Always Learning Seminars April 2012

Akronolo Pearson will be holding a series of  teacher training seminars for primary and secondary teachers entitled Always Learning. 

Here’s the timetable…

Friday	20th April 2012	10.30 am	Novi Sad	Muzička škola “Isidor Bajić”, Njegoševa 9
Saturday	21st April 2012	10.30 am	Beograd	Madlenianum, Glavna 32, Zemun
Sunday	22nd April 2012	10.30 am	Niš	Regionalni centar za profesionalni razvoj zaposlenih u obrazovanju, Pariske komune bb
Monday	23rd April 2012	10.30 am	Leskovac	TBC
Tuesday	24th April 2012	10.30 am	Kruševac	Regionalni centar za profesionalni razvoj zaposlenih u obrazovanju,Balkanska 63, V sprat
Wednesday	25th April 2012	10.30 am	Kragujevac	II kragujevačka gimnazija, Đure Pucara Starog 2

Registration
You can register for the seminars by choosing the most convenient way to you:

• Complete online registration form; the first 10 teachers who register online will receive Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (to be picked out at the event)
• Call Pearson Office in Serbia at +381 11 301 88 38

The registration closes on 12th April 2012

GUEST SPEAKERS:

Rob Dean

Rob has been involved in ELT as a teacher, director of studies and teacher trainer since 1994. During this time, he has taught a wide variety of ages and levels in numerous countries, and is currently based in Poland. Rob now works exclusively for Pearson as an international teacher trainer and academic consultant, and travels widely delivering talks, workshops and seminars to teachers all over the world.

Rob will be supported by Dragana Filipovic, Pearson Teacher Trainer.
There will also be a special guest in Beograd- the director of British Council, Mr Tony O’Brian.

Sessions:
Plenary:  ‘Techniques with Technology’ (Rob Dean)
It’s only 25 years since the time when ownership of a VCR was a status symbol, the Audio CD was a radical new innovation, and the internet was a mere twinkle in the eye of its creator. Things have moved quickly since then, both outside the classroom as well as within. This session will take a look at some of the latest technological innovations in language learning, including interactive whiteboards, interactive DVDs and multimedia CD ROMs. Is it all just a gimmick, or does it really make a valid contribution to the language classroom? Come along and find out.

Workshop A: ‘Grammar and Vocabulary Practice is Boring – or is it?’ (Rob Dean)
A highly practical and fun filled session showing how we can practice language using fun activities that:
– require minimal preparation
– are interactive and communicative
– are adaptable for age, level and language point
– can be used alongside any coursebook

Workshop B: ‘Back to Basics: Learn to Communicate’ (Dragana Filipović)
Students learn English in order to be able to communicate with it. Do we give them enough opportunities to try out real language within the classroom? In this workshop we’ll look at some activities that will help them activate the language they have learnt.

Seminar participants will receive:
-Pearson Welcome Pack
-Certificate of Attendance