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Customised English Language Programs and Teacher Training Programs Introduction and Sample Programs Prepared by Curtin English at Curtin University

ABOUT CURTIN

Welcome to Curtin English Curtin started teaching English to international students in 1972, more than 40 years ago. Since then, we have taught tens of thousands of students. We understand that English is important for success in today’s global environment, whether you need English for work, travel or university study. Today’s English language teachers need language development and teaching methodologies which are appropriate to their context. Curtin English has a long track record of working successfully with English teachers to provide this. At Curtin English we focus on high quality teaching and a supportive learning environment. Our aim is to help you achieve your goals by developing your skills and giving you confidence in communicating in English. To help achieve this, we will give you lots of opportunities to use your English in class, around the beautiful city of Perth and on the campus of one of Australia’s largest and most dynamic universities. Curtin English is located on the beautiful campus grounds of Curtin University in sunny Perth, Western Australia. Our students share the campus with Australian and other international university students from over 100 countries. Participants on our programs have access to state-of-the-art facilities on campus, a range of student services and all the benefits that university students have. Our dedicated, highly trained staff are an integral part of our students’ success and provide ongoing support and guidance.

About Curtin University Curtin University’s main campus is located in Bentley, six kilometres south of the centre of Perth: Western Australia’s capital city. The Bentley Campus welcomes students from more than 100 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas, and is the largest university in Western Australia. Curtin’s international presence is highlighted throughout the Asia-Pacific region, with offshore campuses in Singapore, Sarawak and Sydney, as well as partnership agreements to offer courses at educational institutions in Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Indonesia. The University has developed strong, long-term partnerships with more than 400 institutions in 40 countries Curtin University prides itself on being recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in education and research. Curtin is a university with a global outlook with more than 46,000 students studying all over the world. This includes over 10,000 international students from 120 countries studying at our Perth, Sydney and other Australian locations. Curtin is one of only two Western Australian universities to rank in the prestigious Shanghai Jiao Tong Annual Ranking of World Universities (2011) and Times Higher Education's 2011-2012 world university rankings. The 2012 Quacuarelli Symonds World Universities Ranking by Subject have listed Curtin among the top 200 universities in the world across nine categories, up from five in 2011. The school of Education was one of 5 from Curtin which were in the top 100. Curtin's MBA program was rated 46 in the world by The Economist in 2012, and one of the top three in Australia.

The Campus The suburb of Bentley, located about six kilometres south-east of central Perth, is home to Curtin's main campus. In close proximity to everything Perth has to offer, it boasts 116 hectares of bold architecture nestled amongst beautifully landscaped gardens. With thousands of students filling the campus grounds every day of semester, there's a real vibrancy to the place. Over the past decade the campus has undergone some major changes, with a variety of stunning modern buildings now interspersed with the original 1960s architecture.

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About Perth With more than 200 nationalities, international visitors are welcomed to Perth and enjoy many of its attractions during their stay: sunny blue skies; a comfortable climate; popular bars and restaurants; all types of shops and services; cinemas, theatres and music venues; international food courts; lively markets; sports facilities; excellent public transport; plus many more. The largest Australian state, Western Australia maintains strong relationships with neighbouring countries and is a gateway to Asian cities. Perth’s Central Business District is the commercial centre of the city. Fast-paced and multicultural, the district provides opportunities for sightseeing and shopping, and includes attractions such as the Barrack Street Bell Tower—one of the largest musical instruments in the world—and the majestic Kings Park Botanical Gardens; the largest inner city park in the world. Perth’s coastline comprises a long stretch of clear beaches: one of the city’s major attractions. Collectively known as the Sunset Coast, Perth’s beaches are also popular swimming, surfing and snorkeling destinations, with a variety of cafés, restaurants and pubs located nearby. With more hours of sunshine than any other Australian capital city, Perth’s beaches are enjoyed for most of the year. Just a 20 minute drive from the city centre, Fremantle is a popular port city known for its high-quality seafood restaurants and weekend markets. Fremantle is also home to the ‘cappuccino strip’, which boasts an array of unique shops, street performances, alfresco dining and restaurants. The Fremantle Prison, which reopened as a public museum after it closed as a prison in 1991, hosts exciting daily and nightly tours around the grounds. In recent years, Western Australia has strengthened its economy despite global challenges that have threatened other countries. The state’s mining and resource industry continues to thrive, with major projects underway between Australia and China. In 2010, the value of WA’s mining and petroleum industry reached A$70.9 billion, with this growth set to continue..curtin.au/about-perth.cfm

Perth weather

Season months Average °C Summer Dec–Feb 17-30 Autumn Mar-May 14-26 Winter Jun-Aug 8-19 Spring Sep-Nov 12-23

Perth is the capital city of Western Australia and is recognised internationally for offering an amazing standard of living to both its visitors and residents.

