- Angola, Instituto Superior de Ciencias da Educação - Filled
- Burkina Faso, International Institute for Water & Environmental Engineering 2iE
- Burundi, University of Burundi - Filled
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Democratic Republic of Congo, Congo American Language Institute -
Ethiopia, Gondar University - Filled - Guinea, University of Conakry/National Institute for Research and Pedagogy - Filled
- Malawi, Mzuzu University - Filled
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Mauritania, Ecole Nationale d'Adminstration - Under consideration - Mozambique - Filled/Confirmed Renewal
- Namibia, Polytechnic of Namibia - Under consideration
- Rwanda, Ministry of Education - Filled
- Senegal , Ministry of Education - Filled
- South Africa, University of Fort Hare - Filled
- South Africa, University of Pretoria
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Swaziland, University of Swaziland - Filled - Togo, University of Lomé/INSE/American Corner - Filled/Confirmed Renewal
Angola
City Luanda/Lubango
Host Institution Instituto Superior de Ciencias da Educação
Type of Project Senior Fellow
Project Dates Mid-February 2009 – Mid-November 2009 Project Focus
ESP Journalism, Media, English for Writing, Teaching Methodologies, Needs Assessment, Curriculum Development Project Description
The EL Fellow will conduct needs assessment at the two English teacher-training institutes of Agostinho Neto University (located in Luanda and Lubango) with the view of establishing graduate programs. S/he will also assist the current undergraduate programs at the two sister institutions by conducting classroom teaching, curriculum development and teaching material selection, and evaluation of students' major problems in learning English and revise used modules and programs as needed. The EL Fellow will divide his/her time equally between both institutions. The EL Fellow will organize training/seminars/workshops to enhance the capacity of host institutions' English lecturers. Angolan English teachers rarely get profession-enhancing training opportunities. They will greatly benefit from workshops and seminars on new teaching methodologies and techniques tailored to their needs. This will also boost their moral and motivation and help improve the institutions’ teacher retention abilities (Note: English-teaching institutions have very low teacher retention rates, as these teachers are sought by better paying and more challenging work elsewhere, especially the oil companies). The EL Fellow will contribute ideas and expertise to establish a multimedia language lab that will help students improve their English language skills in listening, reading and writing. S/he will also advice the two host institution libraries to improve their English-language related materials and resources and services, including by identifying teaching and studying materials such as books, software, audio and video tapes to supplement the language lab. [top]
Burkina Faso
City Ouagadougou
Host Institution International Institute for Water & Environmental Engineering 2iE
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-September 2008 – Mid-July 2009 Project Focus
Engineering, English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Proficiency Exams Project Description
The EL Fellow will continue to teach and train other instructors to teach the English courses in the Bachelor's degree program (levels L2, L3) and the Master's degree program (level M1). In addition, English training for first year Bachelor's degree candidates (L1) will be added; the EL Fellow needs to develop and teach curriculum for them in correlation to existing L2 and L3 curricula. 2iE has decided that last year degree candidates will need to attain a prescribed English proficiency level (based on TOEFL scores) in order to be granted their diplomas. The EL Fellow will develop a plan to help last year students meet this requirement. The EL Fellow will also continue to develop a sustainable English-speaking community within 2iE by playing a lead role in the 2iE English Toastmaster's Club and by organizing courses and seminars to improve faculty English proficiency. The EL Fellow will also be coordinating the work of other English instructors that 2iE brings on board to assure the sustainability of their English program. The EL Fellow will also play a role in helping 2iE in their pursuit of developing academic exchange programs. This year 2iE has its first American visiting researcher and plans to host an American Fulbright professor in engineering who will give subject courses in English. 2iE is also sending students abroad to Anglophone institutions and needs the EL Fellow's participation in the evaluation of theses and other projects or reports produced by these students in support of their degree programs. In the next 2-3 years, 2iE will increase its recruitment of faculty and staff. In keeping with its bilingual mandate, 2iE will be establishing English proficiency standards as part of its hiring policy. The EL Fellow will be consulted on English assessment/evaluation methods for hiring. [top] Burundi
City Bujumbura
Host Institution University of Burundi
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates August 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
American Literature, English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Proficiency Exams, Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques, ESP, Teacher Training Project Description
