Professional Development International 2012

ProfessionalDevelopmentInternational

2012

“Studies that take into account all of the

available evidence on teacher effectiveness suggest that students placed with high performing teachers will

progress three times as fast as those placed with low

performing teachers.”

Sir Michael Barber and Dr Mona MourshedHow the Worlds’s Best-Performing Schools Systems Come out on Top

McKinsey and Company, London 2007

Student achievement starts with effective teachers and leaders.

Professional Development International enables teachers and administrators to acquire, improve, and master...

… skills that contribute to student success.

After a thorough needs analysis, our customized resources and services include:

Professional Development

Internationally recognized

certifications for teachers of all

disciplines in any language

Cer

tifica

tion

Diagnostic tests and teaching evaluations

to measure and improve instructional

effectiveness

Diagnostic Evaluation

Programs to enable your institution to

meet its specific goals

Curriculum Design

Courses for teachers of all areas to help

them apply effective principles to improve the performance of

their studentsResearch-Based Cou

rses

Accredited trainers deliver our services online, face-to-face or via a blended approach.

Our courses maximize teacher

effectiveness

Dynamic, credentialed trainers to provide

motivating and innovative instruction.

Leading teacher education authors

and consultants to deliver classroom-tested curricula.

Practical, hands-on learning experiences to

maximize sustained classroom application.

Research-based materials and resources to support result-driven courses.

Formative and summative assessments

to ensure learning objectives are achieved.

Contents

10 Diagnostic EvaluationsTeacher Diagnostic Evaluation ............................................................................................Teacher Development Interactive (TDI) Diagnostic Test ..............................................

1111

12 General MethodologyActive Learning Pedagogy ....................................................................................................Balanced Assessment ............................................................................................................Building a Constructivist Classroom ..................................................................................Classroom Management ......................................................................................................Differentiated Instruction ....................................................................................................Early Childhood Development (ECD) ..............................................................................Methodology Basics (English & Spanish) ...........................................................................Model for Effective Learning and Teaching (MELT), Primary ......................................Model for Effective Learning and Teaching (MELT), Secondary ...................................21st Century Skills ................................................................................................................

13131414151516161617

18 Language Methodology Methodology for Teaching English to Preschool and Early Primary Students ............Methodology for Teaching English to Secondary School Students ...............................Teacher Development Interactive (TDI) and TDI Plus .................................................Teacher Development Interactive The Blended Course .............................................A Teacher Development Webinar Series for English Language Teachers ...................Fundamentals of Interactive Language Teaching (English & Arabic) .............................Advanced Practicum in Language Teaching Methodology ..............................................

19192021222223

24 TechnologyIntegrating Technology in Education I (ITE I) ....................................................................Integrating Technology in Education II (ITE II) ..................................................................Integrating Technology in Education Placement Test ......................................................Technology for Directors/Principals ..................................................................................

25252626

28 LeadershipLeadership for Enhancing School Effectiveness ................................................................Advanced Leadership Practicum for Principals ................................................................

2929

30 English Language LearningLongman English Interactive (LEI) and LEI Plus ............................................................. 31

32 Mathematics & ScienceThe Language of Mathematics ............................................................................................The Language of Science .....................................................................................................Teaching Mathematics in English (TME), Primary ...........................................................Teaching Mathematics in English (TME), Secondary .....................................................Teaching Science in English (TSE), Primary ....................................................................Teaching Science in English (TSE), Secondary ................................................................

333334343434

Most courses are available in other languages

10

Diagnostic Evaluations

Assessment to measure skills and

knowledge

Diagnostic Evaluations gather information that helps academic departments and individual teachers identify areas of strength and areas for improvement.

11

Teacher Diagnostic Evaluation

Teacher Diagnostic Evaluation helps administrators and English language teachers identify potential areas for growth and improvement. The diagnostic assesses English language proficiency and/or knowledge of language teaching methodology.