CAPABILITY STATEMENT Not only is Curtin English on the campus of the Western Australia’s largest and most diverse University; Curtin University, Curtin English is also one of the biggest and longest running English language centres in Australia.

Our Teaching staff Curtin English employs over 20 Full time teachers of English. All the our teachers are qualified English language professionals who have specialised teaching qualifications in addition to a university degree. A number of staff have postgraduate qualifications and some are engaged in further language-related research. Our staff have extensive experience teaching English in Australian and overseas universities and educational institutes. Curtin English runs a regular professional development program for our teaching staff, ensuring that they are always engaged in further learning and self-development and that their skills are always upto date. The Centre is also accredited by the National ELICOS Association of Australia (NEAS) for the teaching of English as a foreign language.

Our Student body At any one time, approximately we have approximately 300 to 400 participants in our programs at Curtin English from a diverse range of nationalities. Students make friends from all over the world and practise their English skills in and outside the classroom. Australia’s proximity to Asia and the Middle East ensures a wide diversities of nationalities and cultures, our traditional links with Europe also add to the mix, and with South America being a new and emerging market. The percentage of Spanish speakers at Curtin and in Perth is relatrively small.

Curtin English support Our students receive support in all areas during their stay at Curtin, from academic counselling sessions with each individual student to ensure they remain on track to succeed, to our dedicated student counselling service only for Curtin English students, Curtin English supports students to succeed at their course and throughout their time at Curtin.

Buddy system Our buddy system sees new students pair up with current students in their class on the first day. This system ensures that students’ have someone to show them around, ask questions and make friends.

Class representative A class representative is nominated in each class, and once a module all class represntatives and Curtin English management meet to discuss class progress, issues and share information. Its an effective way for students’ to have their voices heard and to disemminate information from management into the student body.

In the 2011 English Australia Barometer Project, a respected independent study which surveys the leading language centres from across Australia, Curtin English ranked first in “I have made progress in learning English since beginning this course of study”, , second for overall support satisfaction and third for overall learning satisfaction.

Curtin English is a great place to study, a great place to advance and a great place to have the experience of a life time.

Curtin English experience and track record Curtin English has had over 25 years’ experience in offering Customised English language , teacher training and cross-cultural training for a diverse range of groups including both groups of professionals such as teachers, doctors and managers and student groups (undergraduate and postgraduate)studying Education, Health Sciences, Nursing, International Studies, Engineering, Science and Business, . The groups have come from all over Asia (Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Thailand, and China), the Pacific, and the Middle East. Curtin has successfully delivered three Teacher Training and English Language Development programs for the Hong Kong Institute of Education with final evaluations from students being very positive; 26 out of 27 students in total agreeing / agreeing strongly with the survey statements ‘I enjoyed my immersion experience at Curtin’ and 14 out of 15 students ‘I would recommend other students to come to Curtin’. We are also an accredited provider of the Certificate in English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA), which runs several times a year In addition, our School of Education has conducted professional development for groups of teachers and education management personnel from Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. It also has current staff and student exchange programs with universities in Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, Canada, China and Sweden. Examples of programs conducted by Curtin English include: English Language Support for Indonesian Teachers of Maths and Science 20 teachers of Maths and Science Program:

- Intensive English classes - Customised English language course focusing on methodology and language for lesson delivery in subject

areas - Presentation from specialist at the Curtin Science and Maths Education Centre - Visit to local high school to observe classes and meet with teachers - Cultural presentation and visits -

Putuo District, Shanghai City, China English Teacher Training Program 19 middle school English teachers from Putuo District, sponsored by the Putuo Education Commission Program:

- English for EL Teachers - Microteaching using a variety of teaching methods and techniques as well as materials and textbooks - School visits for observations of classes and meetings with teachers - Evaluation of commercial and institutionally-produced materials and resources (including their own) - Reflective journals were kept which formed the basis of an action research project upon their return to China - English for Postgraduate Studies - Academic writing structures – essays and research reports - Using citations and referencing - Researching journals and other sources - Speaking in academic settings and critical reading - Group consultation and tutorials - Small group consultations with tutors on areas of concern / need - Auditing of 2 Pre-Masters units - Talking Across Cultures and Language Analysis and Language Learning

