This course is aimed at developing students’ linguistic and professional competences in the field of education and training in an international context. In the introduction, students will be introduced to key vocabulary related to the university environment, enabling them to better understand professional texts and discuss educational topics in English. This is followed by a comparison of school systems in the UK, the USA and the Czech Republic, including a discussion of the differences in organisation, approaches and values between the systems.

Student mobility is also an important part of the course, especially the Erasmus programme and other international opportunities that promote cultural awareness and intercultural competence. Students present their outputs in three project presentations, thus practising their language skills as well as their collaboration and presentation skills.

The course also offers practical tips on the use of games, worksheets, technology and audiovisual materials in the classroom, with a particular focus on inclusion of children with special educational needs and inclusive education. Different teaching methods, including CLIL, are discussed, as well as approaches to assessing pupils. The course concludes with a focus on education funding, teacher qualifications and the role of educational authorities. The course concludes with feedback and self-assessment from the students.