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Teaching and Learning in International Contexts

Centre for CPD and Outreach
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Continuing Professional Development: Teaching and Learning in International Contexts

A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Opportunity designed for Teachers in International Schools or other International Contexts.

Join a dynamic international group of teachers at a first-class research-active Education Department at Durham University for a 5-day online conference focusing on critical understandings of models of teaching and learning in an internationalised context and their theoretical underpinnings.

CODE                X9KM18

START DATE     17 NOVEMBER 2025

END DATE         6 JUNE 2026

FEES                  £1,850

Entry requirements:

You will need a 2.2 honours degree or international equivalent in any subject.

Language requirements:

BAND B

IELTS 7.0 overall with no element below 6.5, alternative valid tests can be found on the Durham University website.

This requirement can be waived if you have completed a degree in an English-speaking country in the 2 years before the start date of this programme.

The 5-day conference is credit-bearing CPD, which means that you will earn 30 credits for the course (if you complete the assignment) and can put these credits towards an MA Education or other related course.

Content

The interactive 5-day online conference covers the following areas:

  • Research evidence in classroom strategies for effective teaching and learning, particularly in international and multicultural settings.
  • The teacher as a reflective practitioner; developing an understanding of contextualisation in education.
  • Teaching for understanding in a multicultural setting.
  • Creative dimensions of teaching and learning, with reference to international schools.
  • The teacher as an active researcher; reflecting on various theoretical models relevant for teaching in an internationalised setting.

Outcomes and benefits

  • The fully online programme includes a designated specialist tutor, an international cohort group, lecture and seminar input, and peer group discussion during an initial 5-day conference programme.
  • Pre-conference activities: individual support from a specialist tutor during the conference; 3 individual online tutorials over the year following the conference to support the writing of the assignment.
  • Networking opportunities with peers – learn alongside practising teachers from various national and international contexts.
  • Transfer the 30 credits from the course to an MA Education (Part-time and online programmes are available at some institutions) the following year.

Apply

TO APPLY please upload the following documents to the Applicant Portal using course code X9KM18:

  • Certified translated degree certificate AND final transcript confirming 2:2 degree or international equivalent.
  • CV
  • English Language Evidence
  • A personal statement

Full course details, guidance and application link are available from: Continuing Professional Development - School of Education (X9KM18)