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The Registration form for any of these courses can be downloaded here for the Third Term 2010 and here for the Fourth Term 2010

For all general information and enquiries, use the menu above to access those pages

SUBJECT – SPECIFIC

The Internet is a mine of useful information, but unless you know where to dig, you won’t find the gold! Marijke will amaze you with useful links and sites which will save your hours of work and will rejuvenate your lessons. This course is not just for educators using Interactive Whiteboards, but for anyone who has access to a computer and would like to download worksheets etc.

Typing a Maths test or exam paper is difficult without the help of specialist Maths software packages. In these sessions you will actually spend time exploring the following Maths programs on the computer: MathType and Autograph. These are hands-on, practical workshops where you will learn the basics of each application so that you never need to struggle with layout, graphs etc. again!

In the few years you’ve been teaching Evolution, you’ve probably encountered hundreds of questions which you have found difficult to answer. Prof. George Branch’s fascinating lecture will open your eyes to a new perspective on evolution. You will look at: The context of the controversy (Science /Religion); Dispelling the Myths about evolution; Looking at how people relate evolution and science in the modern world and lastly you will be given some guiding principles which will help you to teach evolution in the classroom.

Help for anyone who needs to teach others to draw! See Adult Enrichment section for course details.

Wonderful inspiration for those needing to teach learners about the Solar System – at junior or high school level. See the Adult Enrichment section for course details.

Add this to your repertoire of things to do in Arts & Culture classes. See the Adult Enrichment section for details.

Whether you’re a playgroup, preschool or junior school teacher – music is always a good medium of instruction for young children. So why not learn to strum their favourite songs. This relaxed, fun-filled course is aimed at absolute beginners as well as those who have taught themselves the basics and would like to learn more. You will be shown how to tune your guitar and the finger positions for basic chords, as well as simple folk guitar picking & strumming techniques. Since the course is in the form of a practical workshop, you will need to bring your guitar along to every session.

This course is aimed at those who know the basic chords and want to learn more difficult chords, Barre chords and Tablature. Since the course is in the form of a practical workshop, you will need to bring your guitar along to every session.

This workshop is ideal for educators and other professionals who need to carry out literature reviews, or provide factual, interesting and comprehensive information in an academic or business context. A basic knowledge of the internet and word processing tools are needed for you to fully enjoy this course. A detailed course summary can be found in the Adult Enrichment section.

This course will give Business Studies teachers ideas to inspire learners to become cyber entrepreneurs! See the Adult Enrichment section for course details.

Another perspective for music teachers! See the Adult Enrichment section for full details.

As educators you need to remain informed and relevant in order to remain credible in the eyes of the teenagers in your care. This course will help you to understand the “world” in which teenagers live. See the Adult Enrichment section for course details.

Find out how to be assertive. See the Adult Enrichment for course details

Speaking in class is one thing, but when you’re asked to speak in a meeting/assembly/parent functions, you develop all the symptoms of stage fright! Find out some useful tips and techniques for overcoming that little gremlin that seriously weakens your knees when called upon to speak in public.

The ability to express yourself confidently and with ease can bring great rewards. People who can express themselves well are able to persuade and motivate others. Improve your method of presentation in class, in assemblies and at parent meetings! This Speechcraft course offers you the opportunity to master the basics of Public Speaking in a supportive environment. The emphasis of the course is on active participation with various experienced speakers from Toastmasters to guide you.

Are your PowerPoint presentations showstoppers or do your colleagues and the learners in your classes get that glazed look when you switch the computer on? Find out how to have them sitting on the ends of their seats. A detailed course summary can be found in the Adult Enrichment section.

We all have the ability to learn but we may approach the learning process differently. Are you a visual, auditory or kinetic learner? Which side of your brain is dominant? What impact does knowing this about yourself have on your teaching style and your ability to be relevant to all the learners in your class? Discover how to adapt your teaching to the learning styles in your classroom! This course is packed with practical activities that will help you to encourage learning. The course fee includes tea and snacks.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Life happens and when you face change/pressure/crises, you have the choice……to crumble or to cope. But how does one cope? How do we help our children to cope? How can resiliency be our bridge to being better, not bitter? See the Adult Enrichment section for course details.

For those struggling to contribute to meetings and speak up at work – a useful look at how groups function and which roles people play. How to establish which role suits your own values and what you can do to contribute your ideas and creativity in an environment where the dynamics may hinder you.

Find out how to make this the best time of your life! See the Adult Enrichment section for course details.

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