Course

Language for the TETE classroom

Jan 24, 2025 - Jan 25, 2025

$200 Enrol

Full course description

About this course

This course is one of three exciting and interactive courses developed by Griffith English Language Institute (GELI) for the Teaching English through English (TETE) for High School Teachers program and in support of Taiwan Government’s Bilingual 2030 Plan. GELI is one of Australia’s leading and multi-award winning English language institutes. You can learn more about the GELI here. 

The objective of this program is for Taiwanese English language teachers to enhance their language proficiency, pedagogical competency and confidence in creating a language learning classroom which is communicative, engaging and intentional. In this course, the focus is on enhancing your classroom instructional language and questioning techniques. As teachers, we understand that when we use the 'right words' and 'at the right time', we engage students more effectively in their learning. This course supports you to be more intentional with your language choices in the classroom.

 

In each of the three courses in the TETE program, you will engage with contents grouped into 3 modules. For each module, there is a 90-minute interactive online session facilitated by an experienced GELI teaching staff. You may choose to enrol in a single course, all three courses or a combination of them. 

 

After completion of registration and payment, GELI will email information about how to access course content. Please use the email contact below if you have any questions or require further information. Do include "GELI TETE Program 2025" in the email subject line. 

Email: griffith-english@griffith.edu.au

Fri 24 Jan
2025
3 Online Sessions
90min sessions
Interactive Online
+ Self-study
200
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Course Snapshot

What are the module learning outcomes?

In this course, you will engage with Modules 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3:

Module 3.1: Language for lesson stages

This module introduces you to language used at various stages of a lesson to better facilitate students’ understanding of lesson content.  In this module. you will:

  • expand your lexical range related to various stages of a lesson to enhance comprehension of students with lower-level language skills.
  • practise using the target language through role-play scenarios.

Module 3.2: Language for giving instructions

This module introduces you to language used for giving instructions to better support students with lower levels of English.  In this module, you will:

  • expand your lexical range related to giving instructions to enhance the comprehension of lower-level students.
  • practise using the target language through role play.
  • self-evaluate your classroom instructions and identify areas for improvement. 

Module 3.3: Enhancing questioning techniques

This module explores distinct types of questions and questioning techniques to better check instructions and comprehension of content. In this module, you will:

  • examine the importance of asking questions in teaching and learning.
  • identify various question types and consider their application through various stages of a lesson.
  • practise using the target language.
  • self-evaluate your questioning skills and identify areas for improvement.
What core topics are offered?

Covered in What are the module learning outcomes above.

Who is this course suited to?

This course is suited for Taiwanese English Language teachers and has been developed by Griffith English Language Institute (GELI) in support of Taiwan Government’s Bilingual 2030 Plan. You can learn more about the GELI here. 

What are the course credentials?

Participants who complete this course will receive a digital Certificate of Completion. 

What does my course schedule look like?

You will attend 3 x interactive online sessions with a GELI teacher-facilitator for the three modules in this course. Each session is 90 mins. 

Prior to each session, you will complete a short activity e.g. read a short document, view a digital resource or respond to a question(s) related to the module. 

After each module/session, you will complete a 5-question quiz or a reflection question to consolidate your learning. This activity will be approximately 10 mins. This activity will need to be completed within seven days at the end of each module/session.

Dates:

Module 3.1: Friday 24 Jan 2:30 – 4:00 pm

Module 3.2: Saturday 25 Jan  9:00 – 10:30 am

Module 3.3: Saturday 25 Jan 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Who is your course facilitator?

Cara Nunez

Cara Nunez began her teaching career in 2000, as an ALT in the Japan Exchange Teaching program. In 2004, she enhanced her pedagogy in multiple intelligence acquisition, working for a Howard Gardner Institute in Mexico and specialises in content and language integrated learning (CLIL). Her early passion for teaching and learning directed her to complete a master’s degree in educational practices at Bond University and joining the GELI teaching team in 2007. At GELI she has taught on all ELICOS direct entry programs, in addition to the High School Preparation (HSP) program, specialised groups, such as National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU) TESOL teachers and Mixed English for Academic Purposes (MEAP). During this period, Cara also coordinated Study of Societies and Intercultural Studies at Griffith College and provided domestic mature-aged students the opportunity to consolidate and extend senior English Studies through Griffith Bridging English. She embarked on a year in China instructing at Deqing, Qiushi High School and Xuzhou, Chinese University of Mining and Technology.