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China - English Language Teacher Professional Development

 

Teacher Professional Development Solutions

 

Project: English Language Teacher Professional Development for Nanxiang Town Education Committee
Client: Nanxiang Town Education Committee
Country: China
Duration: 2006 – 2008


 Project Description:

 

  • 15 primary and secondary school teachers were identified to increase their English Language skills and to broaden their teaching methodologies.

 

BHI’s role:

 

  • BHI developed a training course for teachers based on a brief from the Nanxiang Town Education Committee
  • 15 participants came to BHI to undertake the 4 weeks training course. The course focussed on the four macro skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking
  • Customisation for best outcome included individual and group work, use of best practice resources, Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), field trips including to a TESOL bookstore and practical Action Learning activities
  • support for teachers including arranging accommodation in Australia and assistance in obtaining visas.