The primary objective of the EL Fellow at the University of Burundi will be to provide teachers and students with the English language skills they will need to participate in Burundi’s economic and political development. Toward this goal, it is hoped that the EL Fellow will teach up to 20 classroom hours per week in the areas of advanced English language skills, American Literature, Linguistics, and English teaching methodologies. Additionally, the EL Fellow will assist the university staff in curriculum and materials development, teacher training, workshops and seminars and, lastly, preparation for the TOEFL examinations required for entry into US institutes of higher learning. At the request of the university, a mentoring program with the EL Fellow can be explored to assist students in the development of thesis and doctoral papers in the English language domain. Additionally, the EL Fellow will have the opportunity to liaise with education professionals at all levels to expand Burundian capabilities in educational leadership, team-building and program administration. Finally, the EL Fellow may also be engaged in instruction in fields where knowledge of English is a necessity such as management, economics and tourism, as well as test design, research, student advising and other outreach projects. In partnership with the US Embassy, the EL Fellow will be expected to organize teacher training seminars, helping educators at the university, primary, secondary and adult education levels to create frameworks for English programs, building teacher capacity, improving curriculum development and productive lesson-planning. As the Embassy does not have an Information Resource Center, nor is it the sponsor of an American Corner or an American Cultural Center, the EL Fellow, in conjunction with the Embassy will have an opportunity to direct extra-curricular English language activities amongst the university students and the Burundian population. The EL Fellow can assist in hosting events which highlight American values and culture such as movie nights and lectures. The EL Fellow will be a welcome participant and contributor to a regular forum, initiated by the Embassy, for the practice of the English language, using conversation, listening comprehension activities, and debate as tools for advancing competency. The Embassy is to be a sponsor of an educational advising office in a local English language training center. An EL Fellow can assist the Embassy and the training center in creating an information resource center for educational materials, and a library for reading and media materials spotlighting American themes, venues, interests and ideas. [top] Democratic Republic of Congo
City Lubumbashi
Host Institution Congo American Language Institute
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 - June 2009 Project Focus
Teaching Methodologies Project Description
The EL Fellow will be responsible for teaching as part of the US Embassy's direct English teaching program in Lubumbashi. The EL Fellow will have input into the curriculum, and training of the teaching staff, and will assist in evaluating other teachers. The EL Fellow will also work with outside organizations (NGOs, the Ministry and inspectors) to conduct training for secondary school teachers. S/he will also help develop materials for integrating substantive information into customized teaching materials. The EL Fellow may also participate in the Embassy's Access English Microscholarship program, including enrichment activities. The EL Fellow will work with English Clubs and the American Corner coordinator to carry out cultural activities on an ongoing basis. S/he will also assist with cultural enrichment activities for the English Access Microscholarship program. [top] Ethiopia
City Gondar
Host Institution Gondar University
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-September 2008 – Mid-July 2009 Project Focus
American Culture, American Literature, English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Journalism, Teacher Training Project Description
In both semesters the EL Fellow will teach Spoken English, help in the management of the English Language Improvement Center (ELIC), work with students in the English Language Club, and help with the development and revision of curriculum. These are the areas the current EL Fellow is working on. In the 2008-2009 academic year, the US Embassy plans to conduct several regional workshops for English teachers in various regional capitals of Ethiopia. The EL Fellow will participate in these workshops as a planner, resource person and presenter. Efforts to promote and encourage women’s education will be vital as females comprise only 10% of the 10,000 students now enrolled. Statistics show that many female students drop out due to frustration, low grades, and difficulties in the classroom. The university is already investing time and resources into the ELIC to make it stronger and it is expected that the EL Fellow’s contribution will be paramount to the development and implementation of the programs (through the medium of English) that increase assertiveness, improve academic performance, and reduce attrition among female students. The EL Fellow will also manage the ELIC. This center aims to help improve the language skills of students, faculty and staff by introducing American teaching techniques and approaches to learning; to facilitate the exchange of ideas and approaches to teaching among teachers of English; and to improve the level of English among staff at the University. The EL Fellow will assist with the English Language Club. A new venture at Gondar University, the ELC is a student-run organization dedicated to improving the English language abilities of all students. The focus of the club is on expressing Ethiopian culture through English mediums, learning about English-speaking cultures through films, music and literature, and preparing for TOEFL and IELTS exams. [top] Guinea
City Sonfonia
Host Institution University of Conakry/National Institute for Research & Pedagogy
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates August 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
Teaching Methodologies, ELT, Curriculum Development for ESP Project Description
The EL Fellow will teach in the English Language Department (CELA) at the University of Conakry at Sonfonia. The EL Fellow will also be working with the Director of evening classes and his team to refurbish the existing after-hour ESL program for adults, youth, government employees, and other professionals who seek to improve their English language abilities. The EL Fellow will evaluate where the program is now and help to develop a strategy of where the program should go from here to achieve the desired objectives. The EL Fellow will carry out the following: teach ESL classes 15 hours per week, undergraduate courses; assist with curriculum development for English for specific purposes courses, such as communications skills for lawyers, diplomats, bankers, accountants, etc. At the National Institute for Research and Pedagogy (INRAP), the EL Fellow will conduct occasional in-service training for English instructors, and facilitate occasional ESL workshops for both tertiary and secondary school teachers. The EL Fellow will help INRAP in doing and improving curricular design. [top] Malawi
