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Program Name: Study Abroad in Milan, Italy - Teacher Training with Teaching English in Italy
Organization: Teaching English in Italy
Experience: None
Languages: English
Fields of Study: Teacher Training
Course Description:
- The length of the course is 120 contact hours. In order to pass, candidates are required to:
- Complete 6 hours of teaching practice
- Observe 6 hours of lessons taught by experienced teachers
- Maintain and submit a portfolio of course work which includes details of all lessons taught together with 4 written assignments
The official requirements stipulated by Cambridge Esol are as follows:
- You must be at least 18 years old although it is generally recommended that candidates should be 20 or over.
- You must have an awareness of language and a competence in English , both written and spoken, that enables the course to be undertaken successfully.
- You must have the potential to develop the necessary skills to become an effective teacher and to successfully complete the written assignments and teaching practice.
- Only candidates that have formal qualifications which would allow entry into higher education in their own country are likely to be successful in gaining a place on the course. Here are a few of our own ‘ unofficial requirements ' you might want to consider before applying. They are not meant to scare you off, just put you in a realistic frame of mind!
- You really want to teach.
- You have at least some understanding of the way English works, or are a very quick learner.
- You relate well to other people.
- You want a practical teaching qualification, not an academic one.
- You can evaluate your own strengths and weaknesses as well as others'.
- You can explain succinctly, instruct clearly, and assist sympathetically.
- You are prepared for a seriously stressful course, but will cope.
The course covers the following syllabus:
- Language Analysis and Awareness
- The Learner, the Teacher and the Learning/Teaching Context
- Planning for Effective Teaching
- Classroom Management Skills
- Teaching Procedures and Techniques
- Resources and Materials
- Professional Development
- Classroom Observation
- Teaching Practice
Teaching Practice (TP): An integral part of the course, TP is undertaken in small groups of 5-6 trainees with volunteer students at two different levels. A total of 6 hours observed practice is the requirement over the course. Over the course you will teach 2 lessons of 30 minutes, 6 lessons of 40 minutes, and 1 lesson of 60 minutes. 
Feedback sessions, led by a course trainer, follow each TP session and are also a key component of the course. Trainees are expected to liaise within their TP groups outside of course hours in order to plan teaching practice classes but within the guidelines set by the trainer.
A Typical Day:
- To give you a flavour of how you might be spending your time on the course, here is an outline of a typical day:
- 10.00-12.30 Input sessions - methodology and language awareness with workshops and discussions to develop your teaching professionalism.
- 12.30-13.30 Lesson planning (Lesson preparation for TP with your tutor).
- 13.30-15.00 Lunch
- 15.00-17.00 Teaching Practice (TP)
- 17.15-18.30 Feedback and Lesson Planning. Your trainer will provide written and oral feedback on the strengths/weaknesses that you demonstrated in the classroom the previous day during TP. You will also have the chance to discuss your next lesson with your trainer to ensure you feel confident and prepared.
Cost not included:
- Airfare
- Housing
- Personal expenses
- Insurance
Living Specifications: Housing can be arranged – contact us for more information.
Additional Comments: Located in the plains of Lombardy, Milan is the second largest city in Italy. It is renowned as one of the world's capitals for both design and fashion as well as a city of business and commerce. It is located near the famous and beautiful Italian lake districts of Como, Maggiore, and Garda.
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