In the frameworks of Erasmus+ PRINTeL project in January-March, 2019 a Teacher Training (TT) Course directed at retraining of YSU teaching staff members is programmed to take place in Yerevan State University (YSU).

The trainers of the TT Course who passed ToT (Training of Teachers) Courses at 5 EU Project partner universities (Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Universitat de Barcelona, Universidade do Porto, Linköpings universitet, FH Joanneum Gesellschaft mbH) have designed in-house TT courses on teaching and learning in innovative methods for YSU teaching staff members and have planned to share with their colleague teachers all the experience they have previously gained from the trainings at the abovementioned universities. 

The TT courses are going to be delivered by the 16 ToT courses participants from Yerevan State University. It is envisaged that up to 160 YSU teaching staff members will undergo the TT course.  

During the course YSU lecturers are going to be trained in a number of interactive methods related to innovative technology-enhanced teaching and learning.

TT Course #16 "The Hybrid/Blended Teaching and Learning: Technologies in the Classroom"

Trainer: Assistant Prof., Head of Laboratory of New Learning Technologies Artur Avagyan (YSU, IT Education and Research center, Chair of Information Technologies)

The third training “THE HYBRID/BLENDED TEACHING AND LEARNING: TECHNOLOGIES IN THE CLASSROOM” for the academic staff and specialists in education in the frame of Erasmus+ PRINTeL project was carried out on 25-29 March and 1 April at Yerevan State University, Yerevan, Armenia. The training course was moderated by Assistant Professor Artur Avagyan. The content of the training program was prepared after the ToT mobility at FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Graz, Austria.

The training course was carried out on Moodle LMS platform, which provides document circulation and the accessibility of the course materials and presentations presented among the participants.

During the five-day training, 19 university professors were introduced to innovative teaching methods and acquired the knowledge about the basic concept of Hybrid/Blended Teaching and Learning, focused on the combined e-learning and traditional classrooms methods/independent study. The method under consideration represents a much greater change in basic technique than simply adding computers to classrooms; it represents, in many cases, a fundamental change in the way teachers and students approach learning experience.

The central objective of the course consisted in familiarizing the participants with the continuum of technology-based learning, from ‘pure’ face-to-face teaching to fully online programs and also, there were suggested four factors to consider when deciding on the mode of delivery, and different uses of face-to-face and online learning in blended courses:

• preferred teaching strategy, in terms of methods and learning outcomes;
• student characteristics and needs;
• the pedagogical and presentational requirements of the subject matter, in terms of (a) content and (b) skills;
• the resources available to an instructor (including the instructor’s time).

According to the prepared syllabus, the training was structured in the following modules:

• the pedagogical concepts of hybrid/blended teaching and learning;
• the knowledge about online learning and communication processes;
• an introduction to e-moderating; five-stage design of eTivity;
• the possibilities of LMS platforms;
• the team management experience with Trello;
• the e-portfolio implementation in the process of education;
• OER, MOOCs, open textbooks and other digital forms of open-ness learning opportunities;
• the role of visualization in online teaching and the technique of creating online material & video production․

Lecturers were provided with an innovative and flexible tool to help them meet the individual needs of their students. They gained computer-based educational tools that provide a variety of lessons and assessments not normally found in a traditional classroom environment. This provides instructional alternatives that greatly increase the number and quality of instructional tools available to the teacher. Each lesson was a combination of theoretical and practical components.

The training was summarized by presenting the self-study projects as well as discussing individual experiences. The participants emphasized the need to conduct such pieces of training, as well as the effectiveness of organizing courses, especially with the help of the latest technologies.

TT Course #15 “Active Learning and ICT-Enhanced Teaching: M-Learning and Gamification”

Trainer: Associated Professor Silva Petrosyan (YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, Department of History of Philosophy)

Within the framework of the Erasmus + PRINTeL project from 7 February to 7 March Silva Petrosyan conducted the training course "Active Learning and ICT-enhanced teaching: M-learning and gamification" and shared all the experience and knowledge gained in the University of Barcelona.

13 representatives of the Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology and one representative of Faculty of Geography participated in the trainings. The group explored new methodologies, strategies and approaches of active learning and ICT-enhanced teaching. Trainees actively participated in gamified learning event. Three teams, “Antiapaticus”, “GE God” and “The First”, conquered the virus of apathy and proved that in YSU lessons are interesting and will be more engaging and motivating.

