The Fulbright Excellence in Teaching and Achievement Programme brings international secondary educators to the United States for a six-week professional learning opportunity at a host university. Participants attend academic seminars, observe and co-teach in US classrooms, and collaborate on best educational practices with educators and students from the host university and local high schools. Participants take part in various civic and cultural activities in their host communities to promote mutual understanding. Fulbright Teaching Excellence and Achievement participants attend academic seminars at a host university focusing on new teaching methodologies, student-centred learning, instructional technology and content-based instruction. Participants complete a minimum of 40 hours of practicum with a US partner educator in the same or a similar subject at a local secondary school. Participants also learn about the United States and their host communities through a range of cultural activities.
VALUE
1 - Support for obtaining visas
2 - Return airfare, accommodation, meals and incidentals during the programme.
3 - Professional development and cultural activities.
ELIGIBILITY
- Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent training and experience.
- Proficiency in English.
- Applicants must be able to travel to the United States for six weeks.
- Minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience by the start of the programme, with preference given to those who have completed at least five years of full-time teaching.
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