Description

This 30-hour International House Seville course is designed for experienced teachers who are interested in being trained to take up a senior teaching or management position in a language school, such as Director of Studies, Children's Co-ordinator or Senior teacher. The course is also suitable for those who already hold such a position but would like some ongoing training. This very practical, hands-on course aims to give an overview of what can be expected in a management position, and sessions are designed to give participants the opportunity to experience being in the role of a DOS, etc. Sessions will include background information on the diverse roles of the different positions, case studies and video and live simulations.

Highlights

The course will focus on the different roles of the TEFL Managers, and what is expected of them from the various groups with whom they work:

The Director of Studies/Children's Co-ordinator and the students:

* Before the course starts - arrangement of classes, classrooms, level tests, materials and course books...
* The first day of the course - welcome pack, meeting the teachers, tour of the school...
* During the course - dealing with changes and complaints, absenteeism, assessing progress, exams and tutorials...
* At the end / after the course - exams, certificates and reports, feedback questionnaires...

The Director of Studies/Children's Co-ordinator/Senior teacher and the teachers:

* Recruitment - advertising, selection criteria, interviews, contracts and conditions...
* The role and responsibility of the teacher - Teacher's manual, timetable, the teachers' room, systems of communication, dealing with problems and absences...
* Teacher development and supervision - provision of materials, teachers' meetings, observations and feedback, tutorials...

The Director of Studies/Children's Co-ordinator and the parents / authorities:

* Information gathering / provision - dealing with needs / expectations, conditions and payments, providing course information, methods of communication + meetings, progress reports, parents nights...
* Dealing with problems - course changes, absenteeism, discipline problems...

The Director of Studies/Children's Co-ordinator and administration / management:

* Dealing with management/ the director - awareness of DOS responsibilities/duties, organisation and time management, awareness of the company infrastructure, goals and objectives, giving and receiving feedback, support in dealing with conflicts and problems...
* Dealing with administrative/secretarial staff - Dealing with initial enquiries from students, collaborating with regards to student information/demands/complaints...
* Dealing with other departments / areas - marketing, human resources, accounts.

Qualifications

Applicants should have good teaching qualifications (CELTA/TRINITY TESOL or DELTA or a Young Learners qualification or FELE) and extensive experience of teaching foreign languages to a wide variety of levels and types of student: adults, children, business, etc. Please note: the course is also open to non-native applicants with an advanced level of English, and all applicants should have a working knowledge of Spanish.

Languages

• English

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• English

Cost in US$:

Program Fees Include:

TEFL Management Course: 425 euros

Accommodation: 130 euros

* Accommodation in a shared apartment.

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

One month

Centro de Lenguas e Intercambio (CLIC) International House's Mission Statement

CLIC IH opened its doors in 1983 under the name Centro de Lenguas e Intercambio Cultural (Center for Languages and Cultural Exchange). By cultural exchange we mean the sharing of cultural differences at myriad levels: social, political, and ethic, to name a few. Inter is a key prefix to understanding this concept in Spanish, as it means between, among, and within, at once. Cultural exchange at CLIC IH then is experiencing first-hand the positive friction of cultural difference, one that both defines us in relief to others, and makes us aware of our commonalities as human beings. This is one of our goals as a center for cultural encounters. Our name and our very building speak to the heart of what we want to achieve. The historical mansion refurbished to house CLIC-IH was redesigned to include a central interior patio full of sunlight, terraces, and windows. These offer views onto floors of the school at almost all angles. We actively look toward transparency in business operations, the highest ceiling for standards and innovation in academic programs, and finally, to fomenting truly open cultural exchange through language learning. This goal is also visible in our staff. We are from multiple continents and can address the 25+ nationalities that are present at any time in the school in various languages. We believe that through cultural exchange, facilitated in language education, we come to know one another, and by knowing one another, we can construct positive social change.

Year Founded

1983