English For Teaching Seminar

English For Teaching Seminar Schedule

The following shows a representative schedule of the covered topics and activities during the two week seminar. Specific topics may be added as time allows and participants’ needs suggest.

The seminar is organized along two main tracks: one addressing the methods and practices of teaching in the English academic context (Pedagogy), the second addressing effective presentations in English, considering not only pronunciation but also word choice and grammar (Language). The language track considers elements shared by all varieties of English, although differences between American and British English are addressed.

Also included in the seminar are various cultural activities, which are not shown below. The schedule for these varies year-to-year and will be given to participants on the first day of the seminar.

Week 1

¹Presentation assignments are sent out before the course. The overview is to clarify any questions you may have.
²Individual sessions with an instructor to discuss mini-presentations and pronunciation issues.
³Observations of classroom sessions at the university.

Week 2

Daily Schedule

The daily schedule appears below. Generally, the Pedagogy track runs in the first morning session, while the Language track runs in the second morning and the afternoon sessions. Tutorials are held in the late afternoon; observations are generally scheduled in the afternoon, but specific schedulings depend on the class in question.