Course structure:
The summer course comprises an introductory session and five content modules delivered over a three-week period.
There will be two live tutor-led interactive workshops each week, as well as a number of engaging asynchronous tasks that you complete in your own time.
The asynchronous part of your course will allow you and your fellow participants to extend the learning from the live sessions. Typically, this will include follow up quizzes, extra readings and materials. You will also benefit from opportunities to discuss aspects of each session with your peers in pairs and in small groups, allowing you to reflect on how you might tailor the content of each session to your own teaching context.
We expect you to devote at least 5 hours each week to your course. Outside the scheduled live sessions, you can study at times that are most convenient for you.
Class sizes are kept small to maximise opportunities for interaction.
Workshops:
During your two weekly live workshops, you will be expected to participate actively in discussions and exchanges with your tutor and fellow participants. You will be encouraged to continue your discussions through additional online interaction throughout your course.
The first day of your course will begin with an introductory session to introduce you to the structure, expectations, and goals of an Oxford Teachers' Academy course. You then follow a series of five modules over three weeks.
All times are UK time (UTC+1).
Introductory Session: Monday 27 July 1pm-2pm
Module 1: Key principles for writing ELT materials - Friday 31 July 1pm-2pm
- Defining ‘ELT materials’
- The features of effective materials
- Creating a worksheet
Module 2: Images and text in materials - Monday 03 August 1pm-2pm
- Sourcing and selecting images
- Adapting reading texts
- Writing a sequence of exercises
Module 3: The flow of your materials - Friday 07 August 1pm-2pm
- Ways of analysing the flow and structure of material
- Writing for grammar and vocabulary lessons
- Controlled and free practice activities
Module 4: Speaking, listening and video materials - Monday 10 August 1pm-2pm
- Writing scripts and dialogues
- Creating communicative speaking activities
- How to write video materials
Module 5: Evaluating materials and publication - Friday 14 August 1pm-2pm
- Presentation of your materials
- How to self-analyse your writing
- Advice on getting published and self-publishing