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Algeria, University Es Sénia/ENSET -
Egypt, Al Azhar University - Filled -
Egypt, Al Azhar University - Filled -
Egypt, Al Azhar University - Filled -
Egypt, Al Azhar University - Filled - Israel, AMAL Network - Filled
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Israel, ORT Colleges and Schools for Advanced Technologies - Under consideration -
Jordan, Mu'tah University - Cancelled -
Jordan, Aqaba University/AMIDEAST - Filled - Jordan, Hashemite University - Filled/Confirmed Renewal
- Lebanon, IRFAN Schools - Filled/Confirmed Renewal
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Lebanon, Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association - Filled/Confirmed Renewal -
Libya, Academy of Graduate Studies - Filled/Confirmed Renewal -
Libya, Al Fatah University - Filled -
Morocco, École Normale Supérieure/Ministry of Education - Filled/Confirmed Renewal - Oman, University of Nizwa - Filled
- Syria, American Language Center - Under consideration
- Syria, American Language Center - Filled/Confirmed Renewal
- Tunisia, Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis - Filled
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West Bank/Gaza, Bir Zeit University/Ministry of Education - Filled -
Yemen, University of Aden/AMIDEAST - On Hold Algeria Country Algeria
City Oran
Host Institution University Es Sénia/ENSET
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates October 2008 – July 2009 Project Focus
English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, ESP Business English Project Description
The major priority for the EL Fellow will be English for Speaking, Writing, Listening and Reading. If the EL Fellow has experience in English for Specific Purposes, specifically in Business English or Scientific English, this would be the major focus at the second institution (ENSET). The EL Fellow will be expected to bring his/her expertise in teaching language skills like Written Expression, Oral Expression, Reading comprehension, Listening comprehension and Grammar. S/he will be expected to teach for 9 hours a week. The main tasks will include helping the students with their pronunciation, writing and listening skills. Secondary duties will include teaching (2 hours a week) Business English to undergraduate students and scientific English (English for technology students) to post-graduate students (2 hours a week). In addition to his/her teaching duties, the EL Fellow will help ENSET to develop a project on ESP undergraduate degree. [top]
Egypt
City Cairo
Host Institution Al-Azhar University
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-September 2008 – Mid-July 2009 Project Focus
English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing Project Description
The EL Fellow will teach English to selected fifty (50) top graduate students of Egypt’s Al-Azhar University’s Arabic and Islamic Studies Departments, provide in-service training of ten (10) selected Al-Azhar University English teachers, and manage/support a concurrent newly established English Language Resource Center (ELRC). The EL Fellow will have a defined work space in the ELRC. Al-Azhar University will provide classrooms for classes. The EL Fellow will be expected to start work at Al-Azhar University after Ramadan 2008 (o/a October 1, 2008). The EL Fellow will have a maximum 18 hours contact/week: the EL Fellow will teach classes to graduate students at 10-12 hours/week for 9 months, and train 1 group of teachers at 6 hours/week for 9 months, with 2 hours/week for general invitational faculty presentations on selected educational and cultural topics. Administrative duties, office hours, general ELRC support and classroom observations will be an additional 10-12 hours week. Class sizes will not exceed 20 students/class or 10 junior English teachers/class. Al-Azhar University will select a student class of 50 learners of similar English proficiency, and/or a placement test can be used. Al-Azhar University will select a teacher-trainee section of 10 English teachers with less than 5 years teaching experience. All Al-Azhar students and teacher-trainees will be expected to spend an additional 5 hours/week in the ELRC. The EL Fellow will provide at the minimum an assessment of students’ and teacher trainees’ progress by mid-December 2008 and a final assessment in July 2009. In addition, the EL Fellow will be expected to provide workshops and lesson planning with junior Egyptian instructors about 6 hours/week, plus 2 hours per month for general lectures to Al-Azhar faculty. Books and materials for all 50 graduate students and 10 teachers will be provided by the US Embassy, with review/approval by Al-Azhar University. Al-Azhar University will be the final decision-maker in this project. Al-Azhar University will provide appropriate furnished shared accommodation for the ELF near Al-Azhar University. In other words, each EL Fellow (of the four placed at Al Azhar University) will have one roommate for a 2-3 bedroom apartment. Shared accommodation is mandatory. Each EL Fellow will have a separate bedroom. Accommodation will be reviewed and mutually approved by both the Embassy and Al-Azhar University by July 1, 2008. The EL Fellow contract will be from September 15, 2008 through July 15, 2009, with vacation time and professional development time, prior approval from Al-Azhar University and Embassy. [top] Egypt
