RELO Scholarship Program for Online Courses for English Teaching Professionals 2015

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Regional English Language office Scholarship Program for Online Courses for English Teaching  Professionals  2015   Lt. Dt. 19-10-2015       

The Regional English Language Office (RELO) of the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi is pleased to invite scholarship applications for three separate online courses for English language professionals. These courses will be offered by universities in the US, and they are designed to improve the quality of English language teaching in India and Bhutan. Selected participants will be Indian or Bhutanese English teaching professionals who are able to demonstrate their potential to become leaders in the field of second language education. Participants will use innovative online learning technology to interact with U.S. experts.
Last Date of submitting applications : 19-10-2015

Recruitment - Candidates for this scholarship must meet all of the following criteria:

1. Be highly motivated English teachers or ELT teacher trainers who are dedicated both to their own professional development and to sharing the knowledge gained with colleagues through workshops or professional presentations.  
2. Have the level of English necessary for a typical university-level course at American universities.
3. Have regular and dependable access to the Internet.
4. Be willing to commit up to 12 hours/week throughout the 8-10 week courses to complete necessary assignments. 
5. Have a good familiarity with the Internet and web browsers. 
6. Be able to type in English well enough to perform on-line tasks in real-time and to submit written assignments in a timely manner.

Course Content - The course will include:

1. Downloadable or posted syllabi, assignments, and course readings.
2. Asynchronous and some synchronous contact between instructor and participants, between other experts and participants, and among participants.
3. Lectures via real-time, text, or audio-enhanced text.
4. Use of an online bulletin board to post notes, assignments, and feedback.
5. Information on additional web-based resources.
6. Emphasis on a learner-centered approach.
7. Formative and summative assessment components.

Scholarships Course Dates :

1. Teaching Grammar Communicatively:  16-11- 2015 to 05-02-2016
2. Critical Thinking Skills into the Exploration of Culture in an EFL Setting: 16-11- 2015 to 05-02-2016
3. Critical Thinking in Language Learning and Teaching: 16-11- 2015 to 22-02-2016

Course Fees Details :

The scholarships offered by the U.S. Embassy, New Delhi, will cover all course fees. Please note that the scholarship does not cover the cost of computer purchase /rental or Internet service fees.
Participants who successfully complete the course will receive a certificate from the university.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in competing for a scholarship, please send a completed copy of the application form by the deadline to Shweta Khanna at KhannaS@state.gov with a copy to Vimal Raswant at RaswantV@state.gov.

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