Cambridge ESOL Best Practice in Teacher Training Scholarship

Cambridge ESOL Best Practice in Teacher Training Scholarship

The aim of this scholarship for 2010, funded by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, is to provide an opportunity for any teacher involved with the training and development of their colleagues to attend IATEFL.

The award consists of:

• registration for a pre-conference event of the winner's choice
• registration for the main conference
• a year's IATEFL membership
• a maximum of five nights accommodation
• travel costs including, if necessary, an economy flight to the UK
• £50.00 per day expenses

• be involved, informally or formally, in teacher training or development

To be considered for the scholarship complete the following task of between 500 to 600 words:

Some teachers in your school have approached you to ask for suggestions for classroom activities that would help their learners with authentic reading materials.

Give an outline of a 45 minute training session you would run with these teachers.  Include:

1. a rationale for the activities you have chosen to include in the session with an explanation of why they are particularly appropriate for your context
2. details of the approach you will take during the session
3. a procedure for one of the activities you have included

Deadlines for 2010 only:

• submit your paper above to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   by 1st March 2010.  Mark your submission 'Cambridge ESOL Best Practice in Teacher Training Scholarship'

You will be informed of the results of the award by 15th March 2010.