Silpakorn University, Thailand Study Visit 19 students and 2 accompanying staff from the Faculty of Education

Program: - Intensive English language classes - Small group conversation classes - Visits to two local schools to observe and give presentations on Thai language and culture - Visits to cultural and tourist sites

Learning Assistance Program for Islamic Schools (LAPIS) 30 ECE and Primary teachers, lecturers and administrators from Indonesian schools Program:

- School visits - Participation in mainstream lectures and workshops

China University of Mining and Technology Teacher Training Program 24 academic staff from a range of disciplines Program:

- English proficiency development - Australian culture - Current Trends in Western Educational Theories and Practices - Auditing of Curtin mainstream lectures - Cultural program including a one-week trip to Canberra and Sydney

Burapha University, Thailand Study Visit 13 postgraduate students and 7 academic staff from the Faculty of Nursing Program:

- English language and Australian culture - Academic writing: research articles and reports - Academic speaking: Giving presentations - Visits to cultural and tourist sites

Kagawa Nutrition University, Nutrition Study Tour Program 34 Nutrition Science students (2 groups in March and August) from Kagawa Nutrition University. Program:

- English for Nutrition Professionals classes - Australian Culture and Language classes - Visits to cultural and tourist sites - Field trips to nutrition-related places of interest - Lecture on nutrition programs and careers within the Australian health care system

Kyoto Sangyo University, English and Environmental/Multicultural Studies Program 18 students from different disciplines

- English proficiency development - Australian environment and issues relating to conservation and preservation of flora and fauna as well as

multiculturalism in Australia. - Visits to cultural and tourist sites - Field visits to and observation of a variety of Australian environmental conservation and preservation

programs.

Tokyo City University, English and Urban Regional PlanningProgram 40 Urban Regional Planning students

- English proficiency development - Visits to cultural and tourist sites - Australian Urban and Regional Planning and multiculturalism in Australia

PART ONE INTEGRATED ELICOS PROGRAMS Integrated ELICOS classes

- Participants will be integrated into our regular multinational General English, English for Academic Purposes or General Professional English programs at the level indicated by their test results. These classes cover all language skills.

General - Orientation program and placement testing to determine the appropriate English level of each

student (available to do offshore) - A commercially produced textbook - Course materials for Customised components - A range of leisure excursions & activities around Curtin University and Perth organised for students

in their group or at their own leisure through the Curtin English social program - Accommodation within a short travelling distance from the university - A Curtin University student card - A Curtin student email address & learning portal - Access to internet facilities, library and other university facilities - Certificate of Completion awarded at the end of the course - Airport pick up & Farewell service

Possible course dates Any published module start date:

Start date Course dates (5 week blocks)

26-Apr 29 Apr - 31 May 31-May 3 Jun - 5 Jul 19-Jul 22 Jul - 23 Aug 23-Aug 26 Aug - 27 Sep 4-Oct 7 Oct - 8 Nov 8-Nov 11 Nov - 13 Dec

SAMPLE PROGRAM ONE: Integrated ELICOS and Excursions program

This program gives students the ability to experience student life in Perth, visit some of Perth’s wonderful attractions and learn English amoung Curtin English students within five weeks. The program aims to:

- Improve participants’ English language proficiency in the four macro skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

- Give students the experience of learning English with students from other cultures. - Provide participants with experience of aspects of Australian culture and lifestyle.

Program length: 5 weeks

Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend 10.00 – 12.00

Orientation Campus Tour OASIS login & training

Australian life & culture lesson: Settling in to life in Perth

Integrated ELICOS class



Excursion: Perth City orientation walking tour

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch

*English Conversation Group

1.00 – 3.00 Excursion: Visit local shopping centre



Integrated ELICOS class Briefing on weekend excursion

Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend 10.00 – 12.00 Integrated

ELICOS class Integrated ELICOS class


Excursion: Kings Park tree top walk and memorials


Excursion: Fremantle historical walking tour; Fremantle Markets

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch



1.00 – 3.00 Integrated ELICOS class





3.00 – 4.00 Activity: Language Exchange with Curtin students studying Japanese

Briefing on weekend excursion






Excursion: Swan Valley Tour, including Caversham Wildlife Park, Margaret River Chocolate Company

