GCI 17 Teacher Training Programmes This programme is aimed at non- native teachers of English who wish to access teaching materials and methodologies and who want to increase their own language awareness. Participants require a B2 ( Upper Intermediate) level of English or above. Programmes are for two weeks and run four times per year - January, April, July & August and minimum numbers required. Objectives & Pedagogical Outcomes . Focus on authentic materials development and assessment . Interesting tips to motivate students . Introduction to Irish culture and uses in the classroom . To refresh the participants' knowledge of English . Teacher observation and micro teaching Sample timetable TimeMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 9.00- 10.30 Ice- breakers Warmers & finishers Grammar & vocab Future time / the natural world Master Class Using the web as a language learning tool Creating, adapting & evaluating activities for language learning Children as language learners 11.00- 12.30 Passive Voice Health & Beauty Master Class Getting your tongue around pronunciation Master Class Using music & song as a learning tool Learning to learn language pathways Master Class Correction - when to correct & how to correct 12.30- 13.30LunchLunchLunchLunchLunch 13.30- 15.00Micro Teaching Culture - an overview of Irish Culture The internet as a language teaching tool Culture - an overview of Irish literature Observations - a chance to see a class in action

Stage and Group Programmes: Calling all Principals and Teachers These programmes are designed for school groups who wish to travel to Galway from September to June for a uniquely Irish experience. Programmes are specifically designed to suit the interests and needs of 12- 18 year old students who choose to travel during the school year. We have organised a dynamic language and activity programme to suit a variety of group requirements. Tailor made options are available. Classes are in the morning or afternoons. GCI has designed a variety of programme options to suit the requirements of every group: Option A - Standard stage - classes, activities & excursions Option B - Technical visit stage - classes, activities & excursions and visits to two local businesses Option C - Tailor- made stage - classes, activities & excursions and includes specific business, IT and social media modules Key Features . Emphasis is on communication, Irish culture & modern life . Learn a language where it is spoken . Practice inside and outside the classroom . Experience life in the west of Ireland at first hand . Preparation for cross- curricular learning GCI 18 Sample Activities . Walking tours . Trip to the aquarium and River Corrib . Culture and music workshops . Trip to Galway Museum . Blog writing . Treasure hunts . Speed dating . Day trips to the Aran Islands, Cliffs of Moher or Connemara