Cultural Exchange Programs
E-TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - ENGLISH TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM
The deadline for applications is October 25, 2009.
The Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy is proud to announce the opening of competition for the sixth offering of its acclaimed E-Teacher courses that train foreign English language professionals in the latest U.S. methods of English language teaching via distance education (see attachment for the description of the seven courses). The seven courses will be offered in the spring of 2010.
The E-Teacher Scholarship Program is designed to improving the quality of English language teaching throughout the world.
Participants are English teaching professionals who receive instruction in the most recent English language teaching methods and techniques, while also being introduced to American educational values. Participants use innovative distance learning technology to interact with U.S. experts.
1. Recruitment: Candidates for E-Teacher scholarships should be teacher trainers or teachers who are working, or plan to work, with one of the seven subjects covered by the courses. They should be highly motivated individuals who are dedicated both to their own professional development and sharing the knowledge gained with colleagues through workshops or professional presentations. Candidates should also be committed to fulfilling the program requirements and completing the course. In addition, candidates should meet the following criteria:
English language skills:
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Ability to do academic work at a U.S. university (an advanced level of reading and writing, roughly equivalent to a minimum TOEFL score of 550);
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General understanding of technical terms in English relating to computers and the Internet;
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Good command of the necessary vocabulary for each of the seven topics.
Computer fundamentals:
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Regular access to e-mail and the Internet;
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Ability to navigate in Windows or other appropriate programs and create a Word document;
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Basic familiarity with the Internet and web browsers;
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Ability to type in English well enough to perform online tasks in real-time and to submit written assignments in a timely manner.
2- Course materials will include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Downloadable or posted syllabi, assignments, and course readings;
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Asynchronous and some synchronous contact between instructors and participants, between other experts and participants, and among participants;
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Lectures via real-time, text, or audio-enhanced text;
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Use of a bulletin board to post notes, assignments, feedback, etc.;
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Information on additional web-based resources; ECA/A/L resources for English teachers.
3- Participant costs are covered through a cooperative agreement between ECA and the consortium of U.S. institutions that conduct the program (University of Maryland, Baltimore County and University of Oregon). This includes tuition and the costs of any course materials sent from the institution, including CD-ROMs and books, for each participant.
4- Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate of participation directly from the course providers.
5- A component of the cooperative agreement includes a 3-week professional development workshop in the U.S. in the summer of 2010. Twenty-six of the online course participants will be selected to participate in the workshop.
For full description of the seven courses, please click here.
For application form, please click here.
For any inquiries, please contact the Public Affairs Section at the U.S. Embassy (telephone: 755-2452 / 755-2454; or email: PASSanaa@state.gov).
Applications can be submitted via email (PASSanaa@state.gov) or fax (755-2282)
For information on other cultural exchange programs, visit the Embassy website: http://yemen.usembassy.gov/yemen/cep_page.html