March 4, 2019
KCBT ELICOS General English – 21st Century Skills

At KCBT teachers prepare their students for the real world, by giving them global skills necessary for the 21st century whilst learning English at the same time.
Introduction of HOT SKILLS – higher- order thinking skills in which students understand things at a higher level, infer and connect them with other concepts rather than memorizing facts.
Students understand their own strengths and work towards goals to overcome challenges.
• Problem-Solving Skills – students are
given step by step methods to solving problems in all areas of their life,
using real-life examples
• Critical Thinking – students are encouraged to think outside
the box; infer, invent, create, design and ask questions.
• Visual Imagery -Students discover their minds and how to
grasp concepts through visualisation, making movies in their mind.
• Organisational Skills – students are given tools to organise
their thoughts. Mind-maps, time management and study skills help connect their
thoughts, concepts and relationships.
• Team Building – Students learn by working with others.
• Leadership Skills – Students can lead a team in a
project.
• Emotional Intelligence – Students learn to manage their
emotions and the emotions of others to improve their social behaviour.
• Mindfulness – Learn the importance of managing stress in
today’s world through meditation and taking care of one’s overall health and
well-being.
• L.E.A.P (Language Extension & Additional Practice – students
can work with other students regardless of their English levels in special
workshops where the focus may be in a particular skill, e.g. Communication and
Culture (Updates on Immigration, Life in Australia, Further Studies); Academic
Writing Preparation; Employment Skills; Pronunciation through Singing;
Listening for a Purpose.
STUDY ENGLISH AT KCBT AND PREPARE YOURSELF FOR THE MODERN WORLD