English Language for VET Teachers
Vocational education teachers with basic English skills often face challenges in accessing international resources and engaging with global educational networks. This course addresses these challenges by offering an intensive training program aimed at improving English proficiency, enabling teachers to communicate more effectively in professional environments, and supporting their ongoing professional development and international engagement.
What You’ll Learn:
This course is designed to help vocational education teachers improve their English proficiency for professional growth and international collaboration. Through interactive sessions and hands-on activities, you will:
- Develop higher confidence in speaking, writing, and understanding English in vocational contexts.
- Learn how to access and utilize English-language resources, including industry-specific materials and research.
- Expand your vocational vocabulary to enhance communication in professional environments, such as schools, training centers, and other educational institutions.
- Build cultural competence for effective cross-cultural interactions in Erasmus+ projects and international initiatives.
- Gain skills to independently continue your English language development after the course.
Course Highlights:
- Interactive Workshops: Participate in sessions focused on digital tools, professional communication, and cultural sensitivity.
- Practical Language Application: Practice English in realistic scenarios.
- Vocabulary Development: Strengthen knowledge of workplace and technical terms relevant to your vocational field.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with educators from across Europe to share experiences and ideas for professional growth.
- Independent Learning Tools: Discover digital resources and strategies for ongoing language improvement.
- School Visit: Explore vocational schools in Helsinki or Tenerife, learn about the vocational educational systems and observe how English supports vocational education and professional practices.
This course offers a combination of innovative workshops, collaborative learning and a school visit, empowering you to use English more confidently in vocational and international settings while building the skills to continue your development independently.
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Tickets
All tickets include:
- Certificate of Active Attendance
- Course materials
Standard price
For standard registrations
Group price
Discounted price for groups of 5 or more
Catering package
Lunches and refreshments, entrance fees (on the planned excursions)
This is a provisional programme, the finalized program will be shared with participants prior to the course.
Day 1, Sunday
15:00 Aftrenoon programme:
- Short orientation and tour.
Getting to know each other. - Welcome dinner
Day 2, Monday
9:00 Introduction to Vocational Education Systems:
- Overview of vocational education system in Finland/Spain, focusing on key features and differences in vocational education.
13:00 Innovative Workshops:
- Workshops on digital tools and resources to enhance language skills in vocational contexts.
- Strategies for leveraging English-language materials and digital resources to support professional development and workplace communication.
Day 3, Tuesday
9:00 Vocabulary, Reading and Writing Skills Development:
- Introduction to essential English vocabulary and phrases for vocational teaching.
- Techniques for understanding professional texts and writing basic documents in English.
- Practice sessions for creating reports, emails, and other professional communications in vocational contexts.
Day 4, Wednesday
9:00 School Visit and Shadowing:
- Visit to a vocational school in Helsinki or Tenerife, including a tour and opportunities for shadowing.
- See how English is used in vocational education to improve communication, support international collaboration, and contribute to teachers’ professional development..
- Reflection on how the visit aligns with professional development goals and insights gained from shadowing teachers in real vocational settings.
13:00 Cultural visit in Tenerife
15:00 Visit to Oodi (library) in Helsinki: Open Learning Environments
Day 5, Thursday
9:00 Developing Intercultural Competence and Engaging in International Projects:
- Activities focused on developing intercultural competence to enhance communication and collaboration in international contexts.
- Explore strategies for greater involvement in the internationalization of your educational institution, with a focus on Erasmus+ projects and cross-cultural cooperation.
- Introduction to AI tools and platforms that assist in project management, fostering efficiency and engagement in international educational projects.
Day 6, Friday
9:00 Enhancing Listening and Speaking Skills:
- Exercises to improve listening comprehension and spoken interaction in professional environments.
- Role-playing to simulate real-world workplace scenarios and vocational interactions.
Day 7, Saturday
9:00 Presentation of personal outputs.
11:00 Reflection on personal learning experiences and course evaluation.
14:00 Distribution of certificates and networking.
15:00 Farewell.
By the end of this course, you will have improved your English language skills and developed strategies to continue your language growth independently. You will be able to use English more confidently in professional and educational settings, supporting your ongoing development and international engagement.
- Utilize industry-specific materials and research in English to support your professional growth and communication in educational contexts.
- Strengthen your English vocabulary and proficiency for practical use in school settings, including professional interactions, documentation, and project work.
- Build confidence to participate in Erasmus+ projects and international initiatives, contributing to cross-cultural collaboration.
- Navigate multicultural environments with improved cultural awareness and sensitivity in educational and professional scenarios.
- Leverage strategies and resources to continue improving your English skills independently after the course.
This course is aimed at vocational education teachers with basic English skills who are eager to enhance their language proficiency and teaching methodologies. It offers practical strategies for educators looking to integrate English into their vocational subjects and foster an inclusive, engaging classroom environment.
Spasia Neshkoska Tsutsuleska, MAEd
Spasia is an experienced international project coordinator with a background in educational initiatives and international collaborations. Currently, she delivers training sessions, manages course administration, and oversees project management at Euneos. As a trainer, she specializes in internationalization, intercultural competencies, integration of refugees and migrants and vocational and adult education in Finland, and teaching English to VET teachers. She is also a member of the international jury for Eumind projects. Previously, she served as a coordinator of internationalization, an external expert evaluator for Erasmus+ projects, an eTwinning ambassador, and was the principal of a vocational school in North Macedonia. Her Master studies are in Education and Globalization at the University of Oulu, Finland.