City Mzuzu
Host Institution Mzuzu University
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates January – October 2009 Project Focus
English for Writing, English for Speaking, Methodology, TOT Project Description
The EL Fellow Program at Mzuzu University will equip students and future teacher trainers with suitable skills in composition writing, comprehension and aptitude exams, and interactive learning. The EL Fellow will be based at Mzuzu University (Mzuni) and will work very closely with Professor Boston Soko, Department Head, Languages and Literature. The department is divided into two components, French and English. The English component deals primarily with language and communication, literature, report writing, essay writing, drama, phonetics and phonology, methodology and applied English teaching methods. It will be ideal if the EL Fellow arrives in early January 2009, for the first semester. The EL Fellow will primarily focus on classroom instruction for the first semester, and then the second semester Mzuni conducts academic assessments. The EL Fellow will be best positioned to work with the last year students as they prepare for teaching practice and final exams. The first semester will primarily consist of orientation to different writing styles and techniques, as most of the writing at university level remains quite weak. Students often write in the passive voice and the flow in their written compositions is quite weak. In October, the EL Fellow can engage more into writing workshops and conducting trainer of trainers’ sessions, and teaching upper level courses. The remaining part of the semester, the Fellow could concentrate more on helping the students with test taking techniques, confidence building in terms of written and spoken communication skills; then finish with preparations for the teaching practicum. The Fellow could also encourage some of the lecturers and students to read the Forum Magazine and contribute articles for publication. The EL Fellow Program would be ideal preparing the students with the necessary skills before they partake in teaching practicum at the secondary schools. Professor Soko suggested that the EL Fellow spend a considerable amount of time training the students on how to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English. The EL Fellow will be expected to develop and conduct writing workshops with the student teachers; teach advanced communication, methodology and practicum courses; conduct workshops on test taking techniques and strategies at the American Corner, Mzuzu University; conduct train the trainer workshops for junior and senior lectures at Mzuni; and work closely with the Department of Languages and Literature, and Education in building their capacity in the areas of training, communication and methodology [top] Mauritania
City Nouakchott
Host Institution Ecole Nationale d'Adminstration
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 - June 2009 Project Focus
Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques, Teacher Training Project Description
The EL Fellow's primary duty will be to work with the senior staff of the Ecole Nationale d'Administration to develop and professionalize its ET cadre and establish core curricula for its various ET programs. It is understood that the EL Fellow will advise the ENA staff on the development of a professional library, organization of the ET faculty, and on the materials and equipment necessary for a fully functioning, contemporary ET staff. Direct teaching will not extend beyond 10/15 hours per week. These will be directed at Methodology/Technique sessions with faculty. Any undergraduate programs will be demonstration sessions for the faculty. Although the EL Fellow will be engaged in a number of projects, the primary goal will be a coherent database of the national ET personnel inventory and the organization, under Mauritanian auspices of an independent National Association of English Professionals. [top] Namibia
City Windhoek
Host Institution Polytechnic of Namibia
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates February 2009 - November 2009 Project Focus
English Communication, Writing, Reading, Materials Development Project Description
An EL Fellow will be extremely valuable in supporting the Department of Communications and providing further consultation to the CTL. While the Department of Communications will be the EL Fellow's "home," it is expected that the EL Fellow will consult with other Departments and even outside of the Polytechnic with the broader community. The EL Fellow’s duties will be divided as follows: teaching in the Department of Communications, consultation to the CTL, and outreach to the secondary education system. Teaching (50%): - The EL Fellow will spend 50% of time teaching in the Department of Communications
- Specific course work will include English Communication Modules
- Review of Continuous Assessment and Final exam papers
Consultation to the CTL (30%): - Fellow will provide expert instruction and advice to the recently established CTL, improving tutor performance
- Fellow will gather and develop materials for use in the Reading and Writing Center and in the Faculty Resource Center; these include training materials, tutoring materials and handouts, and faculty-support materials for content-area lecturers
- Fellow will also work with content-area lecturers on ways to make classes more accessible to non-native English speaking students and on strategies for adding more reading and writing across the curriculum; Fellow will mentor a group of lecturers on their course design and teaching methods to help them improve their courses
- Fellow will plan and conduct periodic workshops for faculty to address teaching challenges
- Fellow will also assist the CTL director with already established workshops such as weekly CTL Sessions, the New Academic Staff Induction and the annual Great Teacher’s Workshop
Outreach (20%): - Fellow will assist NETA with its activities, which might include workshops outside of the Polytechnic
- Fellow will work with the Khomas Region ESL Subject-Area Advisor to design and conduct weekly, professional skills development workshops for secondary school educators in the Windhoek area.
