iTDi Courses

The Path to Academic English

Academic language proficiency consists of vocabulary, grammar, and a discourse style of academic, or professional language. Traditional teaching approaches include describing the language, preparing materials and explicitly teaching academic language. This has never worked. Whether you are teaching university students or just hoping to improve your own academic language proficiency, join Stephen Krashen to find out what does work.

By special agreement with Dr. Krashen, we are delighted to be able to offer this self-study course at no charge. This course includes four one-hour video recordings, readings, and discussion questions.

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NeuroELT: Language Learning and The Brain

Neuroscience is changing the world. It is unraveling the mysteries of the very most basic elements of our profession – language, learning, and culture – and yet, because these findings are so new, they have not made much impact on our field yet. We wish, as language teachers ourselves, to change that. Let's look at how the brain processes emotion, memory, and meaning, and examine ways we can apply these findings to our classrooms.

This is a self-study course based on a one-month intensive iTDi Advanced Teaching Skills course. It includes four video recordings, readings, and discussion questions. Teachers who would like a certificate of completion verifying 20 Professional Development hours are required to submit written responses to the discussion questions.

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Rethink Motivation

Transform your teaching by rethinking motivation with Jill Hadfield. Explore the latest theories, discuss classroom implications, and share activities designed to motivate. Building mostly on Future Possible Selves theory and Second Language Identity you'll learn how to create a motivational syllabus, help learners visualize their ideal second language selves, map their journey, and better enjoy the learning experience. Each motivating session will be grounded in theory, rich in applied practical takeaway value, and good interactive fun.

This is a self-study course based on a one-month intensive iTDi Advanced Teaching Skills course. It includes four video recordings, readings, and discussion questions. Teachers who would like a certificate of completion verifying 20 Professional Development hours are required to submit written responses to the discussion questions.

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Getting Blended Learning Right

In this self-study course, you'll learn what blended learning is and isn't, why so many who try to implement a blended approach rarely get it right, what's involved in setting up a blended language learning program. Whether you're a teacher, trainer, manager or principal you'll learn how to build a blended program that's just right for your particular context.

This self-study course is based on a one-month intensive iTDi Advanced Teaching Skills course. It includes four video recordings, readings, and discussion questions. Teachers who would like a certificate of completion verifying 20 Professional Development hours are required to submit written responses to the discussion questions.

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Rethink Teaching: Vocabulary & Grammar

Transform the way you teach vocabulary & grammar with John F. Fanselow. Examine and rethink current methods and practices. Generate and explore alternatives. Implement changes and track transformation. In this course you'll work closely with John and classmates from around the world to rethink, renew, and transform your teaching.

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