City Cairo
Host Institution Al-Azhar University
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-September 2008 – Mid-July 2009 Project Focus
English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing Project Description
The EL Fellow will teach English to selected fifty (50) top graduate students of Egypt’s Al-Azhar University’s Arabic and Islamic Studies Departments, provide in-service training of ten (10) selected Al-Azhar University English teachers, and manage/support a concurrent newly established English Language Resource Center (ELRC). The EL Fellow will have a defined work space in the ELRC. Al-Azhar University will provide classrooms for classes. The EL Fellow will be expected to start work at Al-Azhar University after Ramadan 2008 (o/a October 1, 2008). The EL Fellow will have a maximum 18 hours contact/week: the EL Fellow will teach classes to graduate students at 10-12 hours/week for 9 months, and train 1 group of teachers at 6 hours/week for 9 months, with 2 hours/week for general invitational faculty presentations on selected educational and cultural topics. Administrative duties, office hours, general ELRC support and classroom observations will be an additional 10-12 hours week. Class sizes will not exceed 20 students/class or 10 junior English teachers/class. Al-Azhar University will select a student class of 50 learners of similar English proficiency, and/or a placement test can be used. Al-Azhar University will select a teacher-trainee section of 10 English teachers with less than 5 years teaching experience. All Al-Azhar students and teacher-trainees will be expected to spend an additional 5 hours/week in the ELRC. The EL Fellow will provide at the minimum an assessment of students’ and teacher trainees’ progress by mid-December 2008 and a final assessment in July 2009. In addition, the EL Fellow will be expected to provide workshops and lesson planning with junior Egyptian instructors about 6 hours/week, plus 2 hours per month for general lectures to Al-Azhar faculty. Books and materials for all 50 graduate students and 10 teachers will be provided by the US Embassy, with review/approval by Al-Azhar University. Al-Azhar University will be the final decision-maker in this project. Al-Azhar University will provide appropriate furnished shared accommodation for the ELF near Al-Azhar University. In other words, each EL Fellow (of the four placed at Al Azhar University) will have one roommate for a 2-3 bedroom apartment. Shared accommodation is mandatory. Each EL Fellow will have a separate bedroom. Accommodation will be reviewed and mutually approved by both the Embassy and Al-Azhar University by July 1, 2008. The EL Fellow contract will be from September 15, 2008 through July 15, 2009, with vacation time and professional development time, prior approval from Al-Azhar University and Embassy. [top] Egypt
City Cairo
Host Institution Al-Azhar University
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-September 2008 – Mid-July 2009 Project Focus
English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing Project Description
The EL Fellow will teach English to selected fifty (50) top graduate students of Egypt’s Al-Azhar University’s Arabic and Islamic Studies Departments, provide in-service training of ten (10) selected Al-Azhar University English teachers, and manage/support a concurrent newly established English Language Resource Center (ELRC). The EL Fellow will have a defined work space in the ELRC. Al-Azhar University will provide classrooms for classes. The EL Fellow will be expected to start work at Al-Azhar University after Ramadan 2008 (o/a October 1, 2008). The EL Fellow will have a maximum 18 hours contact/week: the EL Fellow will teach classes to graduate students at 10-12 hours/week for 9 months, and train 1 group of teachers at 6 hours/week for 9 months, with 2 hours/week for general invitational faculty presentations on selected educational and cultural topics. Administrative duties, office hours, general ELRC support and classroom observations will be an additional 10-12 hours week. Class sizes will not exceed 20 students/class or 10 junior English teachers/class. Al-Azhar University will select a student class of 50 learners of similar English proficiency, and/or a placement test can be used. Al-Azhar University will select a teacher-trainee section of 10 English teachers with less than 5 years teaching experience. All Al-Azhar students and teacher-trainees