Participants of the training in some cases already had a chance to use the new approaches and methods in their own classrooms. At the end of the training every participant presented his/her pechakucha describing a gamified learning event designed by themselves.  

For video please refer to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12qq4BLK-Ko&list=PLuK1Dqu4Ra0Lxt6RfQefzQ2l_WwtYMTzS&index=1

TT Course #14 “Video as a Learning Tool for Teachers and Students”

Trainer: Associate Prof., Candidate of Philology  Marine Yaghubyan (YSU Faculty of European Languages and Communication, Department of  English for Cross-Cultural Communication)

The purpose of the teacher training (TT) course was to provide teacher several teaching strategies that align pedagogical aims, learning outcomes with video, inside and outside the classroom.

Participants reflected and discussed the role, different implications and challenges of using video in teaching and learning and were presented with tools that would contribute for the enhancement of their teaching practices. There were represented not only the advantages of Panopto and Explain Everything programmes, but also there were offered additional Adobe Audition CC , Adobe Premium Pro and Power Point programmes showing their recording usages. During classes there were discussed some advantages of Flipped Classroom. 

TT Course #13 “Active Learning & Ict-Enhanced Teaching: M-Learning & Gamification”

Trainer: Assistant Prof. Diana Bagiryan (YSU Faculty of Romance and Germanic Philology, First Department of English Language)

Within the framework of the Erasmus + PRINTeL project, the representatives of the academic teaching staff of the faculty of Romance and Germanic Philology participated in the TT Course on " ACTIVE LEARNING & ICT-ENHANCED TEACHING: m-learning & gamification" (March 4-11)

During one week of intensive trainings the participants held discussions on how active learning can support students’ learning experience, planned a gamified learning intervention, reflected upon different aspects of the use of mobile devices with their potentials and limitations and designed tasks with different apps for active learning.

In the course of the training, the participants were introduced to the innovative methodologies, techniques and special tools used to enhance teaching and learning processes, tried ​​various digital applications and programs (Canva, Slido, Mentimeter, Kahoot, Spark Video, etc.), the use of which made the training more inspiring, memorable and instructive for the audience.

It has been efficiently illustrated that integration of gamification technique in the educational process along with the use of smartphones (m-learning) can serve as a powerful tool for driving user engagement, increasing  motivation and creativity through the application of gaming mechanics or video game design elements in learning environments.

Based on the conclusions of the training participants, it has become obvious that today the integration of modern technologies into teaching processes has become a necessary precondition for ensuring the student competitiveness in the international educational and labor market. And in this context, it is important to collect experiences related to the transformation of the methodology and provide opportunities for implementing the above-mentioned innovations.

The final day of the course was devoted to the participants’ presentations of their final product in the format of PechaKucha or Prezi illustrating their own insights on the use of techniques of M-learning and Gamification in the fields of their specialization. The course was concluded by the final course evaluation survey and discussion.

For video, please, refer to the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiwtb-xHZF0&list=PLuK1Dqu4Ra0Lxt6RfQefzQ2l_WwtYMTzS&index=1

TT Course #12 “Active Learning and Ict-Enhanced Teaching: M-Learning and Gamification”

Trainer: PhD in Sociology, Associate Prof. Nvard Melkonyan (YSU Faculty of Sociology, Department of Social Work and Social Technologies, YSU)

A training course on “Active Learning and ICT-enhanced teaching: M-learning and gamification” was held at the YSU faculty of Sociology starting from February 19 to March 1, 2019, by Nvard Melkonyan, participant of "Erasmus+PRINTeL" project (TOT Course at University of Barcelona). 15 lecturers/professors representing YSU faculty of Sociology attended the training.

During the five-day intensive course, the importance and capabilities of active learning, goals and ways of implementing were discussed. The participants learned the role and effectiveness of active learning in teaching, the possibilities and methods of mobile device use, as well as got acquainted to the innovative teaching methods and special tools used in teaching, QR code preparation methods, various digital applications and programs Canva, Slido, Mentimeter, Socrative, Kahoot, Adobe Sparc Video, etc., the use of which makes learning more interesting, memorable and instructable for the listeners, the advantages and limitations of using these techniques were discussed.

Participants of the training course independently tested the suggested methods, performed tasks using various applications, developed quizzes and tests using Slido and Kahoot programs, infographics and booklets, Canva software, short film production with Adobe Spark Video, and developed their training programs (fragments) using gamification and presented them in PechaKucha format.

