Greystones Educational Connections

A Project dedicated to Connecting Students Educators and Languages

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Dr. Patricia Morris (Minton) brings over 20 years' experience as a University Lecturer and Modern Languages Educator/Teacher Trainer to her own Project via Greystones Educational Connections.  Following study, travel and teaching in France and Italy (including TEFL) I completed undergraduate studies in Birmingham U.K. and returned to Dublin to pursue a career in academia and undertake a Masters Degree at Dublin City University and later a PhD (2012) at Trinity College Dublin specialising in Modern Languages Education.  My research interests include learner and teacher awareness and engagement in language learning/teaching; learner motivation; learner training and strategy development; intercultural awareness; and developing learner autonomy in teaching and learning.  I am also interested in the importance of Study-Abroad as an integral component of undergraduate studies for students of all disciplines for the formative and learning opportunities to be gained through living in and experiencing a different culture.  

Programmes for Academic Year 2017 - 2018

  • School-based Workshops in French (November to December 2017 / February to May 2018)   

Classroom-based workshops to develop language and linguistic awareness and to encourage accuracy and fluency in language comprehension and use.  Workshops focus on building student motivation through learning strategies for vocabulary development, grammar development, listening skills and speaking skills.  2-hour morning Workshops from 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. during school terms by arrangement.  

  • Summer Language Immersion Abroad in France  (June/July/August 2018)
Language immersion abroad in France for students (aged 15-18) staying with a French family and experiencing French language and culture first-hand.  An excellent opportunity to develop confidence and competence in French and to attain language fluency. In partnership with an Irish study-abroad organisation in France the programme is fully-managed and supervised with airport collection on arrival and departure.  There are no formal classes.  Students engage in activities with their host family.  Places available during Summer months from July for 2/4/6 weeks.  Programme Fee payable.  

  • Host-Programme for European Students/Teachers - EFL and Cultural Awareness  
10-day Intensive Programme in English Language (EFL) and Intercultural Awareness - by group arrangement from February 2018

  • Summer Internships in Dublin for US Undergraduate Students
Study-related internships available to undergraduate students currently registered at US Universities and Colleges. Individual tailor-made internships which are fully-supervised.  Self-catering accommodation is available in University residences in Dublin.  Internships are available from May 2018 for the Summer Semester for 8 weeks to 12 weeks by arrangement. Programme Fee payable.  

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