Course Details

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Trainer/Facilitator:

Adrian Coen B.Ed (Cantab), Dip TEFL, Dip TESP.
See his Profile Here.
















Duration: Twelve sessions, approximately six weeks, two 2 hour meetings per week (flexible)

Class Size: Small - Four or Six participants

Class Blog: [demonstration version only] CLICK HERE.

Course Objectives:

• Broad introductions to a range of topical issues
• Intensive English language practice
• Exposure to terminology and specialized language
  
• Presentation & Interviewing Skills
• Opportunity for self-reflection on career plans
• Increase motivation and confidence building

Topics:

• 4 sessions on ‘development issues’
• 4 sessions on ‘How NGOs work and the roles of NGO staff’
• 4 sessions on ‘skills and strategies’ for language learning and job applications.
• Ongoing simulated application process.
• Research assignments and presentations by participants.

Approach & Materials:

• Active and participatory learning methodology
• Reading materials for each session
• Realia: NGO staff contracts, codes of practice, volunteer placement descriptions, project reports, funding requests, NGO mission statements etc.
  
• Topic related video and audio material for the double purpose of language training and stimulating research and debate
• Extensive use of online resources and real world examples
  
• The class blog

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