To give an overview of what can be expected in a DOS's job and the variety of tasks and responsibilities involved. Interactive sessions are designed to help participants experience being in the role of an International House DOS.
13 modules covered over a 12 to 16-week period. Participants are expected to dedicate a minimum of 5 hours per week to the tasks. The course covers the following areas: Defining The Duties Of An Academic Manager, Communication, How To Manage Change, Time Management, The Recruitment Process, Induction, Developing A Teacher Development Programme, Conducting Observations, Motivating Staff, Conducting Appraisals, Customer Satisfaction, Financing courses.
The course is run entirely online and assessed by qualified tutors with experience of academic management and teacher training. Assessment is via an end of course reflective essay and an electronic portfolio made up of homework tasks from each module, all of which is moderated by the IH Assessment Unit. Participants are expected to submit a minimum of 60% of the tasks to their portfolio.
IH staff: £300
Non-IH staff: £600
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This course can only be taken online via IH Online Teacher Training. Download the application form, fill it in and email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
A minimum of 5 to 7 hours per week spent online and doing tasks. Working hours are generally flexible, but some tasks require group work and have set deadlines.
Disclaimer: International House Trust and International House World Organisation are associated with International House Language School New York (www.ihnewyork.com) but are not associated with, or connected to, International House-New York and the residential and programmatic services provided by International House-New York.