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ENGLISH & METHODOLOGY FOR TESOL PURPOSES
(EMTP)

The English & Methodology for TESOL Purposes (EMTP) program is a professional development program for English language teachers from non-native English speaking backgrounds. It is offered at ICTE-UQ on the main St Lucia campus of The University of Queensland, approximately 6km from Brisbane city centre.

It is available as a four week fixed date program in July/August each year (where individual enrolments are accepted) or for periods of 4-6 weeks for groups of 12 or more participants at times which suit both ICTE-UQ and the client group.

COURSE OUTLINE

The program provides a combination of English language training and English teaching methodology with a focus on:

Development of English language communicative fluency.
Intensive development of English language fluency in the four macro skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, with principal focus on speaking and listening.
Development of awareness and familiarisation with communicative teaching methodologies.
Development of and practice in strategies to promote classroom teaching and learning.
Practical use of computers to develop teaching/learning skills designed for teachers with limited or no computing experience.
Micro-teaching and materials development.

In addition to the classroom-based program, participants will observe English languages classes being taught by experienced languages instructors at ICTE-UQ and visit Australian schools to observe classroom teaching. An examination is held at the end of the program.

Also included in the program are two half-day and one full-day cultural activities, offering participants the opportunity to learn about and experience Australian culture, lifestyle and environment. At the end of the program, participants will take part in a Certificate of Completion ceremony and a farewell function.

FACILITIES

Use of print, audiovisual and multimedia materials held in the campus libraries.
Borrowing of print and audio resources from the ICTE-UQ Resource Centre.
Private study use of the ICTE-UQ Language Laboratory.
Private study use of the UQ Prentice Computer Centre self-access laboratories (on a self-funding basis).
Access to campus facilities and services (cafeterias, shops etc) and sporting facilities on a fee for service basis.

ACCOMMODATION & TRANSPORTATION

Program participants may stay in homestay accommodation or self-catering, serviced apartments (single or multishare). Homestay family accommodation offers the opportunity to experience the Australian lifestyle firsthand while practising your English language skills. The cost of homestay is AUD$200 per week. It provides a single bedroom and breakfast and dinner daily. Lunches are available on campus for approximately $8 per day.

Accommodation in self-catering, serviced apartments is available close to the campus and single prices range from AUD$90-$120
per night.

Participants travel to and from campus each day by public transport, usually by bus or train. The cost of transportation is approximately AUD$35 per week and travel from homestay accommodation normally takes approximately 30-40 minutes each way.

DATES & FEES

2008
Dates	21 July - 15 August 2008
Fee	AUD$420 per week x 4 weeks* * Course fee excludes return airfare, homestay accommodation, medical/travel insurance, local transport, meals. Dates & Fee schedules for Group Programs are negotiable in request.

NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS

To ensure the success and effectiveness of the program, class size is limited to 12-18 participants.

For more information please download the EMTP brochure in pdf format.

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