This free course will run for 2 days a week for 8 weeks and will be made up of taught sessions at Leeds Metropolitan University and a focused work-experience placement within a Leeds school.
The taught sessions will include the following:
-Introduction to the UK curriculum- Policy into practice
-Behaviour management- Voice projection
-Academic writing- Current issues in Education
-Learning and teaching styles- Role of the teacher
-Interview technique- Completing applications
Participants will build up a portfolio of evidence from their school placements relating to the Qualified Teacher Status standards.
The course is aimed at refugees with teaching backgrounds. Applicants should have an intermediate level of English, and be able to commit 2 days of their time a week to the course (one day will be Friday).
Please complete an application form and return it by Thursday 16 October to the address below. Application forms can be obtained by ringing Julie Noble or Eddie Ralston on 0113 2475795, or by emailing edward.ralston@refugeecouncil.org.uk.
Successful applicants will be invited to an interview on 22/10/2008.
Julie Noble / Eddie Ralston
Education Leeds
9th Floor East
Merrion House
Merrion Centre
LEEDS, LS2 8DR (N.B. application forms can be sent in by email)