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch




Activity: Curtin Volunteers









Excursion: Rottnest Island, includes bike hire or bus tour

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch







Integrated ELICOS class preparation

3.00 – 4.00 Activity: Language Exchange with Curtin students studying Japanese







Depart from Perth airport Bus from Curtin to Airport

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch







Graduation, Certificate of Completion & Farewell Lunch

Please note: All activities and classes are subject to change until the program is confirmed. Also, activities involving Curtin University lecturers and classes are not available during University holidays.

*Curtin English Social Program scheduled activity

SAMPLE PROGRAM TWO: Global Human Capital focus and Integrated ELICOS

The program aims to: - Improve participants’ English language proficiency and confidence. - Provide participants with experience of aspects of Australian culture. - Raise awareness and understanding of the wider global community for communication and

business. Program length: 5 weeks

Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend 10.00 – 12.00 Orientation:

Welcome morning tea campus tour

Introduction to Australian Culture and language class; preparation for Friday excursion



English for International Business Communication (EIBC Class): Socialising: introductions & networking

Cultural Excursion: Fremantle City: Heritage walk and historic Fremantle Markets

12.00 – 1.00 Lunch

1.00 – 3.00 Computer log-in





3.00 – 4.00 Activity: Language/ Culture Exchange with Curtin University Students


ELICOS class

EIBC Class: English in the news and current affairs




Cultural Excursion: Caversham Wildlife Park and Margaret River Chocolate Company

12.00 – 1.00 Lunch


Guest Lecturer: International Business/ Relations


Australian Culture class: the natural environment; preparation for excursion


3.00 – 4.00 Activity: Volunteering

Week 3 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

Friday Weekend


Australian Culture Class: Perth past and present; preparation for excursion



EIBC Class: Cross-cultural Communication

Free with Homestay family OR Join in Curtin English Social Program (if scheduled)

12.00 – 1.00 Lunch


Field Trip: Perth City Tour: ‘Icons of Influence trail’




3.00 – 4.00 Language/ Culture Exchange: with Curtin University Students

Week 4 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

Friday Weekend


EIBC Class: Importance of cultural awareness in business


EIBC Class: Ethics in the workplace


Cultural Excursion: Rottnest Island (Ferry across then Bike around the island)

12.00 – 1.00 Lunch


Guest Lecturer: International Business/Relations




Week 5 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday Thursday

Friday

Weekend




Australian Culture class: Global political systems; preparation for excursion


Depart Perth

12.00 – 1.00 Lunch




Field Trip: Constitution Centre of Western Australia ‘Citizenship and Values’

Graduation Lunch



SAMPLE PROGRAM THREE: Integrated English language & Urban Regional Planning program

The program aims to: - Improve participants’ English language proficiency in the four macro skills: speaking, listening,

reading and writing, with particular emphasis on speaking and listening - Develop participants’ understanding of the Australian Urban and Regional Planning as well as

multiculturalism is Australia Program length: 5 weeks Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10.00 – 12.00 Orientation

Welcome Morning Tea Campus tour

Introduction to Australian Culture; Living in Perth




Excursion: Swan Valley Tour - Caversham Wildlife Park Margaret River Chocolate Co.

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch



1.00 – 3.00 Computer log-in

Excursion: Visit local supermarket



Lecture: Multi-Cultural Australia

3.00 – 4.00 Activity: Japanese language exchange with Curtin Undergraduate students


Week 2 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 10.00 – 12.00 Integrated


Communication Skills: Australian Culture & Language; Prep for Kings Park

Field Trip: Kings Park Tour and activity


Excursion to Rottnest Island (includes bicycle hire on the island)

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch







Lecture: Heritage

3.00 – 4.00 Activity: Curtin Volunteers





Field Trip: Art Gallery of Western Australia – Australian Indigenous /Early Australian works


Depart Perth

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch





Special interest: Aboriginal cultural traditions & prep for Art Gallery visit


End-of-course Graduation Lunch



SAMPLE PROGRAM FOUR: English & Environmental/Multicultural Studies program This program aims to:

- Improve participants’ English language proficiency in the four macro skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing, with particular emphasis on speaking and listening.

