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TITLE OF THE TRAINING ACTIVITY IN THE LANGUAGE OF TUITION English : ONE WEEK COURSE FOR TEACHERS OF HISTORY AT SECONDARY LEVEL (Ages 10-19) CHELTENHAM: 04 - 09 JULY 2011 TYPE OF TRAINING ACTIVITY TRAINING AIMED AT PARTICIPANTS RECEIVING A COMENIUS GRANT (SCHOOL EDUCATION) ORIGIN OF THE TRAINING COURSE RESULTING FROM AN LLP OR PREVIOUS SOCRATES PROJECT (COMENIUS, LINGUA, GRUNDTVIG, MINERVA) LLP OR SOCRATES PROJECT NO. : 71108-CP-2-2000-1-DE-LINGUA-LA THEMATIC FIELD OF THE TRAINING IN-SERVICE TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES Cultural heritage History and social science LANGUAGES USED FOR THE TRAINING MAIN LANGUAGE: English LANGUAGE VERSION(S) IN WHICH MATERIALS WILL BE PROVIDED: English EDUCATION SECTOR OF THE TRAINING PARTICIPANTS SCHOOL AND PRE-SCHOOL EDUCATION General secondary Special education for disabled persons TARGET AUDIENCE Teachers (Pre-school, primary, secondary, vocational, adult, special needs) Teacher trainers Inspectors Headteachers/principals/managers of schools/organisations offering adult education INSTITUTION ORGANISING THE TRAINING NAME OF THE ORGANISATION: INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMMES STREET AND NUMBER: THE MANOR HAZLETON POSTCODE: GL54 4EB - TOWN / CITY: CHELTENHAM COUNTRY: United Kingdom WEBSITE: WWW.INTERNATIONAL-STUDY-PROGRAMMES.ORG.UK ORGANISER/S OF THE TRAINING: PERSON 1: WENDY HOWSON TEL NR: 00 44 1451 860 379 FAX NR: 00 44 1451 860482 EMAIL: DISCOVER@INTERNATIONAL-STUDY-PROGRAMMES.ORG.UK FULL DESCRIPTION OF TRAINING CONTENTS IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE TRAINING: (EN) Preparation Participants complete a detailed questionnaire before the course starts to indicate their level of experience and training, as well as the age groups and types of learners they teach. Participants are asked to prepare their contribution to the discussion comparing the teaching of history in the different European countries represented on the course. Objectives The course aims to provide Teachers with: • an insight into the teaching of History in British Secondary Schools • an opportunity to compare the teaching of History in different European countries, to exchange ideas and develop links with teachers from other European countries • an introduction to CLIL (Content & Language Integrated Learning) focusing on history • an insight into different aspects of British history and historical heritage Methodology 1. Lecture on Secondary Education in England 2. Lecture on Teaching of History in British Secondary Schools 3. Group Discussion comparing the teaching of History in the different countries represented – curriculum, materials, methods, standards, assessment, national education policies, etc. – with a British History teacher 4. Day visit to a secondary school. Observe History lessons and opportunity for discussion with History teachers 5. A Day workshop on C.L.I.L. (Content and Language Integrated Learning) Methodology focusing on History 6. Historical visits: • Gloucester Cathedral & Tewkesbury with Medieval Battle Re-enactment • The Big Pit National Mining Museum of Wales • St Fagans Welsh National History Museum (Open-Air Museum and St Fagans Castle) • Cheltenham Museum with inset session on educational visits for secondary school pupils. Follow-up It is hoped that participants will keep in contact with each other with a view to establishing inter-school links and projects. At the end of the course teachers are asked to consider which aspects of the course will be the most relevant to their teaching situations. On their return they are invited to keep a record of how they have been able to utilise ideas gained on the course in their own classrooms. They are encouraged to share their experiences with their fellow participants by email. Teachers will also have email access to the teacher trainers for discussion and