will be expected to spend an additional 5 hours/week in the ELRC. The EL Fellow will provide at the minimum an assessment of students’ and teacher trainees’ progress by mid-December 2008 and a final assessment in July 2009. In addition, the EL Fellow will be expected to provide workshops and lesson planning with junior Egyptian instructors about 6 hours/week, plus 2 hours per month for general lectures to Al-Azhar faculty. Books and materials for all 50 graduate students and 10 teachers will be provided by the US Embassy, with review/approval by Al-Azhar University. Al-Azhar University will be the final decision-maker in this project. Al-Azhar University will provide appropriate furnished shared accommodation for the ELF near Al-Azhar University. In other words, each EL Fellow (of the four placed at Al Azhar University) will have one roommate for a 2-3 bedroom apartment. Shared accommodation is mandatory. Each EL Fellow will have a separate bedroom. Accommodation will be reviewed and mutually approved by both the Embassy and Al-Azhar University by July 1, 2008. The EL Fellow contract will be from September 15, 2008 through July 15, 2009, with vacation time and professional development time, prior approval from Al-Azhar University and Embassy. [top]
Egypt
City Cairo
Host Institution Al-Azhar University
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-September 2008 – Mid-July 2009 Project Focus
English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing Project Description
The EL Fellow will teach English to selected fifty (50) top graduate students of Egypt’s Al-Azhar University’s Arabic and Islamic Studies Departments, provide in-service training of ten (10) selected Al-Azhar University English teachers, and manage/support a concurrent newly established English Language Resource Center (ELRC). The EL Fellow will have a defined work space in the ELRC. Al-Azhar University will provide classrooms for classes. The EL Fellow will be expected to start work at Al-Azhar University after Ramadan 2008 (o/a October 1, 2008). The EL Fellow will have a maximum 18 hours contact/week: the EL Fellow will teach classes to graduate students at 10-12 hours/week for 9 months, and train 1 group of teachers at 6 hours/week for 9 months, with 2 hours/week for general invitational faculty presentations on selected educational and cultural topics. Administrative duties, office hours, general ELRC support and classroom observations will be an additional 10-12 hours week. Class sizes will not exceed 20 students/class or 10 junior English teachers/class. Al-Azhar University will select a student class of 50 learners of similar English proficiency, and/or a placement test can be used. Al-Azhar University will select a teacher-trainee section of 10 English teachers with less than 5 years teaching experience. All Al-Azhar students and teacher-trainees will be expected to spend an additional 5 hours/week in the ELRC. The EL Fellow will provide at the minimum an assessment of students’ and teacher trainees’ progress by mid-December 2008 and a final assessment in July 2009. In addition, the EL Fellow will be expected to provide workshops and lesson planning with junior Egyptian instructors about 6 hours/week, plus 2 hours per month for general lectures to Al-Azhar faculty. Books and materials for all 50 graduate students and 10 teachers will be provided by the US Embassy, with review/approval by Al-Azhar University. Al-Azhar University will be the final decision-maker in this project. Al-Azhar University will provide appropriate furnished shared accommodation for the ELF near Al-Azhar University. In other words, each EL Fellow (of the four placed at Al Azhar University) will have one roommate for a 2-3 bedroom apartment. Shared accommodation is mandatory. Each EL Fellow will have a separate bedroom. Accommodation will be reviewed and mutually approved by both the Embassy and Al-Azhar University by July 1, 2008. The EL Fellow contract will be from September 15, 2008 through July 15, 2009, with vacation time and professional development time, prior approval from Al-Azhar University and Embassy. [top] Israel
City Beer Sheva
Host Institution AMAL Network
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
Proficiency Exams, Teaching Techniques, American Studies, Speaking, Listening Project Description
The EL Fellow will work in three comprehensive Bedouin high schools in the Negev which participate in the English Access Microscholarship Program which enables weak students to improve their English examination scores, thus opening the gates to further academic studies (the schools will be located in close proximity to one another). The EL Fellow will assist both with junior and senior high school levels. The EL Fellow will work on-site at each school one day per week in order to:
-Discuss relevant issues from the American perspective such as education, music, television, internet, politics, social issues, etc.