- Develop participants’ understanding of the Australian environment and issues relating to conservation and preservation of flora and fauna as well as multiculturalism in Australia.

- Provide participants with opportunities for field visits to and observation of a variety of Australian environmental conservation and preservation programs.

Program length: 5 weeks Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend 10.00 – 12.00 Orientation

Welcome to Curtin Morning Tea Campus tour; student cards, transport cards

Class: Communication Skills; Life in Australia



Class: Australian Culture; Everyday Language; preparation for Friday visit

Free with Homestay family OR Join in Curtin English Social Program (if scheduled)

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch


1.00 – 3.00 OASIS computer login




Visit: Fremantle Maritime Museum; Fremantle markets





Guest Speaker: Conservation Council of WA Week 3 Excursion Brief

Excursion: Rottnest Island (includes bicycle hire on the island)

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch

Lunch





Free time

Week 3 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend 10.00 – 12.00 Visit: Kings

Park; Australian War Memorial, bushland nature walk

Visit: Swan Valley Tour – Caversham Wildlife Park; Margaret River Chocolate Company

Class: The Australian Environment; Climate Change & Conservation; preparation for afternoon visit

Class: Aboriginal cultural traditions; preparation for afternoon visit

Class debrief: visits

Depart Perth

12.00 - 1.00 Lunch

Lunch

1.00 – 3.00 Visit: Art Gallery of Western Australia – Australian Indigenous /Early Australian works

Visit: Swan Valley Tour continued

Visit: Perth Hills NP; Nyoongar guided walk

Visit: Herdsman Lake Wildlife Conservation Centre

End-of-course Graduation Lunch

PART TWO FULLY CUSTOMISED CLOSED CLASS ELICOS PROGRAMS Closed ELICOS classes

- Participants will be taught in their group to the requirements stated by the group.


student (available to do offshore) - A commercially produced textbook (in some cases this is optional) - Course materials for Customised components - A range of leisure excursions & activities around Curtin University and Perth organised for students


Possible course dates Any published module start date or date agreed upon between Curtin English and the participating group.



SAMPLE PROGRAM FIVE: English language and Urban Regional Planning program

The program aims to: - Improve participants’ English language proficiency in the four macro skills: speaking, listening,

reading and writing. - Introduce students to aspects of Australian culture and lifestyle through cultural excursions. - Introduce students to Urban Regional Planning in Western Australia.

Program length: 3 weeks The Special URP Program consists of four major activities and themes:

1. Fieldwork, Analysis, and Presentations 2. Joining in activities in 4th Year’s Unit “International Perspective of Planning” 3. Cities Profile: Demographic Analysis 4. Special/Technical English

Weeks 1-3: english Language Program (not integrated) Week 1 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Weekend

10.00 – 12.00 Orientation Welcome Morning tea campus tour

General English Class



Excursion: Fremantle Maritime Museum, historic sites, Fremantle Markets

Free or with homestay family or join in Curtin English social program (if scheduled)

12.00 - 1.00 LUNCH 1.00 – 3.00 Computer

login Introduction to Australian Culture and Language class


Preparation for excursion; language activity with other Curtin English students

Week 2 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday Weekend

10.00 – 12.00 General English Class




Excursion: Swan Valley tour – Caversham Wildlife Park, Margaret River chocolate Company

Free or with homestay family or join in Curtin English social program (if scheduled) 12.00 - 1.00 LUNCH

1.00 – 3.00 Australian Culture and Language class


General English class

prep for excursion; Language activity with other Curtin English students

Week 3 Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Weekend

10.00 – 12.00 General English Class




Excursion: Rottnest Island, including bike hire

Free or with homestay family or join in Curtin English social program (if scheduled)

12.00 - 1.00 LUNCH 1.00 – 3.00 Australian

Culture and Language class



Prep for excursion; Language activity with other Curtin English students

WEEKS: 4 & 5 Urban Regional Planning Program Week 4 Monday

Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

10.00– 12.00 Lecture: Multicultural Australia

Lecture: Intercultural Language Learning

9-12 Joining 4th year students: “International Perspectives of Planning” (IPP)

Fieldwork Fremantle, Subiaco, Leederville, Northbridge, CBD, East Perth

Debriefing Analysis Planning Presentation

Lunch 1.00 – 3.00 Workshop:

