Spanish Teacher Training

ACADEMIC PROGRAM

OBJECTIVES

This course aims to offer an experience of inspiration, renewal, and reflection for ELE teachers who seek to deepen their learning of Spanish as a Foreign Language. It’s about addressing pedagogical proposals based on new neuroscience studies, and on methodological views that facilitate effective language acquisition. In this way, teachers will be able to bring brain-friendly lessons to the classroom, promoting profound and effective learning.

METHODOLOGY

The course enhances the idea of ​​active learning, consistent with the methodological principles that it tries to boost. Together with theoretical approaches, teacher-participants will live the pedagogical experience of “learning by doing.” They will use the cooperative method, create a final task, develop assessment instruments, and handle many materials to use in their classes. Additionally, they will address complex grammatical questions, become familiar with both the vocabulary and way of life of Spain, and practice techniques to get their students speaking Spanish fluently.

CONTENTS

Our course content responds to a natural approach to learning a second language, to include:

1. Learning with the ears, the strength of oral input.
2. Making language visible.
3. Fluency as a linguistic goal from the beginning.
4. Cooperative learning, promoting participation by creating a brain-friendly environment.
5. Questions that promote critical thinking.
6. Implicit grammar, consistent support for language structure.
7. Task-based learning, a space for growth that is supported by the “real” use of language.
8. Evaluation of competences, abilities and skills, beyond examination.

Following these principles, we provide our ELE teachers with a multitude of resources and tools they can take directly to their classes. The course methodology is practical, based on a scientific and updated approach to language acquisition.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Available through the Erasmus+ Program.
• Updated contents and materials and endorsed by research and advances in pedagogy and neuroscience.
• Training given by highly experienced teachers, including Dr. María Teresa Alonso, a specialist in bilingual programs.
• Follow-up by email, at the request of the participants, during the year of the implementation of the proposed methodologies in the classroom. Material update.
• True Spanish Experience: Spanish Institute will accompany you in your immersion into the Spanish culture making your visit an unforgettable experience.
• Live Andalusia: art, history, tradition, gastronomy and much more.
• Spanish Institute is 100% dedicated to our students. We strive to make your stay abroad a wonderful, unique and enriching experience that you will remember for the rest of your life. Our programs ensure personalized attention at every step of the process.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Twenty-five hour academic program at Spanish Institute.
• Orientation: you will receive important information about the program, the city, how to move around, the calendar and local holidays, health issues and safety.
• Course materials (Contents, presentations and class material).
• Five cultural activities in Seville and an excursion to a surrounding area.
• Transport card (bus, metro, and tram).
• Welcome Pack.
• Spanish Institute emergency telephone number, 24/7 assistance.
• Farewell tapas celebration.
• Support from Spanish Institute throughout the duration of the program.
• Participation certificate.

OPTIONAL SERVICES

• Accommodation with a host family in Seville with full room and board; three meals a day throughout your stay.
• Airport or train station transfer at the beginning and end of the program.
• Documents needed to obtain entrance in Spain.
• Health insurance for non-european nationals with access to the best private hospitals in the city.

CULTURAL ACTIVITIES

The Spanish Institute Teacher Training Program includes five Discover Seville activities and one Discover Andalusia activity

CERTIFICATES

Spanish Institute gives a certificate to the participants detailing the program, dates and duration.

DATES AND DURATION

NEXT DATES COURSE 2023-2024

• 24.02.2024 > 02.03.2024 (Fully booked)
• 11.05.2024 > 18.05.2024 (Fully booked)
• 29.06.2024 > 06.07.2024

PAST DATES

• 26.02.2022 > 05.03.2022 (Confirmed)
• 19.03.2022 > 26.03.2022 (Fully booked)
• 16.04.2022 > 23.04.2022 (Confirmed)
• 21.05.2022 > 28.05.2022 (Fully booked)
• 18.06.2022 > 25.06.2022 (Confirmed)
• 02.07.2022 > 09.07.2022 (Confirmed)
• 24.09.2022 > 01.10.2022 (Fully booked)
• 22.10.2022 > 29.10.2022 (Fully booked)
• 29.10.2022 > 05.11.2022 (Fully booked)
• 19.11.2022 > 26.11.2022 (Fully booked)
• 03.12.2022 > 10.12.2022 (Confirmed)
• 14.01.2023 > 21.01.2023 (Confirmed)
• 18.03.2023 > 25.03.2023 (Cancelled)
• 15.04.2023 > 22.04.2023 (Fully booked)
• 13.05.2023 > 20.05.2023 (Confirmed)
• 02.07.2023 > 09.07.2023 (Confirmed)
• 07.10.2023 > 14.10.2023 (Confirmed)
• 02.12.2023 > 09.12.2023 (Fully booked)

OPTIONAL ACCOMMODATION WITH A HOST FAMILY IN SEVILLE

Optionally we offer accommodation in a host family in Seville with full room and board; three meals a day throughout your stay.

Living with a family allows our students to fully discover the Spanish culture, life and people. At Spanish Institute we believe that this is an important aspect of the program.

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OPTIONAL INSURANCE

Our health insurance gives access to the best private hospitals and of course covers everything related to COVID-19. If a student is unwell or contracts this disease, the doctor may prescribe everything from the necessary tests to hospitalization in case of seriousness.

Spanish Institute has developed a COVID protocol to be able to track incidents that may occur, how to prevent and what to do in case of contagion.

All our programs include a 24/7 emergency service.

The insurance guarantees:

• Principal Medical Health Assistance
• Emergencies
• Medical specialists
• Diagnostic tests
• Hospitalization
• Specialist treatments
• Preventive medicine
• Second opinion
• Travel assistance
• Repatriation insurance

APPLICATION PROCESS

Groups:

Please contact us via email (info@spanishinstitute.net) where we will send you a doodle form to set up a zoom meeting at the most convenient time for you.

Individuals:

Individual Application Process