Engaging and Supporting Learners in EMI Contexts

15-20 hours

This course provides faculty with best practices for teaching in English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) contexts. EMI students pursue academic subjects in a second or additional language. This course gives participants the strategies and tools to support EMI students in academic settings. These strategies and tools contribute to building EMI students’ skills for academic success.

Module 1:

Creating a Student-Centered Classroom

Module 2:

Facilitating Discussions

Module 3: Scaffolding Academic Lectures

Module 4:

Scaffolding Academic Reading Content

Module 5: Developing Students’ Questioning Skills

Module 6:

Fostering Learner Autonomy

Clear Classroom Communication: Defining Difficult Concepts

10-15 hours

In this course, learners are introduced to teaching strategies for defining a term while being aware of their audience and simplifying their language. They also learn seven strategies to promote student learning. Next, they analyze models of teaching and then create their own lessons and receive feedback. The course also includes some pronunciation tips.

Module 1: Course Overview

Module 2: Learn: Teaching Strategies

Module 3: Model: Analyze Teaching

Module 4: Practice: Pronunciation Tips

Module 5: Apply: Practice Teaching

Teacher-Leaders: Leading Professional Development

Professional Development for Teacher Trainers

Professional Development for Teacher Trainers

80 Hours

Professional Development for Teacher Trainers guides U.S. Department of State Online Professional English Network participants in improving their ability to develop an effective teacher-training course and plan engaging workshops or training sessions. Each of the 8 modules takes 8-10 hours to complete and involves participating in discussions, watching and reading instructional videos and readings, and submitting reflection and application tasks.

Module 1:

Transform! Leading a teacher training workshop vs. classroom teaching

Module 2:

Investigate! Doing a comprehensive needs analysis

Module 3:

Create! Crafting an impactful training for your specific academic context

Module 5: Engage! Engaging participants

Module 6: Mentor! Mentoring colleagues

Module 7: Sustain! Sustaining engagement: Communities of practice for teacher support and development

Module 4: Pitch! Pitching the training to administration and colleagues

Module 8: Evaluate! Evaluating your training course

Soft Skills for Teachers

Soft Skills for Teachers

3-5 hours

Teachers can set their students up for success, without burning out. In this course, participants will learn how to motivate and inspire students with simple techniques, how to be creative, even within a standardized curriculum, the importance of mentorship with other teachers, and how to find more time through counterbalance.

Lesson 1: The Importance of Soft Skills in Education

Lesson 2: Motivation and Inspiration

Lesson 3: Creativity and Negotiation

Lesson 4: Coaching and Mentoring

Lesson 5: Curiosity and Energy