A Masterclass for Teachers · Tbilisi · 3 Hours
The Accelerated Classroom
Three Skills That Speed Up Real Learning
Date
June 27, 2026
Time
14:00–17:00
Location
Tbilisi, Georgia
Trainer
Professor Christopher Korten
Limited places available
The Premise
Some Classrooms Move. Others Stall.
The difference is rarely the textbook, the technology, or the students. More often, it is the teacher's leadership, the clarity of the lesson, and the way collaboration is structured.
This masterclass trains all three.
Outcomes
What Teachers Leave With
A working understanding of why leadership accelerates learning
A clarity checklist applicable to any lesson
A mixed-level group-project template
A one-week implementation plan
Programme
180 Minutes. Three Skills.
Each session builds on the last — from leadership and presence, through lesson clarity, to structured collaboration.
The Teacher Who Accelerates
This session focuses on the teacher as a leader, not simply a manager. Participants will explore how teacher presence, timing, and authority influence the pace and energy of a classroom. The session introduces three leadership moves that help teachers create direction, attention, and momentum in lessons.
Key Focus Areas
- The teacher as leader, not manager
- Three leadership moves that change classroom pace
- Presence, pause, and authority in practice
Outcome: Participants will leave with three specific leadership moves they can use in their next class.
The Clarity Advantage
This session examines why clarity is one of the fastest ways to improve learning. Teachers will look at the timeless principles of a clear lesson: what students need to know before they can learn, how unclear instructions slow down progress, and where lessons often lose energy.
Key Focus Areas
- The timeless principles of a clear lesson
- What students need before they can learn
- Diagnosing where lessons lose energy
Outcome: Participants will leave with a clarity checklist they can apply to any lesson.
Break
15 minutes
Mixed Levels, One Strong Class
This session focuses on how to make mixed-level classes more active, fair, and productive. Participants will explore why mixed-level classes often need structured group work the most. They will learn how to design tasks where stronger and weaker students both grow, using clear roles, accountability, and the “no-one-hides” principle.
Key Focus Areas
- Why mixed-level classes need group work most
- Designing tasks where stronger and weaker students both grow
- Roles, accountability, and the “no-one-hides” principle
Outcome: Participants will leave with a working group-project template adapted to their own classes.
From Principles to Monday
The final section brings the masterclass together. Participants will connect leadership, clarity, and collaboration into a practical one-week plan. Each teacher will choose one move from each session and decide how to apply it immediately in their teaching.
Key Focus Areas
- Integration of leadership, clarity, and collaboration
- Personal commitments
- One practical move from each session
- Final questions
Outcome: Participants will leave with a one-week implementation plan they can take home and use immediately.
Your Trainer
Professor Christopher Korten
Professor Korten is an educator, trainer, and speaker with international experience across five continents. His training sessions are practical, participatory, and built around the principle that modern teaching must be communicative, student-centred, and grounded in real classroom application.
About 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
Who is this masterclass for?
This masterclass is designed for practising ESL / EFL teachers, teacher trainers, and language educators at all experience levels who want practical strategies for accelerating classroom learning.
How long is the masterclass?
The masterclass runs for three hours, from 14:00 to 17:00, including a short break.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. All participants receive a certificate of completion signed by Professor Korten.
How much does it cost?
The masterclass costs $25 USD. You can register using the Stripe payment link on the event page.
How can I register?
You can reserve your place using the Stripe payment link on this page, or contact professorkorten@gmail.com for any questions.
June 27, 2026· 14:00–17:00 · Tbilisi, Georgia
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Three-hour masterclass. Practical strategies. Certificate of completion included. $25.
Questions? Contact professorkorten@gmail.com