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The Iraq ESL Training the Trainers Initiative is an important step toward Iraq achieving the goal of English language acquisition through effective and innovative teaching.  Sponsored by the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, the initiative aims to be both realistic and practical while embracing bold and creative strategies that allow the brightest educators and leaders to shape the education of Iraq through a strategic nationwide training plan.  After training and exposure to authentic English language and modern language pedagogy, a core group of teachers and supervisors will be able to share their knowledge and expertise with a new generation of English language teachers.

IS THIS TRAINING FOR YOU?

·Do you currently teach English in an elementary or secondary school or have previous experience doing this?

·Are you interested in furthering ESL teaching in Iraqi society?

·Are you willing to share your new experience and information with students and other faculty?

·Are your English language skills strong enough to read and understand information about further developing ESL programs in Iraq?

OTHER CRITERIA:

·Are an Iraqi citizen and currently live in Iraq

·Have a history of English language study (Bachelor's/Master's degree)

·Currently hold a position related to teaching English or supervising in a PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL (not in a private school setting)

·Instruct future teachers in a college/university setting

·Can provide proof of provincial residency, via jinsiah

·Are age 18 or older

·Have initiative and a professional interest in English language teaching and learning

WORKSHOPS

2-week long workshops are scheduled to take place between April and June 2010.

DEADLINE

We are no longer accepting applications.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

How to download and save the application form:

1. Click "apply."
2. After you open the application, save the pdf file to your computer or a flash drive.
3. Be sure to save your application often.

How to submit your application. When you are ready to submit your application:

1. Open the application.
2. Make sure that you have Internet access.
3. Click "submit application" button at bottom of the application.
4. You will see your email browser with the iraqesl@aed.org in the "send to" box.
5. You will see the pdf application as an attachment in the email.
6. Click send.  Or, if the automatically launched email program is not your preferred email client, you can send the completed pdf application form as an attachment to iraqesl@aed.org from any email account.
7. Be sure to put the following in the subject line:  TOT First Name Last Name

For Example:

To:  iraqesl@aed.org

Subject:  TOT Ahmed Shawki

HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR TRANSCRIPTS (Graduation Certificates)

Please submit a copy of your university level transcripts (translated in English) by scanning a copy and emailing it to iraqesl@aed.org with your name and the word "TRANSCRIPT" in the subject line of the email. 

For Example:

To:  iraqesl@aed.org

Subject:  Ahmed Shawki TRANSCRIPT

QUESTIONS?

If you have questions, please write to iraqesl@aed.org.

If you have technical issues or problems with the application, please write to iraqesl@aed.org.