Games, gamification, serious games, the use of mobile apps and mobile devices, and m-learning significantly enhance students' motivation and ensure their engagement in the educational processes.

In the framework of the training, you can get acquainted with the videos prepared by the participants here: https://spark.adobe.com/video/eUcDVnQv1NNVa?fbclid=IwAR112OlJC5n9UzRfKwlOT2tz9pRnCaAXOxDJR26MSi-yckzA0VtTin2lLCs

TT Course #11 “The Nowadays Content of Active Learning and The Ways of Practical Implementation”

Trainer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tigran Sargsyan (YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology, Department of Service)

From February 27^th to March 5^th 2019, a teacher training (TT) course entitled “The Nowadays Content of Active Learning and the Ways of Practical Implementation” was conducted at the Faculty of Geography of YSU by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Tigran Sargsyan: a participant of Training of Trainers (TOT) courses within the frame of “PRINTeL” program (at Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium, November 2018).

20 lecturers representing different departments of the Faculty of Geography and Geology (Social-Economic Geography, Physical Geography and Hydrometeorology, Cartography and Geomorphology, Service, etc.) have attended the training course․

During the training, participants were introduced to the essence, importance, current content, advantages and disadvantages of active learning, different ways and methods of its practical implementation, as well as existing obstacles and challenges.

A particular attention was paid to the application of certain ICT elements and tools in the educational process (and in particular, in the context of active learning): selection and usage of online information resources, online presentations, survey questionnaires, Mind-mapping, Mentimeter, Dropbox, academic online communication platform (Moodle) etc. Participants got acquainted with various types of group work (Knowledge Café, Scavenger Hunt, Think-Pair-Share, Fishbowl, Jigsaw, etc.), which have a key importance in active learning process, and participated in a number of group works through practical exercises.

One of the key parts of the training was the ADDIE model of instructional design (Analyze-Design-Develop-Implement-Evaluate), its application in the context of the development of training programs and formulation of learning outcomes in the context of active learning requirements.

At the end of the TT course participants prepared and presented curricula in line with active learning requirements and standards, revised in content and methodology according to knowledge and skills gained during the course.

To find out more about the TT Course you can watch the video by following the link below: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9Dmqo87TB0&index=1&list=PLuK1Dqu4Ra0Lxt6RfQefzQ2l_WwtYMTzS&fbclid=IwAR3BAhvJeZTS9Dtqdy0yIRF_rTZOVKcgNy5vEHBubBSWgCda0bu7TQKXRs4

TT Course #10 “Active Learning in the Classroom”

Trainer:   Assistant Prof. Serob Khachatryan  (YSU Faculty of Philosophy and Psychology, Department of History of Philosophy)

Overall 19 lecturers from the Yerevan State University Philosophy and Psychology, History, Economics, Armenian Philology participated in the training. Trainings days were held on 11 February - 4 March 2019.

Before the launch of the training the course materials were developed in cooperation with 2 trainers of “Active learning in Flipped classroom” program.

Training was conducted in alignment with the drafted program. Specificities of Active learning were presented. Participants learnt and practiced digital tools, like Menti and Padlet. In the course of the training thorough discussion of Flipped classroom advantages and disadvantages was held. During the third day the approach of ABD design for course development was presented. On the 4^th day participants practiced ABC course design approach individually or in groups. On the 5^th day of the TT Course the participants presented their revised course syllabi.

In general, the training was successful. As a result of cooperation participants created a new digital approach for ABC Design.  

For video, please, follow the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3u-X3iX06nI&list=PLuK1Dqu4Ra0Lxt6RfQefzQ2l_WwtYMTzS&index=1

TT Course #9 "Blended/Hybrid Teaching"

Trainer: Associate Prof.  Liana Gabrielyan (YSU Faculty of Chemistry, Department of Physical and Colloid Chemistry)

A ten-hour Teacher Training course entitled “Blended/Hybrid Teaching”, conducted by Liana Gabrielyan (Associate Professor at the Faculty of Chemistry, Chair of Physical and Colloids Chemistry of YSU), took place from 18 February to 4 March 2019 at YSU. The main objective of this training course was to impart knowledge and experience, obtained at the Training of Trainers (TOT) Course at FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences of Graz (Austria), with 12 colleagues from different faculties of the YSU: the Faculty of Chemistry, the Institute of Pharmacy and the Faculty of Biology.

