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Professional Development Program for Indian and Pakistani Teachers |
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Written by Suleman Shahid
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Monday, 25 December 2006 |
The Professional Development Program for Indian and Pakistani Teachers,
sponsored by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs, will introduce teachers of English to current best
practices in teaching English. This initiative will provide opportunities to
13 secondary school Indian and 13 secondary
school Pakistani teachers of
English (9th to 12th grades). Teachers selected for this Professional
Development Program will spend 6 weeks (June 26 – August 5, 2007)
participating in an Institute at UCLA (including three days in Washington,
D.C.) learning advanced methodologies for teaching English, exploring the
latest technologies
applied to teaching and learning, and developing a
deeper awareness of U.S. culture and society, particularly gender and ethnic
relationship issues. These teachers will also participate in a
four-month distance learning program after they return to Pakistan and
India. They will also attend and present at two follow-on workshops, one
in Pakistan and the other in India, of approximately 3 - 4 days each in the
months of November 2007 and January 2008. UCLA is one of
the premier
institutions of higher education in the United States. UCLA's Department of
Education is regularly judged to be the best among public universities.
University Extension at UCLA is one of the nation's leaders in online
learning and American Language instruction.
Teachers will:
Build
advanced methodologies in English language teaching Increase understanding
of the U.S.A. Gain exposure to U.S. teachers, students, and classrooms
Network with secondary English teachers from South Asia Develop
leadership and training skills Develop lifelong friendships and professional
relationships Your School Will Benefit by:
Advanced English
language-teaching methodologies Increased international knowledge and
awareness Increased global awareness on the part of students Increased
professional relationships with U.S. and South Asian
schools Your
Community will Benefit by:
Follow-on activities for community schools and
English language teachers National and international collaboration
Increased awareness of diverse ideas, values, world views, and different
ways of life The project will provide:
Round-trip economy airfare for
the participant Lodging and meals for the six-week Professional Development
Program
A Professional Development Program materials allowance Medical
insurance coverage as per U.S. Government guidelines
To Be Eligible You
Must:
Hold a bachelor's degree
Have three or more years experience as
a full-time secondary school
English teacher (9th-12th class)
Demonstrate a willingness to provide leadership in your schools and
schools in your area
Demonstrate English language competence
Authority Support
Provide evidence from school authorities that you
can obtain a leave of absence Provide a letter from your principal
giving permission for you to provide future training to other English
teachers Have the written permission of your principal to participate fully
Citizenship
Be a citizen of Pakistan and not a U.S. dual national
Be qualified to obtain/hold a valid Pakistani passport by January 30,
2007 that is valid until Feb. 2008 Personal Qualifications
Be
present in Pakistan when submitting the application and for an
interview
Be in good health
Be willing to share a room with a same-sex colleague
All applications, hand delivered or posted, must reach the USEFP
office in Islamabad by 5:00 p.m. , 01 Feb., 2007.
for more
information visit www.usefpakistan.org
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