Shadowing Project-based Learning

Future Learning Language School

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Course description

Participants take an active part in the delivery of our courses and collaborate with our experienced teaching staff in the planning and delivery of a technology-enhanced, project-based language programme for our second-level students. This includes being part of our teacher briefings before the classes start.

Aim: To shadow Future Learning teachers to see how they use project-based learning for English language teaching. This involves techniques for getting students to work together in teams of 3 to 4 on a series of tasks leading up to the production of a digital product, such as a video, which they present at the end.

Learner Profile

Primary and Secondary Teachers seeking to learn new techniques that they can adapt in their own classroom at home. This shadowing opportunity is available to participants who:

> are coming as part of a closed school group
> have full police clearance and are shadowing another FL mini-stay group
> are willing to shadow our project-based teaching methodology in our adult course

Learner Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will have had practical experience of

> planning for project-based learning (PBL) and adapting to resources and student needs
> incorporating language outcomes into the project
> setting a meaningful question or problem
> selection of the end product for teams
> classroom layout and team sizes
> feedback and assessment for learning in PBL
> drawbacks and challenges in implementing PBL
> managing activities and deadlines
> managing teamwork and fostering collaboration skills
> creating a sense of project ownership and assigning roles

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1 week
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
23 Dec 2024 - 01 Jan 2025 and 22 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

Future Learning does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Athlone to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 13 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 26 years old
(22 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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  • Entrance to Future Learning Language School 1/15
  • Building of Future Learning Language School 2/15
  • Classroom at Future Learning Language School 3/15
  • Building of Future Learning Language School 4/15
  • Reception of Future Learning Language School 5/15
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  • Reception of Future Learning Language School 11/15
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Housing

Future Learning offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast and dinner - 2 students must book together

245 €
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Athlone
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 55 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
245 €
Carefully selected local host families.
Shared Bathroom
Different options of meals to select before you confirm your booking.
Single and Twin Rooms available. Please note that students should arrive together in order to be able to share the room otherwise single room fees will be charged.
Wi-Fi included.
Living facilities shared with a local host family.

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch and dinner - 2 students must book together

245 €
weekly
Age range: 17 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Athlone
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 55 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
Restriction: 2 students must book together
245 €
Carefully selected local host families.
Shared Bathroom
Different options of meals to select before you confirm your booking.
Single and Twin Rooms available. Please note that students should arrive together in order to be able to share the room otherwise single room fees will be charged.
Wi-Fi included.
Living facilities shared with a local host family.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

265 €
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Athlone
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Distance to school: 45 - 55 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Saturday, after 03:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 10:00 AM
265 €
Carefully selected local host families.
Shared Bathroom
Different options of meals to select before you confirm your booking.
Single and Twin Rooms available. Please note that students should arrive together in order to be able to share the room otherwise single room fees will be charged.
Wi-Fi included.
Living facilities shared with a local host family.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Athlone based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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