During the five days’ intensive course the lectures got acquainted with the new and innovative teaching and learning methods, such as blended and emergent learning, Moodle platform, Trello, e-portfolio, Project-based management etc. The main goal of the course was the implementation of the new technological tools in the learning and teaching process to improve the overall productivity of education and students’ activity.

During the meeting the participants have been introduced to the main concept of blended learning, the new role of educator as E-moderator and facilitator, five-stage models of online teaching and learning, the main purpose of E-portfolio, the reflection in the learning process, usage instructions of Moodle online platform. The participants were given opportunity to implement their knowledge into practice. In the course of the training all teachers were involved in teamwork to discuss and present the main outcome from each training day. They performed various tasks, electronic activities such as e-tivities, added activities and filling up of the resources of their courses on Moodle platform, etc. The lecturers were interested in the opportunity of implementing blended learning, as a hybrid of traditional and online learning, particularly in natural sciences courses.

At the end of the training the participants have prepared and presented a group project, summarizing the new methods and information received from the trainer. It was not just a training, it was a platform for interchanging ideas, new approaches and individual experiences.

For videos of this TT Course please refer to the links below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM9dRUEUSVU&list=PLuK1Dqu4Ra0Lxt6RfQefzQ2l_WwtYMTzS&index=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BbmJpggFZg&list=PLuK1Dqu4Ra0Lxt6RfQefzQ2l_WwtYMTzS&index=2

TT Course #8  “Active Learning in Flipped Classroom”

Trainer: Academic Secretary of Yerevan State University, Associate Prof. Menua Soghomonyan (YSU Faculty of International Relations, Department of Political Institutions and Processes)

A 5-day training course “Active learning in Flipped classroom” was taught to more than a dozen of teachers from Yerevan State University faculties of International Relations, Journalism, Sociology and Orient Studies. The program and the schedule of the course together with reading materials and a guide to key concepts of active learning and flipped classroom had been provided them well beforehand. Results and impacts of the course were discussed after each day’s session.

1^st day: PRINTeL project, its aims and intended outcomes were briefly presented to the participants. The structure, schedule, aims and outcomes also were briefly presented and discussed. The concept of active learning was introduced and its meaning was discussed in the context of achievement of higher order outcomes in Bloom’s taxonomy. Padlet toolkit was presented and a group exercise on active learning experience and future plans was completed.

The participants read about a number of active learning techniques and methods making notes about whether they fully or partly use them or do not use yet but wish to use. Then those methods and techniques were classified according to their complexity level (both in methodological and in high technological means) on active learning grids in group works. The results of group works were presented by the participants.

2^nd day: The model “Flipped Classroom” was presented and discussed. A group exercise on what students do before, during and after classes using Padlet toolkit was completed. An exercise using Mentimeter also was completed. Then the participants were taught to create a video material converting their PPT lectures into video with their voice recorded.

3^rd day: Some of the participants were happy to announce that they already used some active learning methods and techniques. Absence of corresponding equipment and traditional form of classroom design were counted as major problems. The University College London ABC learning design was introduced and a long lasting workshop was completed. On a pair basis the participants mapped their teaching course syllabi with the help of the provided learning types (acquisition, discussion, investigation, collaboration, practice and production) and activities.

4^th day: The concept of the Linkoping University DEF course development lab was introduced and discussed. The participants redesigned parts of their course syllabi. The trainer circulated and provided methodological assistance. The participants were assigned to prepare PPT presentations on their redesigned parts of course syllabi.

5^th day: The redesigned parts of course syllabi were presented, discussed and amended.  

For videos, please refer to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1IuUYGHBlU&list=PLuK1Dqu4Ra0Lxt6RfQefzQ2l_WwtYMTzS&index=3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCTKcV9I5qs&list=PLuK1Dqu4Ra0Lxt6RfQefzQ2l_WwtYMTzS&index=2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1omHcJrBNUg&list=PLuK1Dqu4Ra0Lxt6RfQefzQ2l_WwtYMTzS&index=1

TT Course #7 "Active Learning in the Flipped Classroom"

Trainer: Associate Prof. Gor Aleksanyan (YSU Faculty of Geography and Geology, Department of Service)

A five-day Teacher Training course entitled “Active Learning in the Flipped Classroom” conducted by Gor Aleksanyan (Associate Prof. at the Faculty of Geography and Geology/Service of YSU) took place at Yerevan State University from the 11^th to 25^th of February, 2019.During the trainings the concept of Active Learning was presented to the participants and applied.

