Access Program in 2010-2012Dear ELT Friends,
The English Language Office at the U.S. Embassy is now accepting proposals from associations and educational institutions to host an English Access Microscholarship Program in Russia from 2010 to 2012.
The Access Program is a two-year after-school intensive English language program for teens ages 14 to 18 who are academically gifted and who are from families that cannot typically afford private tuition or other kinds of after-hours schooling. The program emphasizes Russian-U.S. cross-cultural relations, information technology and leadership skills in a student-centered environment. Programs use authentic, engaging materials and authentic tasks that focus on building fluency and confidence.
Proposals need to be sent to fomenkonv@state.gov by July 9th, 2010. The criteria for evaluating the proposals include:
1.Involvement of USG exchange program alumni 2.Connection to professional English Language Teachers’ Association 3.Connection to other human resources (Fellows, special guests, etc.) 4.Ability to use Access Program as teacher training opportunity 5.Geographic diversity 6.Experience running summer camps
In addition, classes need to follow the following criteria: 180 instruction hours per year Emphasis on cross-cultural U.S.-Russian topics Gender parity Student-centered approach with a focus on fluency IT and leadership skills Culturally and linguistically rich enhancement activities Strong immersion summer school program
The proposal should contain the following sections:
Background information on association or institution: (maximum 120 words) Who are you? What makes the association such a good place to host an Access site?
Proposed staff, with brief bios: (maximum 120 words) Who will work on the program? Do any have USG exchange program experience? What other cross-cultural experience do the staff have? Who else will you request support from? Fellows? Specialists? Others?
Curriculum narrative: (maximum 200 words) What exactly will you teach? What will be included in the first year? In the second year?
Materials and IT: (maximum 200 words) What authentic sources will you use? What will you get from the Internet? What special projects will students do on computers? On the Internet? How will you use the website https://alumni.state.gov?
Evaluation: (maximum 120 words) How will you evaluate your program’s effectiveness?
Immersion Summer School: (maximum 200 words) Where will you hold the summer school? What will you do differently at the summer school (that you do not do during the year)?
Budget:
If you are a new Access site, you can include a proposal for 10 to 20 students, or 1 to 2 groups. If you are an existing Access site, you can negotiate total the total # of students with the English Language Office.
You can find more out about the English Access Microscholarship Program at http://moscow.usembassy.gov/elo-programs.html.
Regards,
English Language Office U.S. Embassy Moscow
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