Division of Workload / Work Schedule - Teaching: 20 hours per week
- CTL Consultation and Support: 12 hours per week
- Outreach: 8 hours per week
[top] Rwanda
City Kigali
Host Institution Ministry of Education
Type of Project Senior Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques, Teacher Training, TOT, Materials Development Project Description
The EL Fellow will provide support to the Ministry of Education staff for the development and implementation of in-service training for primary school English teachers. The focus will be on assisting the Ministry to set up an in-service training system that will enable teachers to regularly access quality in–service training as well as training the trainers. The EL Fellow will also help in the development of appropriate classroom materials/teaching aids. S/he will provide advice on other areas that have impact on English teaching and learning like assessment and curriculum and where possible provide the necessary expertise. In addition to working with the Ministry of Education, the EL Fellow will be required to work with other institutions like the General Inspectorate of Education, National Curriculum Development Centre, the National Examination Council and the Teacher Training Collages in the course of developing the training of trainers’ materials, training and in the development of teaching aids. [top] Senegal
City Dakar
Host Institution Ministry of Education
Type of Project Senior Fellow
Project Dates Mid-September 2008 – Mid-July 2009 Project Focus
Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques, Teacher Training, TOT, Curriculum Development, Needs Assessment Project Description
The EL Fellow will work closely with the Department of English at the Senegalese Ministry of Education and its pedagogical advisors and regional inspectors. The EL Fellow will provide teacher training and training of trainers' seminars and workshops at various tertiary institutions and teacher training colleges in Senegal, Mali, Mauritania, and Guinea. The EL Fellow will assist the aforementioned institutions with program design, providing information on modern teaching methods, and revising curriculum guidelines through consultations and presenting seminars and workshops. The EL Fellow will prepare workshops and presentations based on the requests from US Embassies in the region as well as conduct needs assessments during initial visits to the institutions. The EL Fellow will collaborate with English teachers' associations in the region and advise teachers who are interested in creating such organizations. The EL Fellow will participate in regional and national English language conferences and seminars. The EL Fellow will present seminars on a variety of topics at American Corners in the region at the request of US Embassies and the RELO. [top]
South Africa
City Alice
Host Institution University of Fort Hare
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-January – Mid-November 2009
Project Focus
English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Research, Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques Project Description
The EL Fellow will teach in the Education Faculty's undergraduate program (B.Ed) which does teacher preparation for High School Teaching (Further Education and Training - FET). Specifically, the EL Fellow will teach "English for Communication" which targets mostly first-year students and focuses on specific skills and competences required of teachers across all disciplines; and English Methods courses, which focus on ESL methods and English as a first language and medium of instruction. Five to eight contact hours per week of classroom teaching. The methodology courses are introductory language teaching methodology classes which are designed to give students both practical and theoretical background which will aid them when they are out on their teaching practice. The focus of the courses EDL 211/221 and 311/321 is that language learning is contextualized and taught as a whole rather than individual linguistic pieces. These courses also focus on the fact that language learning must be across the curriculum and therefore there is a focus on content based language instruction. The MEN 411 course is an exit level course for the Bachelor of Education final year students and the bulk of this course is based on materials design and curriculum development for English language teaching. In this course students create an integrated unit tied to the South African NCS. EDS 111/122 "English for Communication" is a first year course focused on English for Academic Purposes mainly for teachers. This is a basic English skills class helping students become better writers, readers and speakers so that they can succeed at the university. In addition, the EL Fellow will develop curriculum and teacher support materials for ESL teaching; engage in research; write support projects in the faculty; be involved in community engagement projects with high school learners (mostly projects to improve performance on the high stakes matriculation tests at the end of high school). [top]
South Africa
