ISBN: 9780190709709

Start date: 27 September 2023

End date: 3 November 2023

Description: This course is designed to support the development of mentoring in a variety of education contexts. It takes the view that mentoring consists of a one to one relationship that seeks to support professional development of an individual using a range of approaches, frameworks and techniques that most suit the situation in question.

The course, therefore explores the qualities and competences of a mentor and how these might be developed, identifies and practices mentor techniques and activities appropriate for the different approaches and analyses the interaction frameworks which might be used in mentor meetings to enhance their developmental impact.

In addition, the course offers practical support in the process of either evaluating an existing institutional mentor provision or in the design and implementation of a new program.

The focus throughout is on hands on experimentation with practical activities and their subsequent analysis for contextual relevance and application.

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ISBN: 9780190709495

Start date: 2 October 2023

End date: 8 November 2023

Description: In a fast evolving world, it is increasingly recognised that education needs to cover more than just traditional subjects if students are going to be equipped to flourish now and in the future.

This Oxford Teacher’s Academy course suggests ways that we can bring added value to English classes by incorporating the following clusters of Global Skills, which are critical for lifelong learning and success:

• Communication and Collaboration
• Creativity and Critical Thinking
• Emotional Self-Regulation and Wellbeing

Using reflective, exploratory and collaborative methods, the course examines the language learning applications of each skills cluster. It also focuses on how Global Skills can be assessed, and suggests strategies for creating a Global Skills learning environment one that benefits both students and teacher.

Teachers of all contexts will find practical suggestions and workable strategies for promoting Global Skills within the English lesson, without needing to overhaul either the curriculum or the teaching timetable.

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Neda Mulji is working with OUP as Senior Manager, Professional Development. Before joining OUP, Neda has taught communication skills and English courses for several years as a university lecturer in Dubai. She has an MA in Postcolonial Studies – literature and culture from Goldsmiths, University of London, a Cambridge Certificate of English Language Teaching to Adults (CELTA) and a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGC-HE) from Middlesex University. Neda writes regularly for Dawn on topics in education and has recently authored a book on parenting.

Seema Khalid is a Certified Educationist from the Australian Catholic University with expertise in Educational Leadership & Management, Staff Development and School Management. She has diverse experience of teaching and leadership at schools and higher secondary school (College Level). Seema’s specializes in developing effective classroom tools to teach conceptual and problem-solving skills, using an activities-based approach. She holds four years of leadership experience at Aga Khan School in capacity of Academic Coordinator & Vice Principal. She is currently working as a Regional Professional Development Coordinator at Oxford University Pres

Charlotte is a DELTA qualified ELT Teacher, with over 8 years of teaching experience. She has taught in South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia and the UK, teaching Young Learners, Teenagers, and Adults across all levels, from beginner to proficiency. She has experience in delivering courses for General English, Business English, and Exam Preparation (IELTS, Trinity GESE and Cambridge First Certificate).

Charlotte has written and delivered many teacher training workshops, both face-to-face and online, with her specialities focused on General English for Adults and Teenagers. Her workshops provide many practical teaching tips and activities, along with reflective discussion points.

She is currently working for Oxford University Press as a Senior Consultant and Teacher Trainer, where she has presented at both in-company and external face to face events in the UK, Ireland and France. She has also written for the OUP blog.

Saadia Naeem is an OTA-certified trainer. She has 14 years of development and humanitarian experience in education, teaching, teacher training, and capacity building under various designations such as Academic Coordinator, In-Service Teacher Training Manager, Senior Field officer, Field Officer Education, Training officer, Community Mobilization Officer, & Monitoring and Evaluation, Coordinator. Saadia is currently working as Regional Professional Development Coordinator at Oxford University Press, Pakistan. Part of her work at the Press includes conducting sessions for the Virtual Global Inclusion Programme.