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IMMERSION COURSES in Scotland 2008

Annual Immersion Courses for Primary School Teachers

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Edinburgh Scotland

In 2007 teachers from all over Europe attended our courses to develop their discursive skills, update their methodology and exchange ideas for good practice in the classroom. The courses, which take place in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, aim to boost the teachers’ confidence in teaching a modern language at Primary level.

All participants receive support from COMENIUS Lifelong Learning Programme available through their own Socrates National Agency. The grant fully covers the course fee, subsistence and accommodation, as well as travel expenses for up to 390 Euros.

Dates for 2008
Level Course title Dates Venue Number of participants
Primary teachers

Teaching English in the
Primary School

Monday 7 July –
Sunday 13 July
Edinburgh 25 max.

Monday 14 July-
Sunday 20 July

Monday 28 July -
Sunday 3 August

Monday 4 August-
Sunday 10 August

If fewer than 8 participants per course, the course will be cancelled and we will transfer you to an alternative course.
About the courses

The venue is the University of Edinburgh, with individual accommodation provided. Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, is a UNESCO World Heritage City.

Please note that these courses are not suitable for beginners. However, different levels will be catered for as the class may be divided into small groups. The training sessions are delivered in English. Participants will be encouraged to speak English as much as possible in social situations and on the cultural excursions.

Aims for primary school teachers’ course

• To improve methodological expertise in the teaching of English to young learners
• To provide participants with materials and ideas suitable for the teaching of English at primary level
• To develop cultural awareness and understanding of contemporary Britain
• To improve participants’ competence and performance in English
• To use Internet and other ICT resources in the classroom
• Visit to a local Primary school (during school term time)

Preparation

The courses are not suitable for beginners, so a prior knowledge of English is essential. Teachers will be expected to share examples of good practice, including classroom activities/games, website addresses and/or useful resources. These can be prepared in advance and brought to the course.

Follow-up

Teachers will receive a certificate at the end of the week. An optional two-day post-immersion course may be organised 6 months after the course. Teachers will also have the opportunity to join a Europe/UK-wide network of all participants.

Fee

The total cost of the course, including accommodation and subsistence is 1110 Euros, 555 Euros for the tuition fee and 555 Euros for the subsistence fee, payable to LFEE after receipt of the Comenius grant.

The course fee covers:

• Full board individual accommodation in single rooms with shared bathrooms
• Course & tuition fees
• Cultural excursions

You or your school will also need to pay for:

• Your own social activities (non-programmed)
• Your own day-to-day expenses (non-programmed)

Participants will need to provide their own personal travel insurance. The first and last days of the course will be travelling days.



Should you want to take part in one of our courses please contact in the first instance:

Dr Alison Hiley
L.F.E.E.
The Green House
41 St Bernard's Crescent
Edinburgh, EH4 1NR, UK.
Tel 00 44 (0)131 343 2222
Fax 00 44 (0)131 343 2649
info@lfee.net

Then download a Comenius Lifelong Learning application form on http://www.socrates-uk.net or contact your own Socrates National Agency

Closing date: Friday 28 March 2008

Due to the limited number of places per course and deadlines with your National Agency, please book your place as early as possible.



 

 

 
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