This MOOC has been designed to help future teachers in different – but connected – areas: a) improve English as a foreign language, b) learn about content and language integrated learning (CLIL) approach to teaching, and c) develop global competence in specific UN SDGs.

Participants are expected to improve their English (+B1), and to learn how to teach it by applying it in broader and multidisciplinary contexts. Contents and competences will be acquired combining the revision of different methodological approaches. The aim is to search, obtain, process and communicate information (oral, printed, audio-visual, digital and multimedia) related to some SDGs to apply it in the classroom. The course includes practical tasks which give participants an opportunity to become familiar with the use of specific UN SDGs for content, and how to integrate them into students’ language learning. The modules include selected videos, reading materials, activities, self-evaluation tests and a final cooperative task. Additionally, participants will contribute to group discussions about education in the UN SDGs, and in developing autonomous and critical thinking skills in our students. The e-learning platform will be used to access the contents, as a tool for self-study activities, for independent revisions of module materials, and for class communication. The course will take approximately 25-30 guided study hours to complete, which will include reading the material online and undertaking a wide variety of interactive exercises and assignments autonomously. We hope you enjoy the course!

Requirements: B2 English Level

English teaching & learning skills suggested to take this course

Course Teachers

Dr.Soraya Garcia Esteban

Prof. Dr. Soraya Garcia-Esteban holds a Ph.D. in Modern Languages, Literature and Translation from Universidad de Alcalá (UAH) and a M.A. from University of the West of England. After years of experience in several European higher education institutions, she is the current coordinator of the UAH- Master´s degree in Teacher Training (English) and full time lecturer in ESP, CLIL and ELT methodology in Alcala University. Her interest and participation in international innovation and research projects related to virtual exchanges for competence development in EMI contexts integrating technology, pedagogy and content knowledge (TPACK), has resulted in several academic communications and publications. Dr. Garcia-Esteban co-led Eramus+ project ErasmusX “Online courses for mobile students” and Erasmus+ project "e-Close- A model for Interactive (A)Synchronous Learning in Online STEM Education". https://www.uah.es/es/estudios/profesor/Soraya-Garcia-Esteban/

Prof. Andrew Brown

Professor Andrew Brown is a professional with extensive experience in teaching at all levels. He has developed and delivered a wide variety of educational materials and courses including full teaching programmes. Recent projects undertaken by Prof. Brown include: the development and teaching of online programs in academic English for the University of Lincoln and the University of Wolverhampton.• The development and delivery of an online program in thinking skills and problem solving in English• The development of tailored linguistic materials for online guided self-learning.• The development of a modular teaching program to support teachers at a variety of experience levels working, linked to remote support and professional development for teachers. He has a wide teaching experience and teacher training in collaboration with other institutions both in the UK and around the world.

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