Debriefing Special English Introduction

Preparation for IPP class activity

Workshop: Preparation for Fieldwork Background readings

Free

Week 5 Monday

Tuesday Wednesday

Thursday Friday

10.00– 12.00 Lecture: Demographic Analysis

Preparation for IPP activity

9-12 Joining 4th year students: “International Perspectives of Planning” (IPP)

Debriefing Graduation Award Certificates and lunch

Lunch 1.00 – 3.00 Workshop:

City’s Statistical Profile

Preparation Presentation: preparation/ rehearsal

Forum: 3rd Place Experience

Excursion Free

SAMPLE PROGRAM SIX: Health Science Nutrition Study Tour program

The program aims to: - Provide participants with an overview of nutrition programs, services and careers in Western

Australia. - Provide participants with experience in aspects of Australian culture and lifestyle.

Program length: 2 weeks Week 1

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday Friday

Saturday

10.00 – 12.00 Orientation Welcome Morning Tea, Student Cards, SmartRiders, Campus Tour

English class: Useful Language in Australia

Faculty of Health Science Lecture

English class: Language for Nutrition Professionals

Field Trip: West Australian Institute of Sport (WAIS)

Excursion: Tour of Swan Valley: Caversham Wildlife Park, Sandalford Winery, Margaret River Chocolate Company 12.00 - 1.00 LUNCH

1.00 – 3.00 OASIS computer login

English class: language for nutrition professionals Nutrition in the news

Culture and Language Exchange: Meet Curtin Japanese language students

Faculty of Health Science Lecture

Field Trip: Indigenous heritage and traditional bush foods walking tour (Kings Park)

Week 2

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

10.00 – 12.00 English class: Language for Nutrition Professionals Preparation for field trips

*ELICOS class Faculty of Health Science Lecture

English class: Language for Nutrition Professionals Preparation for field trip

End of Course Evaluation Graduation Lunch and awarding of Certificates of Completion

Dropped off at Curtin by homestay families Curtin bus to international airport

12.00 - 1.00 LUNCH 1.00 – 3.00 Field Trip:

Hospital catering facility

Field Trip: Nutrition Specialists Clinic

Field Trip: Aged Care home catering facility

Field Trip: Foodbank Perth

Free time in Perth City

*ELICOS – English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students

PART THREE TEACHER TRAINING PROGRAMS

Closed ELICOS classes - Participants will be taught in their group to the requirements stated by the group.


student (available to do offshore) - A commercially produced textbook (in some cases this is optional) - Course materials for Customised components - A range of leisure excursions & activities around Curtin University and Perth organised for students


Possible course dates Any published module start date or date agreed upon between Curtin English and the participating group.



TEACHER TRAINING SAMPLE PROGRAM ONE: TESOL Training for teachers of adult learners

Type of course: Full-time, customised, in-service course for practising University lecturers and teachers of English to non-native speaking students. Target group: Non-native speaking English teachers who want to update their teaching methodology, improve classroom management skills and develop english language teacher terminology. Program length: 5 weeks Course aims

1. To develop in the participants a further understanding of teahing and learning methodologies in TESOL and enhance their understanding of the needs of adult learners.

2. To show participants how to apply these principles to their current teaching roles (tutorials & seminars) through micro-teaching practice.

3. To further develop the participants’ competence and fluency in English for teaching purposes so they can communicate effectively as teachers and become good models of communication in the target language.

4. To develop teachers’ presentation skill: organising & signposting, vocal underlining, body language and using visula aids.

Week 1 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Weekend Morning (2 hours)


Introductions – getting to know you and the course

Teaching & practising vocabulary 1

Warmer 1 Adult learners and language learning 1

Warmer 2 Adult learners and language learning 2

Excursion: Fremantle Sightseeing Tram Tour Lunch

(1 hour) Lunch

Afternoon 1 (1 hour)

Using warmers and fillers

Teaching & practising vocabulary 2

Classroom management –creating a positive environment

Classroom management – motivating the learner


Teacher language development – learner contracts

Teacher language development – teaching terminology 1

Teacher language development – teaching terminology 2

Teacher language development - instructions

Self-study

Prepare for teaching practice (TP)

