Gateway Graduate School announces the launch of the exciting new teaching course designed to offer a recognized qualification to all teachers and to improve the standards of teaching throughout Sri Lanka. The first intake will commence training from May 14. Patrick Casey - Director, Edexcel International, says the new course will not only benefit the persons who are already teaching but also, anyone who wishes to make teaching their career. The course will be taught by well-qualified and experienced educators, led by Michael Dobson, the Head of the Graduate School.

• The Diploma will consist of eleven modules:
• Introduction to Teaching and Learning
• Soft Skills for Teachers
• Support and advise learners
• Develop assessment practice
• Manage review and evaluation
• Design learning programmes
• Develop creative approaches to learning
• Develop resources to support learning
• Use ICT to support learning
• Promote independent learning
• Teaching in Practice

The course will be delivered at Gateway Graduate School in Rajagiriya, mainly on Saturdays from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm, although there may be some days extra during the holidays. Details of the Gateway Graduate School can be obtained from the Registrar by writing to ggs@gatewayworldwide.com or by calling 0772256356, 2888858 or 2877277.

Vivek Govil - CEO Pearson India and Dr. Harsha Alles – Director, Gateway Group at the signing of the Agreement to offer the Edexcel Teacher Training Course in Sri Lanka. Patrick Casey - Director, Edexcel International, Premila Paulraj Canitius – Edexcel Territory Manager India Subcontinent, Suriya Bibile – Regional Development Manager Edexcel, and Michael Dobson – Head, Gateway Graduate School were also present at the launch.