ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL PURPOSES (EPP) TRAINING COURSE FOR SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS
Arsenia A Allam
Associate Professor, Rizal Technological University; Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, Phillipines
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The continuing implementation of the new K-12 Curriculum in the Philippines has prompted the teachers to face changes particularly those in the English programs. The inclusion of EAP (English for Academic Purposes) and EPP (English for Professional Purposes) as subject offerings to grades 11 and 12 has challenged the teachers to further their studies and training in language education. This paper attempted to develop an English for Professional Purposes Training Program to enable the Senior High teachers to cope with the curriculum changes and quality them to be ESP practitioners. An assessment survey was administered to identify their language needs, skills and other priorities as potential senior high teachers. Moreover, EAP and EPP course guides from the K-12 curriculum were reviewed to deduce some contents to be utilized as inputs for a course plan, teaching materials, and strategic activities. In the end, evaluation procedures were undertaken of which the results effected some modifications on the course list, topics, and activities of the proposed training course Do not miss UK perfect fake watches on the reliable website! Official AAA replica watches UK are selling at a low price. You can find quality fake watches here.
Keywords:
English; high school teachers; English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
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