Participants/Institutions will receive:• an evaluation of teachers’ knowledge of methodology and suggested areas

for improvement. • an evaluation of teachers’ English language proficiency level.• a report based on lesson observation with suggestions for improvement and

indication where further training is recommended.

Target Audience: English language teachers and administrators

Face to face, 3-5 hoursMethodology Assessment, 1 hourLanguage Proficiency Assessment, 1 hourObservations, 2-3 hours

ISBN# 978-0-13-294196-9

Teacher Development

Interactive Diagnostic Test

Teacher Development Interactive Diagnostic Test pairs with Teacher Development Interactive (TDI, pp. 20-21). The Diagnostic Test quickly, easily, and accurately places learners in the appropriate TDI modules. It also offers teachers feedback that identifies their strengths and weaknesses.

Participants will:• use overall scores to evaluate their knowledge in particular instructional skills

such as teaching speaking, listening, etc. • receive recommendations for which TDI module to study first, second, third,

etc. • benefit from qualitative feedback for each teaching skill area assessed.

Target Audience: English language teachers

Online,1 hour

ISBN# 978-0-13-254696-6

MexicoComplying with the National Ministry of Education Language Framework, Pearson evaluated the language proficiency of 874 English teachers working in public schools.

Our GlobalReach

12

General Methodology

Research-based models for

effective teaching and learning

General Methodology courses focus on techniques and strategies for addressing classroom challenges, such as creating an interactive learning environment and

meeting the needs of students with varied learning styles.

13

Active Learning Pedagogy

Active Learning Pedagogy offers analysis and practice of student-centered ap-proaches and equips teachers with strategies to involve students actively in their own learning.

Participants will:• recognize the value of a student-centered approach. • create learning environments that encourage interactivity, student

participation and learner autonomy. Guide students to think critically and communicate ideas effectively.

Target Audience: K-12 (ages 5-18) language or subject matter teachers

Face to face, 6 hours

ISBN# 978-0-13-294181-5

Balanced Assessment

Balanced Assessment introduces the role of diagnostic, formative and summative assessments in effective teaching. The course addresses the learning-feedback cycle, assessment design, and constructive feedback to improve student outcomes and attitudes.

Participants will:• understand and implement different assessment types.• provide effective assessment by clearly communicating learning goals to

students.• help students recognize the requirements for success. • develop a repertoire of evaluation techniques.



ISBN# 978-0-13-274553-6

BhutanPartnering with the Ministry of Education, in just three months, Pearson delivered notable professional development programs to over 1,000 teachers and more than 150 principals spread across remote, mountainous regions. Pearson has been engaged to write the five year Master Plan for inservice training for all K-12 teachers.

Our GlobalReach

14

Building a Constructivist

Classroom

Building a Constructivist Classroom introduces the concept of constructivism in learning and teaching. Constructivism, a theory about how we learn, emphasizes the experiences and prior knowledge that each student brings to the classroom. This approach allows each student to learn by blending new information with existing knowledge. The course helps teachers capitalize on student knowledge and shift from product-oriented learning (written papers, quizzes) to process-oriented learning (critical thinking, interaction, problem-solving).

Participants will:• explore the theories on which constructivism is based.• practice aspects of constructivist learning. • master techniques to help students develop higher-order thinking skills.



ISBN# 978-0-13-294180-8

Classroom Management

Classroom Management teaches strategies to effectively manage a student-centered classroom.

Participants will:• understand and implement techniques to ensure students’ engagement and

cooperation in classroom activities.• establish productive learning environments.• manage group work effectively.



ISBN# 978-0-13-294187-7

There are opportunities to see how the theory is applied in a classroom. Things that books cannot show and we are able to evaluate ourselves in the activities.

Maria de Los Angeles Ribas,Teacher

Universidad Nacional de Córdoba, Argentina

“ “

15

Differentiated Instruction

Differentiated Instruction introduces learning styles, multiple intelligences, and strategies to support students across different learning styles and groups.

Participants will:• identify learners’ needs and adapt lessons to suit different learning styles.• understand and implement content, process, or materials that help different

students learn.• provide students with equal opportunities to explore learning in their

preferred style.



