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Inglise keele õpetajate täiendkoolitus
Start date: Jul 1, 2014, End date: Jun 30, 2015 PROJECT  FINISHED 

Since the policy of education in Estonia is changing in the way that there are less general language classes at vocational schools and more integrated classes, it is vitally important that language teachers are capable to design new complex implementation plans and modern syllabi; to know methodology and organise integrated classes. As it was mentioned in the introduction of the course programmes, a variety of innovative methods will be introduced to motivate the students to learn English. The participating teachers hope that they can facilitate their learners’ language acquisition and (IT) skills necessary for their future career. Moreover, the teachers would like to use the ideas and skills gained from the course for designing the implementation plans, syllabi and compiling online courses for ESP classes. As it is mentioned in the plan of development of Kuressaare Regional Training Centre, the measures are set out to ensure the quality of teaching and teachers’ competencies. Vocational training scheme is established as a part of personnel quality, it includes a 160-hour in-service training for teachers within three years and in addition to this a two-week internship in the company. The aim of the project is to provide three English teachers, who teach general English and ESP and who are non-native English speakers and whose first qualification is not teaching English, to implement their language teaching methodology and to acquire new skills, methods and ideas. And why not to practise English in the English speaking environment because Easy School of Languages in Malta has provided long-term language courses with experienced and highly qualified teachers. All the teachers participate in various courses and at various times, it means gaining experiences in the language environment. Participation in the courses will take place during the period from September 2014 – August 2016. Learning experiences abroad enhance teachers' professional competence. It improves professional expertise of teachers and increases their teaching mastery, which in turn increases the quality of teaching. Working in a foreign language environment improves and reinforces language skills of the teachers and offers opportunities to create new relationships with partner organizations. The new methods and skills gained during the training are used to update the learning process and syllabi. In addition to that they - Enhance the quality of teaching English and the subject - Promote and implement methodology for integrated lessons - Exchange contacts with my course mates for new possible teacher or student exchange - Familiarize with a variety of ICT tools, ideas to enable my students to make most of their schooling - share ideas and experiences with the course members - design e-learning materials for the learners Qualified teachers at the school will raise the school's reputation and motivate leaners to study languages and continue their studies. It also ensures the satisfaction of employers with the learners of Kuressaare Regional Training Centre. The project is led by the director of development of Kuressaare Regional Training Centre. The teachers themselves and the host partner are taking care of the arrangements of the visit.
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