-Assist and guide students with their English language instruction.
-Work with small groups of students to improve their speaking and listening skills.
-Counsel, assist, and work with the teachers.
In addition, the EL Fellow will give proficiency courses for other teachers in the Bedouin sector; initiate projects at the American Corner; encourage extensive reading programs; and foster cooperation between Bedouin schools and schools in the US. The EL Fellow will also introduce the students and teachers to other US government sponsored projects. The EL Fellow will have a unique opportunity to develop professionally, since s/he will be part of a teaching process in an area relatively isolated from democratic Western cultures and values. The EL Fellow will also be responsible for outreach activities and cultural programming which would convey concepts about American values, democratic representative government, free enterprise, and the rule of law. The EL Fellow will arrange workshops for in-service teacher trainers as well as programs, book/film/conversation clubs for students at the American Corners. In addition, the EL Fellow will cooperate with the US Embassy on various cultural activities including Black History Month, Women’s Issues, Studying in the US, and American Studies. [top] Israel
City Tel Aviv/Acre
Host Institution ORT Colleges and Schools for Advanced Technologies
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
American Culture, Democracy/Civics, English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Proficiency Exams, Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques Project Description
As English is the students’ third language of study, many students experience difficulties in mastering the English language. Due to the high status of English, students usually display motivation to learn but they need guidance and assistance, especially in the over-crowded classes in the schools. Selected students who will be privileged to benefit from the EL Fellow Program will be exposed to extra curricular enrichment activities which will incorporate aspects of American culture and American professional practices. The EL Fellow will become part of the English team at ORT Achva Comprehensive High School, Gilboa, teaching 12 hours as an integral staff member while 8 hours will include teaching an advance class and one of the English Access Microscholarship groups. The remaining hours will be coordinated with the head of the department as to which specific school requires enrichment courses twice a week in the afternoons for two hours each class. Additionally, the EL Fellow will work in two neighboring Arab Israeli schools, both catering to under-served populations (Wadi Salame and Beit Shean) to assist in additional English studies and extra-curricular activities which will broaden students’ language and educational opportunities. The EL Fellow will also be responsible for outreach activities and cultural programming which would convey concepts about American values, democratic representative government, free enterprise, and the rule of law. The EL Fellow will arrange workshops for in-service teacher trainers as well as programs, book/film/conversation club for students at the American Corners. In addition the EL Fellow will cooperate with the US Embassy on various cultural activities including Black History Month, Women’s Issues, Studying in the U.S., and American Studies. [top] Jordan
City Kerak
Host Institution Mu’tah University
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
American Culture, English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Teaching Techniques Project Description
The EL Fellow will teach English 15/18 credit hours per week. S/he will teach remedial English and a variety of skills courses. Secondary duties will include assisting the English staff in the creating extracurricular activities, such as a conversation club, film club, book club, and offering support with the dissemination of exchange program information and assisting students and teachers with their application US PD exchange programs. The EL Fellow will also lend assistance with summer camp for Access students and with EFL conferences. [top]
Jordan
City Aqaba
Host Institution Aqaba University/AMIDEAST
Type of Project Senior Fellow
Project Dates August 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
American Culture, English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques, Tourism Project Description
The EL Fellow will conduct teacher training with teachers identified through the Jordanian Ministry of Education, Aqaba Governorate and with the English Access Microscholarship Program teachers (15 contact hours/week). Duties will include training, observing and working on curricula development in the Access program. The EL Fellow will give workshops both in Aqaba as well as in other Access locations in the south of Jordan. Secondary duties will include teaching 5 hours a week at the Aqaba University College. The EL Fellow will also assist with English summer camps and will give occasional workshops for teachers in the West Bank and southern Israel among the Israeli Arab school system. [top] Jordan
City Zarqa
Host Institution Hashemite University
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
American Culture, English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing Project Description