ISBN# 978-0-13-294189-1

Early Childhood

Development (ECD)

Early Childhood Development teaches and refines instructional practices that create optimal learning environments for students ages 3-7.

Participants will:• understand stages of early childhood development. • design appropriate activities by age group.• plan and deliver effective, engaging lessons.• understand and implement strategies for classroom management.• recognize the importance of routines and habit formation.• understand the value of ongoing assessment.• implement age-appropriate assessment.

Target Audience: Early childhood education teachers


ISBN# 978-0-13-274547-5

South Africa

Drawing on powerful teaching models and tools, we have successfully implemented teacher training for 1,152 teachers in strategies for teaching content subjects to learners for whom the language of instruction is a second or third language.

Our GlobalReach

16

Model for Effective

Learning and Teaching

(MELT)

Model for Effective Learning and Teaching helps teachers to transition from lecture-based instruction to learner-centered teaching. MELT includes research-based best practices for improving classroom instruction.

Participants will:• recognize the value and benefits of an interactive classroom.• implement MELT strategies and techniques to engage learners. • design effective lesson plans. • deliver effective lessons to improve learning outcomes.• understand and practice assessment to gauge student progress and inform

instruction.

Model for Effective Learning and Teaching (MELT), PrimaryTarget Audience: Grade K-6 (ages 5-11) English or subject matter teachers

Model for Effective Learning and Teaching (MELT), Secondary Target Audience: Grade 7-12 (ages 12-18) English or subject matter teachers


Primary ISBN# 978-0-13-274560-4 Secondary ISBN# 978-0-13-296863-8

Methodology Basics

Methodology Basics gives teachers fundamental techniques and strategies in four key areas: effective integration of technology; design of materials and activities with limited resources; instruction to large, mixed-ability classes; and ongoing assessment.

Participants will:• determine effective and appropriate uses of technology.• identify ways to use technology to create engaging lessons. • use graphic organizers, manipulatives, and movement activities to improve

teaching and learning.• develop strategies to maintain a positive and productive atmosphere in large

and mixed-ability classes.• incorporate ongoing assessments into lessons.


Available in Spanish


ISBN# 978-0-13-274561-1

Spanish ISBN# 978-0-13-274562-8

17

21st Century Skills

21st Century Skills introduces the role of 21st century skills in the classroom and explains their impact on teaching and learning. The course teaches lesson planning and techniques that promote critical thinking, problem-solving, inquiry- and project-based learning, real-world application, and the integration of technology in lessons.

Participants will:• understand the importance of 21st century skills in preparing college and

career-ready students.• design and implement activities that foster 21st century skills (e.g. critical

thinking and problem-solving).• plan and deliver lessons that effectively integrate technology and create

collaborative, project-based learning.


Blended, 30 hours (20 face to face/10 online)

ISBN# 978-0-13-294198-3

The course was excellent, I mean everything! I personally benefited a lot, as a new lecturer without methods of teaching.

FET, LecturerMpumalangaSouth Africa

““

NigeriaUsing experienced international and Nigerian trainers, Pearson delivered intensive professional development courses to approximately 300 secondary school teachers in Lagos State which serves over a half a million students. Teachers participated in innovative programs to learn best practices in teaching English as well as delivering assessments which promote student learning.

Our GlobalReach

18

Language Methodology

Language Methodology courses and webinars provide training in approaches to language instruction, with a focus on increasing interactivity and student

engagement. Several offerings in this category are available online.

Dynamic approaches

for interactive learning

19

BrazilPearson is proud to provide professional development services to Cultura Inglesa, the most prestigious British Binational group in the country. Credentialed trainers deliver research based, customizable, online programs that help teachers to be effective English instructors.

Our GlobalReach

Methodology for Teaching

English to Preschool and Early Primary

Students

Methodology for Teaching English to Preschool and Early Primary Students focuses on developmental factors that influence learning in young children and teaches participants how to create motivating, age-appropriate activities.

