The Modern Classroom
Practical Classroom Management for English Teachers
A focused three-hour teacher training in Santo Domingo on practical classroom management, structured around three areas: programme, people, and proficiency.
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About This Event
This three-hour, in-person training is a focused edition of The Modern Classroom, built around the same three areas — the three P's — that structure the full programme. The first, Programme, addresses the clarity of the lesson itself. The second, People, considers both sides of the room: the bad habits we teachers fall into, and how to understand student silence better. The third, Proficiency, sets out effective ways to teach mixed-level classes and to see whether the language is actually moving. Across the afternoon (16:00–19:00), each area gets its own working block combining methodology, demonstration, and a collaborative exercise, with a coffee break in the middle, and the close brings all three together in a single integrated activity. The training is practical, participatory, and grounded in real classroom experience, and is open to teachers with at least a B1 level of English.
Who Should Attend
What You'll Gain
- A repeatable way to structure lessons so students always know what they are doing and why
- A practical approach to identifying unhelpful teaching habits and reading what student silence actually means
- Workable lesson structures for genuinely mixed-level groups, and ways to track real language gains
- One integrated activity that puts programme, people, and proficiency into a single lesson
- Training materials, a coffee break, and a certificate of completion issued at the close
Programme Schedule
Welcome & framing
What makes a classroom “modern” in 2026, and the three areas this session is built around.
Programme — structuring lessons and syllabus decisions
How lesson structure, pace, and sequencing create the clarity students need to follow a lesson and stay with it — and what that means for the decisions behind a syllabus.
People — managing dynamics, participation, and rapport
Identifying the habits teachers fall into without noticing, reading student silence accurately, and building participation and rapport rather than asking for them.
Coffee break
Proficiency — tracking and building real language gains
Practical approaches for classes where students range across several proficiency levels, and simple ways to check that the language is genuinely developing.
Integrated activity, certificates & photos
One activity that brings programme, people, and proficiency together in a single lesson, followed by certificates and photos.
From Previous Editions
From Previous Trainings
What Teachers Say About Professor Korten's Training
These comments come from teachers at Professor Korten's previous trainings internationally, not from this event.
Thank you very much for the outstanding training session. Your expertise, professionalism, and engaging teaching style made the experience both inspiring and highly informative. I greatly appreciated the valuable knowledge and practical insights you shared with us.
This was the most memorable and useful training I’ve attended.
The training was both interesting and productive. I’m already looking forward to the next workshop.
More feedback from participants
A heartfelt thank you to Professor Christopher Korten for delivering such an impactful and dynamic session. Your insights into modern teaching methodologies are incredibly motivating and highly valuable for contemporary education.
The training was both inspiring and highly informative, and I truly appreciated your practical insights. I left the session feeling motivated to continue developing as a teacher. I am very grateful for the opportunity to learn from you.
Thank you so much. I really enjoyed your training. It was so interesting and different from other trainings I’ve attended. I hope I’ll have the opportunity to attend another one of your trainings.
Thank you very much, Professor. Thank you for your knowledge and, most importantly, for the incredible energy you shared with us.
Your Presenter
Professor Christopher Korten
Oxford & Cambridge · International Teacher Trainer & Consultant
With over twenty years of international experience across five continents, Professor Korten works with universities, institutions, and educators worldwide to raise the standard of English language teaching. His events combine rigorous academic foundations with immediately applicable classroom strategies.
Event Partner
Professor Sabino Morla
Professor of English, Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD)
Professor Morla teaches English at the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo and works internationally as a speaker and teacher trainer. He is co-hosting this session in Santo Domingo.
Secure Your Place
Registration details for this event.
$20 USD, paid in full at registration — there is no deposit option. Includes training materials, a coffee break, and a certificate of completion. Group discounts available — special rates on request. For group or institutional bookings, contact professorkorten@gmail.com.
Book Your SpotAbout the Trainer
Professor Christopher Korten is an Oxford and Cambridge graduate, international teacher trainer, and educational consultant. He has trained over 2,000 educators and delivered guest lectures and workshops across Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas.
Full bio →Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost, and how do I pay?
The training costs $20 USD. It is a single full payment made at the time of registration — there is no deposit or split-payment option.
What time does it start and finish?
16:00 to 19:00 — three hours, including a coffee break. Certificates are issued at the close, so plan to stay to the end.
Where exactly is the venue?
The session is planned for the Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo (UASD). The building and room are confirmed by email after registration.
What level of English do I need?
The training is delivered in clear English and is suitable for teachers at B1 level or above.
Will materials be provided?
Yes. All session materials and slides are shared with participants after the training.
Can I get a certificate?
Yes. Certificates are issued at the close of the session.
Have Questions About This Event?
Reach out directly — we're happy to help with group bookings, institutional invoicing, or any other questions.