IMMERSION COURSES in Scotland 2010

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Day to Day Programme

PRIMARY SECONDARY

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Confluence Scotland has been a Comenius course provider since 2002.  Our partnership with LFEE has produced a successful team of experienced and fully qualified native-speaker teachers, committed to promoting English language and English-speaking culture in Europe. This is our 8th year under this European Union programme and our expertise in delivering In-Service training courses is now recognised by many National Agencies.  

Over the years, teachers from all over Europe have 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 English as a foreign language.

All participants receive support from the European Union COMENIUS Lifelong Learning Programme available through their own Socrates National Agency. The grant fully covers the course fee, subsistence and accommodation, and should cover all travel expenses.

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About the courses

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

Please note that these courses are not suitable for beginners. 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 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

Aims for Secondary school teachers’ course

• To develop cultural awareness and understanding of contemporary Britain and focusing on Scotland
• To enhance methodological expertise in the teaching of English to teenagers
• To enhance participants’ discursive skills, update their vocabulary and gain new ideas and materials for use in the classroom
• To use Internet and other ICT resources in the classroom
• To use novels, short stories, songs and varied media in the classroom
• To debate current issues and to (re)discover contemporary British personalities 

Preparation

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. Teachers will also have the opportunity to join a Europe/UK-wide network of all participants.

Fee

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The course fee covers

• Single room in shared accommodation
• Subsistence
• Course and tuition fees
• Cultural excursions

You or your school will also need to pay for your own non-programmed social activities and day-to-day expenses. Participants will need to provide their own personal travel insurance. The first and last days of the course will be travelling days.