Applications Open: Online Intensive Course on Developing Students’ Communicative Competence through Grade 10-11 Textbook Materials
EWB Network is pleased to announce the opening of applications for a new professional development opportunity for English teachers in Tajikistan: the Online Intensive Course “Teaching Communicative English with Grade 10-11 Textbooks.”
This course is designed for secondary school English teachers who want to transform textbook lessons into dynamic, communicative classroom experiences that actively engage students in meaningful language use.
Course Overview
This intensive course will equip teachers with practical tools and methodological knowledge to effectively facilitate communicative lessons using Grade 10 and 11 textbook materials. Participants will explore ways to integrate speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while encouraging collaboration and authentic communication in the classroom.
Facilitator
The course will be facilitated by Bakhtibegim Mamadrayonova, an experienced English language educator and teacher trainer with expertise in communicative language teaching and classroom methodology.
Course Details
- Mode: Online
- Dates: April 13 – May 22, 2026
- Session Duration: 90 minutes each
- Total Course Duration: 20 hours with 15 hours of live online sessions and 5 hours of guided self-learning
- Platform: Zoom and Telegram
- Participants: 25–30 English teachers
- Target Audience: Secondary school teachers from Tajikistan working with Grades 10-11
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand key methodological concepts and professional terminology used in English language teaching.
- Analyze Grade 10 and 11 textbook activities to identify their pedagogical purpose and learning outcomes.
- Facilitate textbook-based tasks using effective interaction patterns, including pair work, group work, and whole-class discussions.
- Adapt textbook activities for different proficiency levels and classroom contexts while maintaining their pedagogical value.
Assessment and Certification
To successfully complete the course, participants will:
- Create and present a communicative lesson plan based on textbook materials
- Share their lesson plan with peers and receive feedback
- Complete short tests on the course content
- Submit a reflection and feedback form based on an English lesson observed online
Participants who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a certificate of completion from the English Without Borders Network.
How to Apply
Applications are now open. Interested teachers are encouraged to apply early, as the course will accept only 25-30 participants.
Registration link: https://forms.gle/6fdDjPSKYUBikXBn9.