advice after the course. LOCATION CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND: Population: 108,000; 98 miles (157 kilometres) west of London (2 hours by rail, 2½ hours by coach). Cheltenham is an elegant spa town, situated on the edge of the Cotswold Hills, which are famous for their picturesque stone villages. Cheltenham is known for its Regency architecture, wide tree-lined streets, parks and gardens and it has many attractive residential areas. PROGRAMME OF THE TRAINING ACTIVITIES (DAY BY DAY) IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE TRAINING: SUNDAY 03 JULY Arrive Cheltenham MONDAY 04 JULY 0900-1030 Welcome & Introduction 1100-1300 Lecture: ‘Secondary Education in England: Recent Developments and Current Issues’ 1400-1530 Walking Tour of Cheltenham TUESDAY 05 JULY 0900-1230 & 1330-1630 Workshop on C.L.I.L. (Content & Language Integrated Learning) focusing on History WEDNESDAY 06 JULY 0830-1600 Day visit to a Secondary School. Observe History lessons and opportunity for discussion with teachers THURSDAY 07 JULY 0830-1930 Historical visits in South Wales 1000-1230 Visit The Big Pit National Coal Mining Museum of Wales at Blaenavon World Heritage Site 1330-1700 Visit St Fagans Welsh National History Museum (Open-Air museum and St Fagans Castle) FRIDAY 08 JULY 0900-1230 Lecture: The National Curriculum in History & The Teaching of History in British Secondary Schools. Group discussion comparing the teaching of History in England and the different European countries represented – curriculum, materials, methods, standards, assessment, national education policies with a History Teacher 1400-1600 Visit Cheltenham Museum: Inset Session on Educational visits for Secondary History Classes 1600-1700 Evaluation Session SATURDAY 09 JULY 0900-1800 Historical visits: Gloucester & Tewkesbury Guided tour of Gloucester Cathedral & Cloisters Guided Tour of Tewkesbury: Historical Perspectives. Visit Tewkesbury Abbey Re-enactment of the Battle of Tewkesbury (Wars of The Roses) SUNDAY 10 JULY Depart Cheltenham TYPE OF CERTIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE AWARDED IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE TRAINING: CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION STATING COURSE TITLE,LOCATION, DATES,SUMMARY OF CONTENT,NUMBER OF HOURS ENGLISH: CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION STATING COURSE TITLE,LOCATION, DATES,SUMMARY OF CONTENT,NUMBER OF HOURS INFORMATION ON COURSE SESSION/S Show all sessions (including old sessions) SESSION 1 SESSION ID: 31330 DATE OF START: 04/07/2011 TIME OF START: DATE OF END: 09/07/2011 TIME OF END: 1700 HOST INSTITUTION EQUAL TO ORGANIZER INSTITUTION: NAME OF HOST INSTITUTION: INTERNATIONAL STUDY PROGRAMMES POSTCODE: GL54 4EB TOWN / CITY: CHELTENHAM COUNTRY: United Kingdom CONTACT PERSON FOR THIS COURSE SESSION, NAME AND TITLE: WENDY HOWSON TEL NR: 00 44 1451 860379 FAX NR: 00 44 1451 860482 EMAIL: DISCOVER@INTERNATIONAL-STUDY-PROGRAMMES.ORG.UK IDENTIFICATION OF THE TRAINER/S: NAME, PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATION, ROLE DURING THE TRAINING: BRITISH HISTORY TEACHERS & DR DIANA HICKS BA, PGCE HISTORY, MA, ED.D. MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS ENVISAGED: 25 CANCELLATION RULES: NO CANCELLATION FEE IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE FUNDING. (No payment is due until funding has been approved. Payment is due 2 months in advance or as soon as the Comenius grant is received.) FREE CANCELLATION UNTIL 4 WEEKS BEFORE ARRIVAL. 3-4 weeks before arrival: cancellation fee: 380 Euros. No refund for cancellations within 3 weeks of arrival. PROVISION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS: No SPECIAL REMARKS:: Full board accommodation is arranged with a host family. Accommodation can also be provided for other family members. (Participants may opt to arrange their own accommodation instead.)