| Course Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Tutor | Kyle Atkins |
| Type | Face to Face |
| Total Lesson Hours | 24 |
| Level | B2+ |
| Time | Monday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 - 10:30 | INTRODUCTIONS & ICEBREAKERS: | |||
| Objective: Get to know participants, introduce the course goals, and encourage professional networking. | FORMAL WRITING; UNION COMMUNICATION: | |||
| Objective: Learn to craft formal communication for both internal and external audiences (e.g., letters, memos, and emails). | NEGOTIATION SKILLS (1): | |||
| Objective: Participants practice negotiation scenarios with various stakeholders in trade union discussions. | MEDIATION IN LABOUR DISPUTES: | |||
| Objective:Understand key principles and the language used in mediation between unions and business stakeholders. | ||||
| 10:30 - 11:00 | Break (30 mins) | Break (30 mins) | Break (30 mins) | Break (30 mins) |
| 11:00 - 12:30 | NEEDS ANALYSIS: Objective**:** Identify and assess participants' specific learning goals and gaps to tailor content and activities that address their professional needs. | FORMAL WRITING: UNION COMMUNICATION | ||
| Objective: Learn to craft formal communication for internal and external audiences, such as letters, memos, and emails. | ROLE-PLAY: NEGOTIATION SKILLS (2): Objective: Participants develop their persuasive techniques and mediation skills in mock scenarios. | MEDIATION IN LABOUR DISPUTES: (2): | ||
| Objective: Learn to facilitate and plan discussions to address conflicts diplomatically. | ||||
| 12:30 - 14:00 | Lunch Break (1.5 hr) | Lunch Break (1.5 hr) | Lunch Break (1.5 hr) | Lunch Break (1.5 hr) |
| 14:00 - 15:30 | READING ANALYSIS AND VOCABULARY ACQUISITION: | |||
| Objective: Develop the ability to analyse and comprehend complex texts related to EU standardisation processes and policies, with relevant vocabulary for union communication. | DIGITAL TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION AND PLANNING: | |||
| Participants will learn how to effectively use Miro’s tools to facilitate and organise productive meetings. | DRAFTING PROPOSALS FOR UNION POLICIES: Objective: Participants practice drafting comprehensive proposals for new standards, focusing on structure and language. | Q&A: | ||
| Objective: to provide the participants with the opportunity to ask questions about the previously learnt throughout the course. | ||||
| 15:30 - 16:00 | Break (30 mins) | Break (30 mins) | Break (30 mins) | Break (30 mins) |
| 16:00 - 17:30 | GROUP DISCUSSION: CHALLENGES IN STANDARDISATION: | |||
| Objective: Group discussion on common challenges unions face when interacting with other stakeholders (e.g., businesses) during the standardisation process. | DIGITAL TOOLS FOR COLLABORATION AND PLANNING(2): Participants will gain skills in utilising Miro for project planning and brainstorming, including creating and managing collaborative boards. | ROLE-PLAY: CONFLICT RESOLUTION IN UNION NEGOTIATIONS: Objective: Apply conflict resolution skills to disputes between unions and other stakeholders in standardisation scenarios, with a focus on language and tone. | RECAP: | |
| Objective: Review the key target language and concepts discussed throughout the course. |
Proposed alternative lessons:
Depending on the level, linguistic competences and learning interests of the group, the following could be alternative classes:
| Day | Day | Day | Day | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| READING LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS: | ||||
| Objective: Understand how to acquire linguistic skills through in depth analysis of sentence structuring and parts of speech. | JIGSAW ACTIVITY - ENSURING TRANSPARENCY, CONSISTENCY AND ALIGNMENT: | |||
| Objective: to provide a group collaborative activity and gather a consensus on how standards should be written. | COLLECTIVE BARGAINING SCENARIOS: | |||
| Objective: Understand and apply pre-taught language in collective bargaining situations, focusing on interactions between unions and external stakeholders (e.g., businesses). | PROVIDING DIPLOMATIC FEEDBACK: | |||
| Objective: Explore techniques for offering diplomatic feedback, both verbally and in writing, with a focus on negotiation and conflict resolution scenarios. | Game: “The Stakeholder Negotiation Simulation” | |||
| Objective: | ||||
| Participants negotiate with different stakeholders (e.g., businesses, unions, regulators) to reach a standardisation agreement. | ||||
| Focus: Developing diplomatic communication, persuasion techniques, and compromise strategies. |
Kyle Atkins
OTHER POSSIBLE TOPICS:
Process and product approach to writing standards
Damage control
Round-Table Discussion: “The Future of Standardization”
Objective: Facilitate discussions on the impact of emerging trends in standardization, such as sustainability and AI.
Students must have a B1+ level of English proficiency to participate in this course. The course will be tailored to meet participants' specific needs, which will be identified through a Needs Analysis conducted on the first day. Based on the analysis, the course will focus on one or more key areas, including Formal English, diplomatic language, and/or Speaking Practice to ensure a personalised and effective learning experience.
If you have the possibility to bring a laptop or tablet with you, it would be helpful for certain activities.