Maximising the Potential of Work Experience

Program Overview

This Twin Teacher Training Course empowers language educators to enhance their work experience programs for students. Focused on practical skills development, it equips participants with techniques for effective project planning, CV preparation, and digital portfolio creation. The hands-on approach and networking opportunities foster knowledge sharing, improving teachers' ability to prepare students for globalized working environments.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This course, titled "Maximising the Potential of Work Experience," is a Twin Teacher Training Course designed for adults, specifically language teachers who organize international work experience programs for students. The program aims to improve English skills and maximize the value of work experience for both teachers and students. It focuses on preparing students for globalized working environments, equipping them with skills for effective project planning and monitoring, CV and interview preparation, and the creation of digital skills portfolios. The objectives are to familiarize participants with key concepts and issues related to work experience programs; increase their skill and confidence in developing and planning such programs and integrating student knowledge into future careers; increase awareness of host company requirements; and establish contacts between work experience organizers from various European backgrounds. The outcomes include increased confidence in helping students benefit from work experience, increased competence in using technology for project development and monitoring, improved strategies for program preparation and expectation management, enhanced skills in preparing students for CVs and interviews, increased awareness of what companies seek in work experience students, creation of a digital portfolio, enhanced English language skills, experience sharing with European professionals, knowledge of Erasmus+ potential, and greater awareness of Irish history and culture.

Outline:

The course covers a wide range of topics, including CV preparation, interviews, and technology. It includes intensive English tuition with feedback, group topic presentations, and revision sessions. The curriculum focuses on developing linguistic, strategic, and pragmatic competencies and improving fluency. The course is practical and hands-on, designed to maximize the benefits of work experience programs. However, it mentions that participants receive a certificate upon completion and will have a digital skills portfolio as practical accreditation. The intensive English tuition includes feedback, and group topic presentations and revision sessions are part of the course structure, suggesting these may contribute to overall assessment, though the specifics are not given.

Teaching:

The course uses a practical and hands-on approach. It includes intensive English tuition with feedback, group topic presentations, and revision sessions. The instructors are referred to as "teachers" and are described as "very good" by a participant.

Careers:

The course aims to help educators better prepare students for international work experiences and the global workforce. By improving their skills in program development, technology use, and student preparation (CVs, interviews), participants are better equipped to support students in their career development. The creation of a digital portfolio serves as practical accreditation for acquired expertise in organizing work experience and developing career-focused programs.

Other:

The course is offered in Dublin and London (London for closed groups). The English level required is Upper Intermediate-Advanced. The course duration is one or two weeks. The course includes a wide range of topics, intensive English tuition, group presentations, and revision sessions. Participants share experiences and knowledge with professionals from various European countries. The course also provides knowledge of Erasmus+ potential for professional development and greater awareness of Irish history and culture. A participant testimonial is included, highlighting positive experiences with the teachers and weekly projects.