Prepare for TP Prepare for TP Letter to the trainer


Warmer 3 Developing receptive skills 1

Warmer 4 Developing receptive skills 2

Warmer 5 Using songs

Warmer 7 Learner training

Teaching practice

Participate in the Curtin English social program or Homestay Family

Lunch (1 hour) Lunch


Using your course book

Using authentic materials

Warmer 6 Extensive reading

Observation of CE teachers

Teaching practice


Teacher language development – listening skills 1

Teacher language development – reading skills 1

Teacher language development – listening skills 2

Teacher language development - reading skills 2

Feedback & reflections on teaching practice

Self-study

Hand in learning journal Prepare for TP

Prepare for TP Prepare for TP Prepare for TP

Write learning journal


Warmer 8 Teaching & practising grammar 1

Warmer 10 Teaching & practising functional language

Warmer 11 Accuracy –focused practice activities

Warmer 12 Feedback & error correction 1

Teaching practice

Excursion: Swan Valley Wine tasting, chocolate tasting & Caversham Wildlife Park



Warmer 9 Teaching & practising grammar 2

Teaching pronunciation 1

Teaching pronunciation 2

School of Education lecture

Teaching practice


Teacher language development –grammar review 1

Teacher language development – grammar review 2

Teacher language development - pronunciation work

Teacher language development – pronunciation work


Self-study


Prepare for TP Prepare for TP Prepare for TP



Observation of CE teachers

Warmer 13 Teaching productive skills – speaking

Warmer 14 Feedback & error correction 2

Warmer 15 Using drama

Teaching practice

Participate in the Curtin English social program or Homestay Family



Using technology 1

Teaching productive skills – writing

Creative writing

Integrated skills development

Teaching practice


Using technology 2

Teacher language development – speaking skills

Teacher language development – sentence structures

Teacher language development – writing skills


Self-study


Prepare for TP

Prepare for TP Prepare for TP



Warmer 16 Content and language integrated learning

Warmer 17 Assessment 1

Warmer 18 Course & syllabus planning 1

Teaching practice

Professional development & Course feedback

Participate in the Curtin English social program or Homestay Family Lunch

(1 hour) Lunch


School of Education lecture

Assessment 2 Course & syllabus planning 2

Teaching practice

Graduation & Farewell Lunch


Teacher language development - classroom language review

Teacher language development - teaching terminology review

Teacher language development - general review


Self-study


Prepare for TP Prepare for TP

*Please note: All activities and classes are subject to change until the program is confirmed. Also, activities involving Curtin University lecturers and classes are not available during University holidays.

TEACHER TRAINING SAMPLE PROGRAM TWO: TESOL Training for lecturers of Banking & Finance

Type of course: Full-time, customised, in-service course for practising University lecturers. Target group: Non-native speaking University lecturers who want to update their teaching methodology and improve classroom management skills. Program length: 2 weeks Course aims

5. To develop in the participants a further understanding of: the principles principles, methodology and techniques for Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) based on current theories of best

6. To show participants how to apply these principles to their current teaching roles (tutorials & seminars) through micro-teaching practice.

7. To further develop the participants’ competence and fluency in English for teaching purposes so they can communicate effectively as teachers and become good models of communication in the target language.

8. To develop teachers’ presentation skill: organising & signposting, vocal underlining, body language and using visula aids.



Australian life & culture lesson: Settling in to life in Perth

CLIL methodology – aims & priciples

CLIL methodology –scaffolding learning

Presenting to large groups – Conveying the message 1

Excursion: Swan Valley Wine tasting, chocolate tasting & Caversham Wildlife Park


Early Afternoon (2 hours)

Guest lecturer: Teaching with Technology

Teacher language development – classroom language 1

Teaching language development –classroom language 2

Teacher language development- features of English phonology


Adult learning styles & strategies

Presenting to large groups – Conveying the message 2

Preparing for teaching practice (small groups/tutorials)

Teaching practice

Needs based review (as identified by the group over the duration of the course0

Depart Perth for Vietnam


Early Afternoon (2 hours)

Guest lecturer: Classroom Management

m-learning in the CLIL classroom

Teaching Practice

Teaching Observations: University lecture

Farewell luncheon & certificate presentation

*Please note: All activities and classes are subject to change until the program is confirmed. Also, activities involving Curtin University lecturers and classes are not available during University holidays.

APPLICATION PROCESS & CONTACTS Please contact either of the two staff below for questions or amendments on the program or to apply.

Ms Alyce-Maree Walpole International Marketing Consultant

Phone: +61 8 9266 9868 email: [email protected]

Ms Judy Moir Customised Programs Coordinator

Phone: +61 8 9266 3249 email: [email protected]

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