Motivating Secondary Learners
This course is designed to assist educators who teach languages to secondary school learners. The course will provide an overview of the latest methodologies in teaching this age group, an opportunity to explore new materials and discuss how to make creativity a cornerstone of your teaching practice. You will work on some lesson materials personalized to your own teaching context which will be presented at the end of the week.
Course Content
- Explore effective and relevant methodologies in secondary education.
- Identify how to bring effective teamwork techniques into the teenage classroom.
- Discover new techniques to encourage production of key language.
- Learn how to incorporate creativity into all aspects of your lessons.
Key Facts
| Minimum level of English | B1 on the CEFR |
| Location of Course | Galway |
| Accommodation Options | Self-catering Apartment or Host Family (subject to availability) |
| Dates | Download the 2024 Calendar HERE |
| Who is it for? | Secondary School Teachers |
| Fact Sheet | Download 2024 Course Fact Sheet HERE |
Accommodation
We offer the following accommodation options for a 7-night stay (Saturday to Saturday) in Galway.
Below you can find more details about them. Please access the ACCOMMODATION page on the menu for further information.
Self-Catering Apartments
Accommodation in exclusive self-catering shared apartments
- Single/twin/double rooms
- Standard/comfort (en-suite) rooms
- Fully-fitted kitchen, including utensils
- Wi-Fi or cable Internet available
- Common areas (living room/kitchen/bathroom)
- Bed linen and towels provided
- From Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Saturday
Host Family
Home-stay accommodation with friendly and welcoming local host families.*
- Enjoy a full immersion in Irish culture
- Warm, welcoming Irish families
- Various locations in Galway
- Half-board – Monday to Friday
- Full-board – Saturday and Sunday
- From Saturday to Saturday or Sunday to Sunday
*Travel time can range from 25 to 50 minutes depending on location.
Still have questions about the course?
If you would like to get more information about this course or ask about any of our other language courses, please get in touch with us today.
We’ll help you to find the perfect course to match your personal and professional goals.