Objectives of the Course

• To familiarize participants with recent pedagogical and classroom developments in Contemporary Foreign Language Teaching Methods
• To improve language teaching practice and offer innovative ideas for the classroom
• To give numerous techniques and methodological approaches to use modern technology in the classroom
• To introduce different outdoor activities for a foreign language teaching
• To provide opportunities for reflection and feedback
• To improve participants’ confidence in their lesson delivery
• To establish connections between teachers from a variety of European backgrounds which facilitates future networking and partnership potential

Pre-course Preparative Modalities

• Needs Analysis and educative background profile

Practical Arrangements Intra-Course Modalities offered by the Course Provider 

• Course tutor
• Pedagogic learning materials
• Setting of learning objectives
• Ongoing assessment and evaluation including feedback
• Accommodation and transfer service (Optional): 2-4* hotel, self-catered flat, student residence or host family BB or HB

Outcomes

• Increased confidence in using different techniques to teach foreign languages
• Enhancement of methodological approaches for classroom practice and management
• Better understanding of students’ needs and behavior in the classroom
• Furthered knowledge of other European systems of education
• Acquisition of techniques to improve students’ motivation and the role of learner autonomy in language learning
• Teamwork and interpersonal abilities
• Increased potential to discover city as a language teaching resource
• Shared knowledge and experience with other professionals of a panEuropean background
• Increased knowledge of Estonian culture and history
• Better knowledge of Erasmus+ potential for professional development