Teacher Training Programme by ACBT at Sabaragamuwa University
View(s):English Department of Australian College of Business and Technology conducted a training programme for academic staff of Sabaragamuwa University in November – December 2020. Over 30 academic staff members representing Department of Economics and Faculty of Management Studies of Sabaragamuwa University participated in the training.
This 50-hour training programme was organised under AHEAD: a World Bank funded project by the Sri Lankan government. The programme focused on effective English medium teaching to undergraduate students, with the objective of enhancing the teaching and learning experience in the English medium in undergraduate programmes at state universities. Training sessions were conducted online due to the Covid-19 restrictions. Nevertheless, the sessions were interactive, discussion – based and comprised teaching practice and demonstrations.
The training also included internationally recognised TKT CLIL certification as assessment. TKT CLIL is part of Cambridge TKT examinations and is an ideal qualification for those who teach different subjects in the English medium, irrespective of whether they teach in schools or in universities. TKT certification also includes a module on Teaching Young Learners as well as several modules on Teaching English, which can be taken upon choice and requirement.
ACBT, with over 2 decades of experience and expertise in English language training, is well poised to provide training on English language learning and teaching to both academic and corporate clients. Its affiliation to leading international English language proficiency testing bodies is an added advantage, leading to trainees’ obtaining international certifications in English Language proficiency, teaching ability and business communication.