Effective Teaching Practices

Erasmus+ at Delfin

Effective Teaching Practices - Course Outline: (One Week / 15 hours)

Day 1: Classroom Management Essentials

Understanding common classroom management challenges
Proactive vs. reactive strategies
Techniques for maintaining student engagement and focus
Practical activity: Creating classroom norms and routines

Day 2: Teacher Talk Time (TTT) vs. Student Talk Time (STT)

Identifying your teaching style and talk time balance
Techniques to reduce TTT and promote learner autonomy
Task: Redesign a lesson to increase STT
Reflection: Peer feedback on classroom communication habits

Day 3: Error Correction and Feedback Techniques

When and how to correct: types of errors and correction styles
Encouraging a growth mindset through feedback
Practical task: Roleplay correction techniques (self, peer, teacher-led)
Language focus: Diplomatic and constructive language

Day 4: Lesson Planning for Effective Learning

When and how to correct: types of errors and correction styles
Encouraging a growth mindset through feedback
Practical task: Roleplay correction techniques (self, peer, teacher-led)
Language focus: Diplomatic and constructive language

Day 5: Learning Objectives and Reflection

Writing clear, measurable objectives
Linking objectives to activities and assessment
Final project: Present your improved lesson plan or teaching strategy
Group feedback and course reflection

Additional Information

📍 Location: Delfin English School
🆔 OID Number: E10127118
🆔 PIC Number: 902490232
📅 Duration: 1 or 2 weeks
⏱ Hours: 15 hours/week (Monday–Friday)
🎓 Target Audience: Primary, secondary, and vocational school teachers
📚 Minimum Language Level: B1
👥 Minimum Group Size: 8 participants