The EL Fellow's main area of responsibility (15 contact hours/week) will be to teach general English classes. In addition, the EL Fellow will also develop and teach extracurricular activities for students, including a conversation club, film club, book club (5 contact hrs/week). The EL Fellow will help create an English language-rich environment for both students and faculty and provide support for the American Corner at his/her faculty. The EL Fellow will also assist with English summer camps and US Embassy sponsored workshops and conferences. [top]
Lebanon
City Shouf
Host Institution IRFAN Schools
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques Project Description
An EL Fellow is needed to continue the work initiated with IRFAN Establishment by focusing on the following objectives: increase the English proficiency amongst the English language teachers; stimulate the teaching methodologies of the English language teachers; increase authentic oral communication opportunities in class and facilitate the oral communication capabilities of the student body; and create a language rich environment, for both staff and students. This has been started by focusing on the following projects: collaboration with English language teachers in lesson planning for oral communication activities where teachers have a unique opportunity to use their language skills authentically thereby improving their oral capacity, contributing to lesson plans, and exchanging ideas (6 hours - 15 %); implementation of the oral communication activities, thereby modeling new techniques and methodologies for the teacher, and interacting with the students (20 sections of oral communication classes from grades 4-6 at 20 hours - 50%); and participation and planning of an English club to share cultural information about the US, to enrich students, and to encourage weaker students to come for extra support (6 hours - 15%). The EL Fellow is expected to continue the implementation of oral communication classes with intermediate level students (4th-6th grade), which will provide both interaction with students and modeling of techniques for peer collaboration; continue the collaboration with other teachers on the design and implementation of oral communications lessons; continue to provide new ideas, perspectives, and resources that allow teachers to expand their teaching boundaries; implement workshops amongst the branches of IRFAN in order to execute the aforementioned goals; and maintain an English language-rich environment for staff and students. This includes the maintenance of classroom libraries and the integration of computer technologies to the department. In addition, the EL Fellow will plan and initiate workshops both at host branch and amongst the other branches within the IRFAN organizations in the area of professional development (8 hours - 20%). [top]
Lebanon
City Beirut
Host Institution Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques, Teacher Training, K-12 Project Description
The EL Fellow will be based at the Makassed Philanthropic Islamic Association. This will be a continuation of the work of the two previous EL Fellows. Furthermore, as teacher training workshops have been in place and operating for the last two years, the EL Fellow will also launch a project to train local teachers to become trainers for a multiplier effect aiming at sustainability. In particular, the Fellow will:
- Train rural and local coordinators (teacher trainers) on how to conduct observations, mentor teachers, run meetings, write reports, and supervise English language activities and projects. Ensure that the coordinators are ready to work independently. 30%
- Conduct professional development workshops with the assistance of the coordinators for 100 K-12 Makassed teachers in Beirut, the Bekaa Valley and the South. Ensure that the coordinators are prepared to conduct their own workshops. 20%
- Observe and provide guidance to the teachers with the assistance of the coordinators. Ensure that the coordinators are prepared to observe and guide the teachers. 10%
- Organize the annual Makassed English Language Teacher’ Conference; this task requires soliciting guest speakers, papers from the teachers, participation from publishers, scheduling the events, and setting up the conference. The EL Fellow will need to appoint and train one of the coordinators to take over. 10%
The EL Fellow will work with 100 K-12 Makassed English language teachers from Beirut, the Bekaa Valley, and the South. The EL Fellow will also work with the two English Department Coordinators, 13 English Language Coordinators, three Activity Coordinators in Beirut, and volunteers for the rural areas. The EL Fellow will be expected to complete the 10 duties listed above. Additionally, the EL Fellow will be responsible for implementing any new programs that s/he deems necessary. Based on an assessment of teachers’ needs, proposed professional development topics include: Reflective Teaching, Differentiating Instruction, Project-Based Learning, Performance-Based Instruction, Cultural Awareness and Civil Education, Integrating Authentic Materials in the Curriculum, Authentic Assessment For the South, Promoting Critical Thinking, Student Centered Approaches to Teaching Cooperative Learning, Integrating Skills, Learning Strategies, Integrating Authentic Materials in the Curriculum, and Extra-curricular Activities for Developing Fluency. An additional needs assessment might need to be conducted in the fall of 2008. In addition, the EL Fellow will:
