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2014 » Papers » Volume 4 » Towards Quality Business English in Algeria 1. TOWARDS QUALITY BUSINESS ENGLISH IN ALGERIA Authors: Asses Mohamed Tahar Volume 4 | DOI: 10.12753/2066-026X-14-231 | Pages: 23-25 | Download PDF | Abstract
This workshop highlights the challenges and processes involved in developing Business English teaching competences in a primarily francophone environment. Participants will learn how to fine-tune blended training for trainees with little prior teaching experience. Reference will be made to a British Council--Algerian Chamber of Commerce and Industry project which culminated in setting up quality language centres in Algeria.
The purpose of this workshop is to share the "good practices" of the recent Algerian experience in setting up four quality business English language centres that adhere to international norms and standards. The focus will be on the three blended teacher and trainer training phases of the project that were managed by the Algerian chamber of commerce and Industry with the help of British Council Algeria, experienced LCCI (London Chamber of Commerce and Industry) trainers and the Algerian Quality Association for Language Services (AQuALS). Whether experienced or inexperienced business English teachers, teacher trainers or academic managers; participants will find the hands-on approaches and field-tested instruments of great use in contexts with similar challenges.
The talk starts with an examination of the context of business English language learning and teaching and factors that slowed down progress towards quality education in the country. Then, it describes the above project that was launched to meet the need for quality and standards. Next, it delineates the thematic and key professional skills that were covered, the adopted approaches and the challenges in the teacher/trainer training and development stages of the project. As one of the main project facilitators, the presenter will share the learned lessons with the participants and explores the mechanisms, instruments, strategies and peer support systems that were used to ensure quality. Last but not least, the participants' questions and comments during the last ten minutes will enable the presenter to shed more light on areas of their interest. | Keywords
quality teacher training, blended learning, business English, language centres |
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