Participants will:• learn developmental differences that affect teaching of very young students.• plan and deliver engaging and effective lessons appropriate for very young

students.• develop strategies to teach language skills. • create age-appropriate activities. • use storytelling, music, games and videos as learning tools.

Target Audience: Grades Pre-K - 2 (ages 3-7) English teachers

Available in Spanish


ISBN# 978-0-13-274544-4

Spanish ISBN# 978-0-13-286174-8

Methodology for Teaching

English to Secondary

School Students

Methodology for Teaching English to Secondary School Students presents current methods for making secondary-level language instruction more interactive and engaged for students.

Participants will:• learn current methods that improve student learning.• improve lesson planning and delivery in process writing, structure and

grammar, reading, comprehension, and vocabulary. • incorporate formative assessment and understand the feedback-learning

cycle.• use effective error-correction techniques to improve learning.

Target Audience: Grades 7-12 (ages 12-18) English teachers

Face to face, 24 Hours

ISBN# 978-0-13-286248-6

20

Teacher Development

Interactive (TDI)

and TDI plus

Teacher Development Interactive offers online professional development instruction in current teaching methods and practices. Taught by language instruction experts, the course is available anytime, anywhere. Participants may study independently, work online with a facilitator, or use a combination of the two. The course is organized in modules by topic: Reading, Listening, Speaking, Fundamentals of ELT, Teaching Young Learners, Preparing for the Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT).

Participants will:• apply student-centered instruction in many contexts.• learn skills and strategies for practical classroom concerns such as lesson

planning, classroom management, and assessment.


Certificate of CompletionAfter successfully completing four modules, teachers receive a First TEFL Certificate from the English Language Teaching Institute at Hunter College, City University of New York.

TDI Plus is a version of TDI (online) delivered through a powerful learning management system called Pearson LearningStudio. The LearningStudio allows large institutions to exercise centralized administrative and curriculum control throughout particular geographical regions. It also offers powerful online communication tools as well as an easy–to-use system for instructors or administrators to author and publish supplementary content.

Online, Self Study or Online Facilitated, 20–25 hours

ReadingISBN# 978-0-13-607430-4

ListeningISBN# 978-0-13-208620-2

SpeakingISBN# 978-0-13-208613-4

Fundamentals of ELTISBN# 978-0-13-208612-7

Preparing for the TKTISBN# 978-0-13-245346-2

Teaching Young LearnersISBN# 978-0-13-245370-7

in English Language Teachingis awarded to

___________________________________________

on this _____ day of _____________ by

the ELT Institute at

Four Teacher Development Interactive Modules One hundred hours completed

__________________________________

First TEFL Certificate

Hunter College, City University of New YorkHunter College, City University of New York

Winner of the 2009 “BESSIE”

Pearson’s Teacher Development Interactive is such a valuable resource, we found ourselves wondering why more teacher development programs aren’t available which are affordable, convenient, and well-designed.”

DianePinkley

Jack C.Richards

María VictoriaSaumell

SusanHillyard

DavidNunan

H. DouglasBrown

JeremyHarmer

AllenAscher

Renowned Authors

21

Teacher Development

Interactive (TDI)

The Blended

Course

Teacher Development Interactive: The Blended Course deepens and expands teachers’ knowledge of the content introduced in the TDI online course through additional materials and interactive face-to-face activities.

Participants will:• work independently and with an online facilitator to practice instruction that

promotes active hands-on learning and reflective tasks.• learn to design and implement collaborative projects and small group

discussions.• practice peer teaching and observation strategies.


Blended, 40 hours (20 face to face, 20 Online)

ReadingISBN# 978-0-13-247238-8

ListeningISBN# 978-0-13-247234-0

SpeakingISBN# 978-0-13-247277-7

Fundamentals of ELTISBN# 978-0-13-247265-4

Teaching Young LearnersISBN# 978-0-13-247423-8

I found using TDI very user friendly both for the student and administrator. The way the course was designed takes you by the hand. It was very formative, easy to understand and related to our teaching needs. The training I received by the experts as well as the support through the course made the difference.

