Adults)

Comenius database number:
UK-2010-1097-005

Language improvement and practical teaching techniques through workshops, seminars, demonstrations and practice.

Practising teachers of English working at secondary level or higher. Your language level should be B2 or above.

04 July - 17 July
18 July - 31 July
01 August - 14 August
15 August - 28 August

Language and Methodology Refresher (Young Learners)

Improves competence in English. Expands techniques and activities for use with students Helps to evaluate published materials for young learners. Practising teachers of English working with Young Learners (aged 5 - 12). Your language level should be B1 or above. 04 July - 17 July
18 July - 31 July
01 August - 14 August
15 August - 28 August

Managing People and Quality in Education

Comenius database number:
UK-2010-1103-001

For those interested in developing school management skills. Focus will be on managing people and quality assurance issues.

 

Practising Managers, Head teachers and senior teachers at secondary & tertiary level.

15 August - 28 August

Teaching Business English

Comenius database number:
UK-2010-1099-003

Provides methods and planning for delivering successful Business English courses.

Teachers who wish to focus on skills of teaching Business English to older pupils. Your language level should be intermediate or above (B1+).

18 July - 31 July
15 August - 28 August

 

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Teacher development course timetable

Here is a typical week on one of Bell's teacher development courses. In addition to your chosen course lessons, you have the opportunity to attend a range of talks and workshops by trainers and plenary lectures by leading English language practitioners. Friday afternoons are free for you to explore Cambridge or go on on additional excursions.

Sample timetable for Teaching Content and Language (CLIL) - a practical approach

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9.15 – 10.45 The rationale for Content and Language Integrated Learning Different models of CLIL Practising, reviewing and revising vocabulary Using Graphic organisers Lesson planning using Higher Order Thinking Skills
BREAK
11.15 – 12.45 Classroom English 1 A CLIL lesson examined Presentation skills Designing a lesson around a text Useful websites for the CLIL teacher
LUNCH
13.45 – 15.15 Working with new content vocabulary Campus Conference Plenary Lecture Campus Conference Additional social activities

Key

 

 Your course
These are your chosen course lessons . Each course has 16.5 hours a week of lessons. All the courses cover up-to-date teaching methods, language improvement options and specialist areas.

 

 Plenary Lectures
Learn from the expert - every Wednesday afternoon there will be a key lecture by a speaker or writer in the English teaching profession. Some of the well known speakers include: Jim Scrivener: Head of Teacher Development at Bell and well known author of more than 20 books including 'Learning Teaching' and 'Oxford Basics: Teaching Grammar'.

 

 Campus conference
Choose from a range of exciting talks and workshops delivered by leading English language practitioners. There will be a variety of talks or workshops to choose from at anyone time. Examples include:

  • Drama Workshop
  • Writing for publishers
  • Brain training
  • Teaching Pronunciation
  • Taboo English
  • Teaching English through film
  • Shakespeare
  • Bringing poetry alive
  • A foreign language lesson
  • Exploiting chat rooms
  • category analysis
  • Using Cuisenaire Rods
  • Humanism in ELT
  • Teaching 1:1 students
  • Making podcasts
  • Creative writing
  • Teaching for exams
  • Person centred approaches

You may wish to choose from a range of talks on British Life and Culture

  • Issues in education
  • British Art
  • The History of London
  • Cambridge University
  • Celebrity culture
  • Aspects of the Media
  • Moments in History
  • Who are the British?