24 lecturers from the Faculty of Geography and Geology have been trained according to the methodology of active learing. In the course of the TT Course the following issues were discussed: the concept of active learning, its methods, tools (both digital and non-digital), the idea of “Flipped Classroom” and its toolkit, the use of digital technologies, the constituents of the “ABC Learning design”, the “DEF lab” method aimed at the improvement of teaching & learning.

Particular emphasis was placed on the use of digital technology and student-centered teaching methods in T&L. During the meeting the participants of the TT Course were offered a chance to study a table-system tool that authentically presented the active learning component involved in the improved teaching and learning process. The tool had been developed by the YSU team of Training of Trainers (TOT) course participants.

The training was constructed and held according to the concept of Active Learing: the participants “learnt by doing”.

To find out more about the TT Course you can watch the video by following the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KSmoHF9IzQ4&index=1&list=PLuK1Dqu4Ra0Lxt6RfQefzQ2l_WwtYMTzS&fbclid=IwAR1ITU0LeZHCUKuqyo3znXYTgHtjT2_hwqjucjq75t8d5xobHEgm0T9OSgE

TT Course #6 “Video as a learning and teaching tool”

Trainer: Assistant Professor Ani Simonyan (YSU Faculty of Law, Department of European and International law)

“Video as a learning and teaching tool” training course was held at the faculty of law at Yerevan State University on 11-15 February. During the training course Ani Simonyan, assistant to professor from the chair of European and International law, shared her knowledge and experience of creating and editing video materials gained in Porto University around Erasmus plus PRINTeL project. During the tutorial course the participants were exposed to the technical characteristics of Panopto and opportunities of “Explain everything” program and practiced case studies.

Also, the concept of flipped classroom was presented. Several discussions were held to improve the quality of lectures delivering at the faculty.

TT Course #5 “Blended/Hybrid Teaching”

Trainer: Associate Prof. Anna Aleksanyan (YSU Pedagogy and Education Development Centre, Department of Pedagogy)

A Teacher Training (TT) course entitled “Blended/Hybrid Teaching”, conducted by Anna Aleksanyan (participant of ERASMUS+ PRINTeL Project, Associate Prof. at the Chair of Pedagogy of YSU), took place from 31 January to 14 February, 2019 at YSU. 

The training consisted of five main modules that summarized:

• Theories and models of Blended/Hybrid Teaching;
• The essence of the innovative role of the instructor as a reflective moderator;
• Measures promoting learners' reflection and the peculiarities of applying these measures;
• Project based learning, engaged learning and as well as online tools: E-tivities within this framework;
• The features of the application of “Blended/Hybrid Teaching” in own classroom.

During the trainings within ERASMUS + PRINTEL project, the lecturers from YSU were introduced to the peculiarities of the role of the lecturer as an electronic moderator and reflective performer, as well as the peculiarities of the contemporary methods used in their own classroom and discussed relevant issues. The knowledge gained was particularly important and applicable to learners' reflection support through online folders and other electronic activities or e-tivities, their experience in applying them, and future localization opportunities. The lecturers were also interested in multimedia opportunities, in the process of creating educational materials that can also contribute to the development of learners' motivation and reflection.

The whole week's work was summed up by presenting a group projects and discussing individual experiences. All the participants of the course received certificates of successful participation at the end of the training. In terms of gaining experience in using blended learning, it was also important to get acquainted with electronic learning online tools and to consider them from the perspective of projective learning.

The training was summarized by presenting the self-study projects as well as discussing individual experiences.

TT Course #4 “Active Learning and ICT-enhanced teaching: M-learning and gamification”

Trainer: Associate Prof. Anna Margaryan (YSU Faculty of Law, Department of Criminal Law)

A training course on “Active Learning and ICT-enhanced teaching: M-learning and gamification” was held at YSU faculty of Law from February 4 to 8, 2019, by Anna Margaryan, participant of "Erasmus+PRINTeL" project. The training was attended by 20 lecturers/professors representing all chairs of YSU faculty of Law.

The importance of active learning, its opportunities and possible means of application were highlighted during the training. The use of mobile phones and gamification in the learning process was in special focus.

During the five days of the training the lecturers got acquainted with innovative learning tools such as Canva, Sli-do, Kahoot, Mentimeter, Polleverywhere, Adobe Spark video, as well as the principles, elements and options of using gamification (i.e. Moot Court, Escape Room). The participants were introduced to the techniques of creating QR code and were asked to create QR codes for their courses.