- oversee and continue to develop the volunteer extra-curricular activities program in the rural areas; this task includes recruiting/training volunteers, creating activities, arranging transportation, and supervising the events. The EL Fellow will also need to appoint and train one of the coordinators to take over the project. 10%
- implement a new teacher training program and mentor new teachers with the assistance of the coordinators. Ensure that the coordinators are ready to take over the project. 5%
- prepare the Makassed English Language Newsletter every month; this task entails writing, collecting and editing articles to publish. Additionally, the EL Fellow will need to appoint and train a new editor to take over the project. 5%
- oversee and continue to develop the extra-curricular activities program in Beirut with the help of the English Department Coordinators; this task involves helping the three Activity Coordinators develop activities, supervising end of program events (debates, plays, concerts), and creating links between the Makassed schools. 5%
- secure resources in each of the schools in Beirut and in the rural areas; this includes creating a small library for both the teachers and students. Train the coordinators to oversee this project. 5%
- help teachers work productively with the new textbook through support and creation of activities. Train the coordinators to oversee this project. 5%
The US Embassy is committed to support Makassed Association efforts by providing US expertise in school management in general, and English language teaching in particular. [top]
Libya
City Tripoli
Host Institution Academy of Graduate Studies
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Research, Teaching Techniques Project Description
The EL Fellow will teach intermediate/advanced English and a variety of skills courses. S/he will also mentor and advise the EL Fellow for Al Fatah University and conduct outreach workshops every 6-8 weeks at other Libyan institutions.
[top] Libya
City Tripoli
Host Institution Al Fatah University
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
Engineering, Scientific English, English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Research Project Description
The EL Fellow will teach intermediate/advanced English, with an emphasis on scientific language and vocabulary, for graduate students in the Faculty of Science. S/he will teach intermediate/advanced English and a variety of skills courses. By providing one EL Fellow, the theoretical background emphasized in the courses at Al Fatah University’s Faculties of Sciences will be supplemented by practical vocabulary and research methods in scientific fields, particularly Health. [top] Morocco
City Rabat
Host Institution École Normale Supérieure/Ministry of National Education
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-September 2008 – Mid-July 2009 Project Focus
Teaching Methodologies Project Description
The primary duties of the EL Fellow will shift a bit next year to allow him/her to take on a secondary project at the Ministry of Education and to ensure that École Normale Supérieuere (ENS) does not get accustomed to the EL Fellow to the extent it is taken for granted. Thus, in AY 2008-09, the EL Fellow will continue teaching teacher preparation courses at ENS up to ten hours per week. S/he will also do up to ten hours of conversation with officials at the Ministry of Education. Periodically, the US Embassy will ask the EL Fellow to participate in outreach programs such as summer camps and English clubs, and to conduct workshops for teachers. [top] Oman
City Nizwa
Host Institution Nizwa University
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
American Culture, American Literature, Business, Economics, English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, English for Professional Usage Project Description
The EL Fellow will teach advanced English courses at Nizwa University. The assignment requires approximately 15 contact hours of classroom time per week, which is consistent with average faculty workload at the University. 15 contact hours corresponds to 3 or 4 classes. The EL Fellow will teach advanced English speaking, writing and reading, English for Professional Usage, and American Literature and Culture. English language skills are invaluable to students at Nizwa University. In addition to a heavily subscribed English language degree program, courses in almost all degree fields are taught in English. Thus, English reading, writing, and speaking skills play a huge role in a student’s overall academic success, and in finding jobs after graduation. The University has a program for lower and mid-level English; however, it needs to boost its teaching at advanced levels. The goal of the English for Professional Usage course is to build communication skills required to work in the global economy, and the goal of the American Literature and Culture course is to deepen understanding of American values. In addition, the EL Fellow will have a wide range of choices for secondary duties. The University expressed particular interest in: launching the University’s first research journal; curriculum development for the English language program and the University’s new Masters in American Literature program; professional development for teachers; supporting students use of a Writing Lab; and mentoring English language and Literature clubs. Many of these ideas are new initiatives that University wants to implement with adequate guidance from the EL Fellow. To that end, an EL Fellow is needed who likes taking initiatives to put form and structure to projects such as the ones above. These secondary duties will take no more than 30% of the EL Fellow’s time. [top] Syria
