English Language Fellow Program
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The English Language Fellow Program fosters mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries by sending talented, highly qualified U.S. educators in the field of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) on ten-month fellowships to overseas academic institutions in all regions of the world. The Program promotes English language learning and enhances English teaching capacity abroad. Through U.S. embassy projects, Fellows share their expertise, hone their skills, gain international experience, and learn other cultures. Upon returning to the United States, they share their experiences and acquired knowledge with their communities and professional colleagues.
More than 500 English language professionals have conducted programs in over 80 countries. Some of the projects are:
- EFL Classroom Teaching
- Teacher Training
- In-Service and Pre-Service Training
- Curriculum Development
- Workshop and Seminar Design
- Program Evaluation
- Needs Assessment
- Testing
- English for Specific Purposes (ESP)
As appropriate in the institutions where Fellows work, they may introduce contemporary issues (civic and environmental education, health and current events). They model and demonstrate EFL classroom practices that help create thoughtful and responsible behavior in students (critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, etc.)
Georgetown University, Center for Intercultural Education and Development (CIED) will conduct recruitment for the English Language Fellow Program for academic year 2009-2010. Visit CIED’s website http://elf.georgetown.edu for additional recruitment and program information.