english beda program 2012-2012
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Teaching English in Spain - Catholic BoradTRANSCRIPT
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Welcome future Language & Welcome future Language & Culture Assistants!Culture Assistants!
www.ecmadrid.org
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A PROGRAM FROM …A PROGRAM FROM …
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Escuelas Catolicas MadridEscuelas Catolicas Madrid• Includes 330 Catholic schools in the Madrid region• Promotes the development of educational projects while encouraging:
•QUALITY•EQUITY•FREEDOM
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You will find the BEDA Program in You will find the BEDA Program in many of our schoolsmany of our schools
BILINGUALENGLISHDEVELOPMENT &ASSESSMENT
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OBJECTIVEOBJECTIVEImplement & optimize efficiency of English teaching at schools
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QUALITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE ENGLISH QUANTITATIVE ENGLISH
IMPROVEMENTIMPROVEMENT•Story telling•Monthly projects: Halloween, Christmas, Carnaval, Springtime , …•Workshops• Reading programs• Poetry and singing•Games and activities in English• Information and communication technologies• Theatre plays
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•English Day•Christmas festivals•English movies•School libraries•English Corner and English signs•Morning prayers in English•Extracurricular activities•Summer courses•Summer camps
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EXTERNAL EVALUATIONEXTERNAL EVALUATION
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7. PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS7. PARTICIPATING INSTITUTIONS
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EVENTSEVENTS
PRESENTATION AWARDING OF PLAQUES
PRESS CONFERENCE AWARD CEREMONY
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SUMMER ACTIVITIESSUMMER ACTIVITIES
Curso en IrlandaCurso en Irlanda Campamento Campamento de I.L.de I.L.
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Currently in BEDA:Currently in BEDA:
212 schools all over the Madrid 212 schools all over the Madrid CommunityCommunity
240 assistants from 20 different 240 assistants from 20 different countries countries
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Next year…Next year…Approx 320 schools in Madrid,
Murcia, Andalucía, Canarias & Castilla-La Mancha
Approx 300 assistants
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AUXILIARES DE CONVERSACIÓNAUXILIARES DE CONVERSACIÓN
1. Native English-speaking assistants2. In collaboration with:
a. Sweet Briar College, de Virginia.b. Tufts University, de Boston.c. Saint Louis University, de Missourid. Halifax, Canadáe. Ottawa- Canadáf. Aston University. Birmingham g. IUIEN de la Universidad de Alcalá de Henares
(Madrid).
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The ideal Language Assistant The ideal Language Assistant has…has…TESOL or other English teaching courses
and/or experience encouragedNative English speakerAt least a basic working knowledge of Spanish
(A2-B1)Passionate about working with children/young
adultsOutgoing, energetic, enjoys speaking in front
of and interacting with young peopleAbility to commit to 9 month periodA great imaginationEndless ideas, ingenuous
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CharacteristicsCharacteristicsBetween 16 & 24 teaching hours (in the
classroom per week)Between 693 and 1040 euros net per monthFull private health insuranceAssistance in English in Madrid for any issuesMany language assistants teach private
English classesPossibility to be a Cambridge Examiner
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Applications are classified into 3 Applications are classified into 3 pools:pools:
◦1. Returning assistants
◦2. New applicants doing a simultaneous Masters degree in Spain with a Spanish University in conjunction with Escuelas Catolicas Madrid
◦3. New applicants coming to do a coop or practicum through a university in their hometown/country
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Assessing your applicationAssessing your applicationWithin each priority level, each application is
date-stamped upon receipt. When your application is received and processed, you will get an email notification. (2-3 weeks after receipt)
We evaluate your Skype interview and application. If you are chosen to be hired, we then assign you to a school based on priority level AND the date that your initial application was received.
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TimelineTimelineWe have been accepting applications
since December 2011February 2012: Chosen applicants from
all pools will be contacted for Skype interview
March 2012: Interview periodApril 2012: Chosen successful applicants
are notified (if not before)May 2012: Student visa process beginsThe first 2 weeks of September 2012:
Arrival in Spain, initial training and start at school
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How do I apply?How do I apply?We are now accepting applications :
◦ September 17th, 2012 - June 17th, 2013
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How do I apply?How do I apply?All applications must be submitted by email
[email protected] Att. Samantha Dwyer , Language Assistant Coordinator
Cover letter should include special requests for school and/or weekly hours & info regarding your ‘pool’ ◦ Spanish Master degree◦ Coop or practicum with collaborative
universityApplications include a resume and cover letter
in ONE SINGLE PDF document with a photograph and your date of birth.
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Other common Other common questions…questions…Q: Do applications have to be in Spanish? A: No, applications are perfectly acceptable in English.
Q: Do I have to commit to the entire 9 months? A: Yes, you do.
Q: Are accommodations included? A: No, accommodations and housing are the applicant’s
responsibility, however we will provide you with info and support on how to go about finding a place to live. We also send out emails with available apartament as they are communicated to us.
Q: Are travel expenses included? A: No, all extra expenses are the applicant’s responsibility,
although the BEDA team is always available to answer any questions.
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BEDABEDAAn open door towards the excellence in English
teaching
A bridge towards complete integration in Europe
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Thank-you for your attention!Thank-you for your attention!
Please take note of our contact info:Samantha Dwyer [email protected]
www.ecmadrid.org