City Pretoria
Host Institution University of Pretoria
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-January – Mid-November 2009
Project Focus
Speaking, Curriculum Revisions, Assessments, Teaching Literacy, Methods of Teaching Project Description
The EL Fellow will co-teach "Language Across the Curriculum," an undergraduate university course that all second-year Education students take as part of their teacher training. The focus of the course is classroom communication, with the emphasis on the fact that in South Africa, where fewer than ten percent of the population has English as a first language, teachers of all subjects must also be English language teachers. In addition to co-teaching this class three hours a week, the EL Fellow will help revise the existing curriculum for the course, and explore other assessment opportunities in the course. Secondary EL Fellow duties will include improving practical output of the course - student community projects in disadvantage schools and communities; researching and co-writing papers on curriculum revision and implementation; assisting in an advisory capacity in the design of a course on teaching literacy; and giving guest presentations and demonstrations on ESL methodology and TESOL in general. [top]
Swaziland
City Kwaluseni
Host Institution University of Swaziland
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-August 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Journalism Project Description
The presence of an EL Fellow at the University of Swaziland (UNISWA) would help the US Embassy to meet the growing requests for TESOL programs from various educational institutions in the Kingdom. Although English in an official language in Swaziland, many graduates lack advanced English language skills. Both print and broadcast media suffer as a result. UNISWA has a three-year journalism diploma, which it is preparing to upgrade to a Bachelor’s degree in 2009. The EL Fellow will teach English for journalism and media to enable the students in the department to use the English skills professionally in their future employment. The EL Fellow will teach theoretical courses (research methods), practical courses (print, television and radio journalism), or combination of the two. Lecturers usually have classroom contact of approximately nine hours per week. Maximum class size is twenty two students. The department has recently upgraded its technical equipment (computers, TV camera, and mini disc recorder). The EL Fellow will also be responsible for creating and overseeing a UNISWA newspaper or newsletter. This paper will be the first of its kind in Swaziland and will give aspiring journalists an opportunity to hone their skills before joining the workforce. Together with other Faculty members, the EL Fellow will develop appropriate teaching materials, assignments, and test materials. The US Embassy will set up programs at the American Corner in Nhlangano and at the Embassy auditorium where the EL Fellow will teach English language. The programs at these two locations will focus on strengthening English language skills, with emphasis on reading, speaking, and writing. Programs could include Internet training for TESOL teachers, English conversation groups, Debate Clubs, and library skills. The Embassy will incorporate opportunities to discuss the US culture, society and education into the EL Fellow’s activities. This could be a springboard for classroom debates, essay exercises, skits. The EL Fellow will also be involved with the following activities: testing, materials development, curriculum development, and assessment. The EL Fellow will work closely with the US Embassy, the Educational Advisor, and with the Swaziland Library Services and Library Association to implement programs at the American Corner which is situated in the National Library in Nhlangano, southern Swaziland. [top] Togo
City Lomé
Host Institution University of Lomé/INSE/American Corner
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-September 2008 – Mid-July 2009 Project Focus
American Culture, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques Project Description
The EL Fellow will plan and lead a variety of activities for the American Corner at the University of Lome. Programs include an American film series, an English conversation club, a composition class for fourth year students in the English department, and periodic workshops for high school and University English teachers. The EL Fellow will spend approximately 10-12 hours per week on American Corner programs. The EL Fellow will also teach a master class at the University teacher training institute (INSE). The institute has just implemented a bachelor's degree in Education. The EL Fellow will teach a master class on English language teaching techniques for third and fourth year students from the English department who have enrolled in the teacher training program. The master class will be divided into two or three sections depending on the number of enrolled students. The EL Fellow will spend approximately 4-6 hours per week at the teacher training institute. [top] |