Participants had the opportunity to experimentally test the methods presented, including the Polleverywhere, Sli-do, and Kahoot programs, to prepare and show short films in Adobe Spark Video, as well as take part in the Escape Room featured training. The active participation and involvement of the teaching staff in the training was a vivid proof of the fact that the proposed methods will be useful and effective also for the students learning process, as well.

TT Course #3 "Active Learning in Higher Educational Institution"

Trainer: Assistant Prof. Gohar Madoyan (YSU Faculty of Romance and Germanic Phylology, Department of English Philology)

The five-day training course at YSU Romance and Germanic Philology titled Active Learning in Higher Educational Institutions on February 4-8, 2019, brought together various linguists specializing in different fields of linguistics – lexicology, theoretical grammar, pragmatics, etc.

 The participants were introduced with the theoretical fundamentals of the methodology of active learning, as well as its role in promoting students’ further involvement and more active participation in the overall process of education.

Throughout the training course the theory was coupled with practical assignments. Certain active learning tools were introduced to put the theory into practice in the academic environment.

Owing to the fact that the group of trainees mostly consisted of linguists, the assignments were designed so that they could best benefit students of language departments. The localized tasks helped the trainees to better feel the need for the frequent implementation of active learning methodology in the academic setting.

TT Course #2 "Application of Active Learning Methods in Classroom"

Trainer: Dr. Karen Trchunyan (YSU Faculty of Biology, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Biotechnology) 

During one-week training (04-08 February, 2019) 15 participants from different departments of the Faculty of Biology (Botany & Mycology; Human & Animal Physiology; Genetic & Cytology; Zoology; Biochemistry, Microbiology & Biotechnology; Biophysics; Ecology & Nature Protection) have been trained.

In accordance with the syllabus, introduction to active learning and further explanation of its application in STEM sciences, especially in Biology, were discussed. Moreover, such an online tool as Mentimeter was introduced and used, so that the trainees could evaluate the possibilities of its further application in their own subjects.

Especially for Biologists www.ibiology.org it was suggested to see how video materials (one of important methods of active learning for visualization of the subject) can be applied in everyday lectures or lab courses.

During the training 4 different working groups were formed to make their own subject via applying the methods and information received from the trainer. Using ADDIE, TPACK, SMART models and other methods on last day groups made presentations. Overall the training has received positive feedback from the participants and the group of 15 lecturers decided to meet next time in mid-March to share experience about applying knowledge received in the course of the training.

TT Course #1 "Active Learning with Special Focus on Technology Enhanced Collaborative Learning"

Trainer: Associate Prof. Lilit Sargsyan (YSU Faculty of Romance and Germanic Philology, Second Department of English Language)

The TT course was scheduled for the period of 29 January 2019 – 5 February 2019 and was devoted to some of the aspects of Innovative Pedagogy with a special focus on Active Learning.

The materials were adapted in compliance with the needs of the target audience, i.e. the ESP teachers of N2 English language department of YSU. The PowerPoint presentations were planned in a way that the participants would be able to be actively engaged in the learning process and naturally contribute to various activities, which were meant to be eventually included in the teaching repertoire of the trainees. By the end of each workshop the trainees had a chance to exchange their impressions pertaining to the efficacy of the recommended approaches in the atmosphere of open and productive discussion.

The success in maintaining the participants’ steady interest and curiosity in different aspects of innovative teaching methods, as well as their forthcoming and positive engagement in role-playing, brainstorming, mind-mapping and group presentation was conditioned by Lilit Sargsyan’s proactive planning and expertly used off-the-cuff teaching tools. Moreover, the participants were successful in demonstrating the anticipated results thanks to their commitment to lifelong learning. Otherwise, the 5-day intensive TT course would have seemed hasty to the trainees and all the efforts might as well be futile.

By the end of the TT course some of the participants expressed their willingness to go deeper into the subject matter, to probe and test the freshly learned techniques under the mentorship of the trainer and collaboratively work on the actual adaptation of the proposed tools for their learners.

All in all, the TT course proved to be highly efficient and rose great interest in Innovative and Active learning due to the participants’ very positive word-of-mouth promotion of the course among colleagues.

For more information, please, refer to the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrsz5IvZmhg&list=PLuK1Dqu4Ra0Lxt6RfQefzQ2l_WwtYMTzS