Arthur FriasAdministrator

Universidad de Guadalajara, Mexico

Rebecca York Hanlon

Hilda Martínez

Xóchitl Arvizu

Stephen Hanlon

Renowned Authors

“ “

22

Fundamentals of Interactive

Language Teaching

Fundamentals of Interactive Language Teaching presents an interactive, learner-centered approach to language teaching. Participants will learn techniques to engage students, increase motivation, and improve outcomes.

Participants will• learn ways to organize and manage classrooms to create a student-centered

learning environment. • develop techniques for teaching communicative competence.• prioritize lesson objectives to create effective language lessons.• understand how to create supplementary materials that support student

learning.• improve error-correction and feedback techniques.

Target Audience: K-12 (ages 5-18) English or foreign-language teachers

Available in Arabic


ISBN# 978-0-13-286359-9Arabic ISBN# 978-0-13-286358-2

A Teacher Development

Webinar Series for English Language Teachers

A Teacher Development Webinar Series for English Language increases teacher knowledge, promotes student learning, and fosters a sense of community among teachers. Teachers will work with and learn from language teaching experts, apply their webinar experiences to their own teaching practice, and engage with each other as teachers and learners, sharing expertise, experiences, and knowledge. Webinars will be led by English language teaching experts such as Jeremy Harmer and Douglas Brown.

Participants will:• complete one or more clusters of three webinars on the following topics:

Teachers Observing Teachers, Formative Assessment in the Classroom, Strategies for Student Learning, and Classroom Action Research.

• prepare materials and gather information prior to the webinar.• participate actively in the webinars through lectures and discussions with the

expert and fellow teachers. • apply main concepts from the instruction in hands-on activities in their own

classrooms.• assess their understanding of each webinar cluster’s concepts.


Online, 9 hours

23

Advanced Practicum

in Language Teaching

Methodology

Advanced Practicum in Language Teaching Methodology is an intensive program that enables participants to deepen their knowledge and skills of language teaching approaches. Practica are developed around specific needs and include pre-practicum preparation and post-practicum extension, guest lecturers, workshops, and extensive practice with advanced methods and techniques.

Participants will:• benefit from structured classroom observation, teaching practice, and one-

on-one mentoring.• expand their knowledge of current teaching and learning concepts through

seminars, guest lectures, and practical workshops.• learn reflective teaching practices to support critical inquiry of classroom

instruction.• evaluate their own progress through ongoing assessment. • use pre- and post-practicum extension assignments to apply their learning in

their own school environment.

Target Audience: Varies according to specific needs

Online, face to face or blended, with a range of 2-5 weeks.

ISBN# 978-0-13-294199-0

ChinaPartnering with the Guangxi province Ministry of Educationand the Online Teacher Training Center, Pearson delivered a blended learning program to 35 master trainers who gained skills in communicative language teaching.

Our GlobalReach

24

TechnologyTechnology courses help educators evaluate and expand their technology skills in order to support their instructional goals.

Technology to promote student

engagement

25

Integrating Technology in

Education II (ITE II)

Integrating Technology in Education II builds on ITE I, teaching ways to integrate technology and maximize content learning. Teachers will learn to build collaboration through technology and will create and publish online content.

Participants will:• use common technology tools to increase efficiency and maximize learning

opportunities. • incorporate more advanced tools, such as interactive White Boards, into

classroom lessons, presentations, and so on. • define technology-based collaboration and understand its benefits. • develop, implement, and evaluate effective technology-based collaborations.• evaluate publishing media appropriate to the school setting. • create, publish, and manage content online.

Target Audience: K-12 (ages 5-18) teachers, academic coordinators, and administrators with experience using technology in a personal and school setting

Pre-requisite: ITE I or equivalent


ISBN# 978-0-13-274557-4

Integrating Technology

in Education I (ITE I)

Integrating Technology in Education I introduces computer use and instruction in a school setting. Participants learn by using programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point in predefined tasks.