City Damascus
Host Institution American Language Center
Type of Project Senior Fellow
Project Dates October 2008 – July 2009 Project Focus
Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques, Teacher Training Project Description
This proposal is to renew two EL Fellow positions in Syria. The EL Fellows are working in Damascus at this time. Both are affiliated with the American Language Center and are conducting a variety of tailored teacher training courses. They are also charged with an enormous amount of outreach in Syria, where the programming environment has become extraordinarily difficult in recent months as the Ministries of Education and Higher Education overtly block institutions under their auspices from contact with the USG. Therefore, the EL Fellow outreach to teachers at numerous private EL institutions around the country has been invaluable in keeping the US engaged in English teaching in Syria. The need for teaching and training is vast and the EL Fellows get busier and busier with each passing day. The EL Fellows will also do outreach to teachers of private schools throughout the region, offering teacher training workshops as well as many workshops for language practice and cross cultural exchange events such as conversation clubs and movie showings. [top]
Syria
City Damascus
Host Institution American Language Center
Type of Project Senior Fellow
Project Dates October 2008 – July 2009 Project Focus
Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques, Teacher Training Project Description
This proposal is to renew two EL Fellow positions in Syria. The EL Fellows are working in Damascus at this time. Both are affiliated with the American Language Center and are conducting a variety of tailored teacher training courses. They are also charged with an enormous amount of outreach in Syria, where the programming environment has become extraordinarily difficult in recent months as the Ministries of Education and Higher Education overtly block institutions under their auspices from contact with the USG. Therefore, the EL Fellow outreach to teachers at numerous private EL institutions around the country has been invaluable in keeping the US engaged in English teaching in Syria. The need for teaching and training is vast and the EL Fellows get busier and busier with each passing day. The EL Fellows will also do outreach to teachers of private schools throughout the region, offering teacher training workshops as well as many workshops for language practice and cross cultural exchange events such as conversation clubs and movie showings. [top] Tunisia
City Tunis
Host Institution Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates September 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
English for Reading, English for Speaking, Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques, Young Learners, Business English Project Description
The Department of English of the Higher Institute of Languages of Tunis is pioneering a new applied B.A in the English language meant to prepare students majoring in English to a teaching career in primary schools and middle schools. The focus of this training will be on Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL). The EL Fellow needs to teach students majoring in English several techniques of teaching English to young learners. The EL Fellow will have to incorporate oral communication skills' courses focusing on classroom situations and contexts. The EL Fellow will also have to devote some hours of teaching ESP, namely technical and business English to advanced level students. Alongside teaching, the EL Fellow will be called upon to mentor junior teachers of one course (e.g. junior teachers of oral expression) in collaboration with the program coordinator. The mentoring may focus on specific teaching skills, one-on-one tutoring in TEYL and teaching methodology, scaffolding for the preparation of teaching materials, and informal observation and advising as needed. The EL Fellow will be placed at an Institute which has a very active ESP center that organizes workshops and seminars on a regular basis on topics related to teaching languages of specialization and on teaching techniques and methodologies using ICT. The ESP Center is an integral part of the Institute and is supported by the US Embassy in its efforts to promote English language teaching in Tunisia. The EL Fellow can be a great resource for the ESP Center and could use US State Department teacher training textbooks along the line of "Shaping the Way We Teach English," for conducting workshop sessions for a large audience of students and teachers. The EL Fellow is also welcome to take part in the various activities organized at the American Corner, such as the "Free English Fridays," the "American Study Weeks," the film discussions and the various alumni gatherings. The EL Fellow is expected to do outreach for approximately five days every two months at a provincial university. The EL Fellow will also take part in the State Department Access program run by AMIDEAST for an underprivileged and underrepresented segment of a student population. Should the EL Fellow decide to stay on during the Summer, he/she can participate in the English Language Summer Camp which features the participation of 150 students in an intensive language immersion program. [top] West Bank/Gaza
