Learn from real English language classrooms in Ireland
Course outline
These job-shadowing programmes give English language teachers the opportunity to observe experienced teachers in real classroom settings and reflect on how different methods work in practice.
Depending on the centre, participants may observe lessons, explore approaches to learner engagement, feedback, differentiation and lesson planning, discuss teaching decisions with teachers and academic managers, and review classroom resources and assessment practices.
The focus is on practical professional learning: seeing teaching in action, comparing approaches and identifying ideas that participants can adapt for their own learners and teaching contexts.
Learning outcomes
Participants will:
Who is this for?
English language teachers and language educators working in secondary, adult or vocational education who want practical classroom observation and professional development through Erasmus+ mobility.
What is included in this programme
Classroom observation, directed reflection, professional discussions with teachers or academic staff, access to teaching resources, networking and certification. Specific activities vary by training centre.
English level required
Participants should ideally have at least B2 English to follow classroom observation, professional discussion and reflective activities confidently.
Training centres offering job shadowing for English teachers
ATC Language Schools
Bridge Mills Galway Language Centre
Emerald Cultural Institute
What our training centres can offer you
Find the right job-shadowing programme for your teaching goals
Tell us about your teaching context, learners and professional-development goals, and we can help you explore suitable job-shadowing opportunities in Ireland.
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