English Teacher Training
Training for English Language Teachers and Supervisors
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:
- Must be a citizen of Iraq and currently reside in Iraq
- History of English language study (Bachelor's/Master's degree)
- Must hold a current position related to teaching English or supervising in an ELEMENTARY or SECONDARY SCHOOL (not in a private school setting) OR
- Instruct future teachers in a college/university setting
- Proof of provincial residency, via jinsiah
- Must be age 18 or older
- Must show initiative and professional interest in English language teaching and learning
2-week long workshops are scheduled to take place in Baghdad and another city between April and June 2010. Applications are being accepted on a rolling basis.
To apply for the training, please visit http://trainingthetrainer.aed.org/.
If you have questions, please write to iraqesl@aed.org