| Country Mexico
City Mexico City
Host Institution Normal School of Atlacomulco
Project Description The EL Fellow will work with the Normal School of Atlacomulco for the 2007-2008 academic year. This Normal School is unique for its vision and initiative in English language teaching (ELT). Unlike most Normal Schools in Mexico, Atlacomulco requires that the students of the BA in ELT have a high level of English from the very early stages, and English is a graduation requirement. The Normal School has also implemented a pioneering English program in the experimental annex primary school. In an unprecedented effort, Atlacomulco has established its own academic exchange programs with Grossmont Community College and San Diego State University. Both students and teachers visit Grossmont Community College during the summer to perfect their English, learn about the American culture, and improve their knowledge about ELT. Although the students pay for this stay out of their own pockets, the Normal School authorities have supported them by actively seeking agreements of reduced-interest loans with local Mexican banks. The nature of the relationship with SDSU follows quite a different line. In a ground-breaking effort, Atlacomulco is looking to start the first Master’s Degree in TESOL in the Mexican Normal School system. Atlacomulco’s plan is to run the degree as a joint venture for a couple of generations, then take advantage of the knowledge acquired by the new graduate students to create its own Master’s program. [Click here to view full description]
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