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These programs are customised. That means that they are designed especially for the needs of each group. Most programs are:
- 4 weeks
- 20 hours tuition plus 5 hours extra activities per week
- Minimum 15 participants
A timetable is designed for each group and may include:
| Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | Language learning theories An Overview What makes learning successful? | Phonology I Articulating the sounds of the English language | Assignment Research |
| Tuesday | Demonstration lesson and lesson analysis Task-based learning Discussion of this approach for teaching any subject | Language Development Understanding 'Australian English' - A practical guide | Attend RMIT University Lecture |
| Wednesday | Teaching Large Classes/Immersion English What are the issues of teaching large classes? Can a communicative approach work with big groups? | CALL - Computer Aided Language Learning Exploiting technology in the classroom | Visit the Melbourne Museum |
| Thursday | Lecturing in the Medium of English Some practical ideas to make lecturing more interactive and learner centered | Learner Preferences Examine visual, auditory and kinesthetic learning styles and the implications for teaching. | Walk through the Botanical Gardens and Visit the Shrine of Remembrance |
| Friday | Using Workstations In The Classroom Workstations as a means of teaching | Phonology II The importance of word and sentence stress | Assignment Research |
Weekend:
Great Ocean Road
Full day trip along Victoria's famous coastline