Participants will:• identify and use common software and applications such as browsers, email,

outlook tools, search engines, security, external hardware, and shared files. • understand what makes a specific technology an effective educational tool.• recognize and discuss technology challenges, such as etiquette and social

interaction in an online community, intellectual property and plagiarism, privacy and safety online.

Target Audience: K-12 (ages 5-18) teachers, academic coordinators, administrators


ISBN# 978-0-13-274556-7

26

Technology for Directors and

Principals

Technology for Directors/Principals teaches the use of technology to manage student records and data.

Participants will:• use technical skills to access and interpret student data from standardized

assessments.• differentiate instruction in response to student data.• learn strategies for data analysis and use these to set goals and plan actions. • create a culture where decisions are consistently based on data analysis.

Target Audience: K-12 (ages 5-18) directors or principals


ISBN# 978-0-13-292527-3

Integrating Technology

in Education Placement Test

(ITE)

The Integrating Technology in Education Placement Test assesses educators’ technology knowledge and skills. Results place teachers and administrators in the appropriate ITE course.

Participants will:• receive an evaluation of their existing technology knowledge.• receive recommendations for further training.

Target Audience: K-12 (ages 5-18) teachers, academic coordinators, and administrators

Online & Paper versions, 1 hour

ISBN# 978-0-13-296861-4

ColombiaCollaborating with several state governments, Pearson has provided professional development in both English language skills and general teaching methodology using a blended approach. The trainers have reached approximately 18,800 teachers of every subject matter.

Our GlobalReach

27

Information and communication

technology (ICT) is a transformational force

for education. The challenge is how to

use ICT to unlock the potential of students

and put power in their hands as learners.

Sir Michael Barber and Dr Mona MourshedShaping the Future: How Good Education System Can Become Great in the Decade Ahead

Report on the International Education RoundtableJuly 2009, Singapore

28

LeadershipLeadership courses offer professional development to school administrators,

with a focus on practices and techniques that can help teachers and staff improve student outcomes.

Leading teachers to become more

effective

29

Leadership for Enhancing

School Effectiveness

Leadership for Enhancing School Effectiveness includes training in instructional leadership, team-building and developing positive school culture, mentoring and coaching, evaluating teaching practice, action research in education, time management, decision-making, and information and communication technology for administrators.

Participants will:• define instructional leadership and understand its impact on schools.• recognize the stages of team-building and the key factors for team success.• understand how principals can shape school culture and learn ways to create

a positive school culture.• practice new decision-making tools to help them make sound decisions.• recognize the benefits of mentoring and practice the mentoring process.• use technology to analyze data and perform other administrative tasks.

Target Audience: Principals, vice principals, and coordinators


ISBN# 978-0-13-294164-8

Advanced Leadership

Practicum for Principals

Advanced Leadership Practicum for Principals is an intensive program that offers opportunities for principals to expand leadership knowledge and skills, share best practices and collaborate with collaborate with international experts and practitioners on key issues related to educational leadership and effective education. The practicum develops principals’ leadership skills for improving teacher effectiveness and student performance, and for creating connections within the school and local communities to support learning.

Participants will:• benefit from structured classroom observation, teaching practice, and one-

on-one mentoring.• expand their knowledge of current teaching and learning concepts through

seminars, guest lectures, and practical workshops.• learn reflective teaching practices to support critical inquiry of classroom

instruction.• evaluate their own progress through ongoing assessment. • use pre- and post-practicum extension assignments to apply their learning in

their own school environment.

Target Audience: Principals, head teachers, coordinators, and school leaders

Online, face to face or blended, with a range of 2-5 weeks.

ISBN# 978-0-13-294200-3

30

English Language Learning

Creative approaches to

English language proficiency

English Language Learning courses provide instruction to develop English language skills and improve proficiency.

31

Longman English

Interactive (LEI)

Longman English Interactive presents instruction and practice in grammar, speaking, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, and writing. The course uses four levels of video instruction to present more than 100 hours of English language instruction. Online tools help teachers customize course syllabi, view and create progress reports, and monitor and assess students’ writing progress.