City Bir Zeit, Ramallah
Host Institution Bir Zeit University/Ministry of Education
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates Mid-August 2008 – June 2009 Project Focus
ELT, Current Issues, American Literature and/or Studies Project Description
The EL Fellow will help refine the curriculum for and work in the Language Clinic of the Department of Languages and Translation (approximately 9 hours per week). The Clinic is intended to build the capacities of primarily non-English Language major students who are required to have a certain level of English proficiency in order to complete their major studies in technical, scientific, business and economic majors due to a lack of Arabic-language texts and materials on these subjects. Additionally, the EL Fellow will teach a course in "Current Issues" (3 hours/week) designed to improve English language presentation and practical usage skills. The EL Fellow will also teach a course in the Department of English Language and Literature (3 hours/week) for students in that major. The specific focus of this course can be decided later based on the specific skills and interests of the EL Fellow chosen for this program. The EL Fellow will also design and run an American cultural extracurricular activity for students at BZU (2 hours /week). The specific nature of the activity will be determined by the individual skills and interests of the EL Fellow chosen for this program, but possibilities include an American Book Club, an English Language Drama Club, or a Debate Club, etc. The US Consulate will also program the EL Fellow for 2-3 hours per week to give workshops and seminars to Palestinian English language teachers from public schools, in coordination with the Ministry of Education. The Ministry requested assistance from the Consulate in building the capacities and teaching methodologies of their teachers through a long-term training program with an American expert, and the EL Fellow Program provides the perfect opportunity to fulfill this request. [top] Yemen
City Aden
Host Institution University of Aden/AMIDEAST
Type of Project Fellow
Project Dates October 2008 – July 2009 Project Focus
American Culture, American Literature, Democracy/Civics, English for Listening, English for Reading, English for Speaking, English for Writing, Teaching Methodologies, Teaching Techniques Project Description
The EL Fellow's teaching duties will include two components: the University of Aden and AMIDEAST-Aden. At the University, the EL Fellow will teach EFL classes to first and/or second year students for 10 hours per week. The EL Fellow will be based at the Faculty of Education in Khormaksar, where s/he will teach 6 hours per week. Once a week, the EL Fellow will conduct the equivalent of 4 hours of English language teacher training at the Khormaksar campus. The host institution will provide weekly transport to and from the Faculty. At AMIDEAST-Aden, the EL Fellow will be tasked with teaching one class (2 hours/day, 5 days/week) of Access students. An important component of the Access program is transmitting cultural information and values to enrolled students. In total, the EL Fellow will be in class for a maximum of 20 contact hours per week at Aden University and AMIDEAST. However, in practice (because of breaks, holidays, and exams), during some periods, the EL Fellow will be in class between zero and 10 hours per week. In addition to in-class contact hours, the EL Fellow will participate in activities such as holding workshops, providing training, and developing curricular materials. In order to both maximize the EL Fellow's professional experience while in Aden and to utilize his/her talents in the most effective way possible during his/her time in Yemen, the US Embassy proposes that the EL Fellow will organize one in-service workshop during his/her tenure in Aden for the Faculty of Education in Khormaksar. The workshop content will focus on teaching methodology, theory, and practice for Aden University. The purpose of this workshop will be to enhance the level of EL teaching in Aden and in the southern Yemeni governorates by introducing pedagogical concepts with which these teachers and future teachers may not have been previously acquainted. Additionally, this workshop will incorporate aspects of American culture and American professional practices. At both AMIDEAST and the University, the EL Fellow will also disseminate information about and encourage students and faculty members to apply for USG-sponsored exchange programs, including the Fulbright program, Fulbright Language Teaching Assistant program, and the MEPI Youth Summer Leadership program. The EL Fellow will also help coordinate extracurricular cultural activities for Access students at AMIDEAST Aden. Once during each 6-week session at AMIDEAST, all Access students are required to take part in a cultural activity, which may include films, community service work, university visits, or career exploration days. The EL Fellow will assist in the planning and coordination of these activities in close consultation with AMIDEAST-Aden's Access Program Coordinator. The EL Fellow will also participate in conversation hours with Access students on a regular basis. [top] |
