Course information

Classroom Interaction

This course equips you with the essential communication skills needed to excel in diverse classroom contexts. It emphasizes practical strategies to enhance teachers' ability to instruct, engage, and connect with students. Through a blend of interactive activities, role-plays, video analysis and individual projects, you will be able to develop fluency in oral classroom communication and learn to motivate students to actively use English.

Key course elements include:

• Enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication tailored for language teaching, including giving clear instructions, providing feedback, and managing classroom interactions.
• Applying communicative techniques that foster student participation, overcome communication barriers, and encourage authentic language use.
• Incorporation of interpersonal and public speaking skills to support teacher confidence and influence.
• Understanding learner diversity and adapting communication styles to meet different learning needs.
• Practical use of digital and real-life materials to create engaging communication activities.

Assessment is through regular coursework, self-study, project completion and final course reflection.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to facilitate dynamic language learning environments, employing clear, empathetic, and motivating communication methods that support student success and professional collaboration.