Participants will:• access the program’s flexible and convenient online format to study on their

own schedule. • use contemporary video examples to learn language in context. • benefit from ongoing assessment of their progress. • learn language in a cultural context that appreciates cultural differences.

LEI PLUS is a version of LEI (online) delivered through a powerful learning management system called Pearson LearningStudio. The LearningStudio allows large institutions to exercise centralized administrative and curriculum control throughout particular geographical regions. It also offers powerful online communication tools as well as an easy–to-use system for instructors or administrators to author and publish supplementary content.

Online Self Study or Online Facilitated, 100 Hours

Level 1ISBN# 978-0-13-500507-1

Level 2ISBN# 978-0-13-500495-1

Level 3ISBN# 978-0-13-500491-3

Level 4ISBN# 978-0-13-813430-3

6,162

3,120

1,076

324 Level5

Level4

Level3

Level2

Level1

Pearson worked with Colombian State Governments to deliver “Programa Nacional de Bilingüismo de Colombia.”

In just 18 months more than10,000 teachers improved their level of English with LEI.

Our GlobalReach

32

Math & ScienceMathematics & Science courses provide these subject-area teachers with instruction in the English academic vocabulary of their curricula and with

strategies for using English as their main instructional language.

Innovative techniques to

maximize learner outcomes

33

The Language of Mathematics and

Science

The Language of Mathematics and Science helps experienced subject-area teachers rapidly learn the English academic vocabulary for Mathematics and Science, and become confident using this vocabulary.

Participants will:• learn to deliver Mathematics and Science lessons with English as the main

language of instruction.• understand and correctly use English academic vocabulary.• use strategies to help students acquire and master English academic

vocabulary for Mathematics and Science.

Target Audience: K-12 (ages 5-18) Mathematics and Science teachers required to teach all or part of their course in English

Blended, 12 hours (8 face to face, 4 self-study)

The Language of MathematicsISBN# 978-0-13-296862-1

The Language of ScienceISBN# 978-0-13-294186-0

Incorporating our own teaching experiences with the expertise provided by Pearson’s resources made us feel more enthusiastic and fruitful in terms of achieving our goals and improving our own professional development.

METUD.F.Schools

Turkey

“ “

34

Teaching Mathematics

(TME) and Science in

English (TSE)

Teaching Mathematics in English and Teaching Science in English reinforce Mathematics or Science concepts for teachers, present specific concepts in interactive and student-centered ways, and help teachers to master the academic language of Mathematics and Science.

Participants will• understand principles of effective Mathematics and Science teaching. • learn to use innovative strategies and techniques to involve and engage

students. • incorporate the English academic language of Mathematics and Science and

learn to use it confidently in their teaching. • improve lesson design and delivery to maximize student learning.

Target Audiences:Teaching Mathematics in English (TME), PrimaryK-6 (ages 5-11) Mathematics teachers required to teach all or part of their course in English

Teaching Mathematics in English (TME), Secondary Grade 7-12 (ages 12-18) Mathematics teachers required to teach all or part of their course in English

Teaching Science in English (TSE), PrimaryK-6 (ages 5-11) Science teachers required to teach all or part of their course in English

Teaching Science in English (TSE), Secondary7-12 (ages 12-18) Science teachers required to teach all or part of their course in English


TME PrimaryISBN# 978-0-13-2745581

TME SecondaryISBN# 978-0-13-294183-9

TSE PrimaryISBN# 978-0-13-274559-8

TSE SecondaryISBN# 978-0-13-294179-2

The way we were taught will make Mathematics enjoyable because all learners will be actively participating in the activities.

TeacherPort Shepstone

South Africa

“

“

35

According to the latest UIS projections,

112 countries will need to create at least 2 million new teaching

positions in order to provide quality

primary education for all by 2015.

Millenium Development GoalsUNESCO Institute for Statistics

Oct 2011

www.pearsonpdi.com

Documents

Professional Development International 2012