I'm a teacher by trade, and a traveler by heart. Here are the ways that I do both!
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Travel and teaching are two of my lifelong pastimes and passions. So, I wanted to dedicate this blog to those programs that provide for the best ways to do so. Input welcome, so if you, too, are a traveling professional, let me know how you do what you do. ¡Bon voyage! ¡Buen viaje!
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Three countries are looking for American K-12 education specialists in STEM, ICT, and TESOL to share their knowledge and expertise with local teachers:
Mexico: An American specialist in natural sciences and/or STEM will work with school administration, faculty, and pre-service Mexican public-school teachers to improve teaching methods in natural sciences and/or STEM.
Uganda: An American ICT education specialist will equip sixty teachers with skills, knowledge and attitudes to effectively use modern Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as tools for enhancing teaching and learning outcomes.
Uzbekistan: An American TESOLspecialist will conduct training workshops on modern and innovative TESOL teaching methods for local English language teaching practitioners.
Fulbright DAST Program Activities
Two- to six-week professional development experience abroad: Outstanding elementary, middle, and high school teachers (eligibility varies by site) from the United States have the opportunity to take part in a two- to six-week professional development experience abroad.
Collaborative Projects: Teachers will have the opportunity to share their educational expertise on this program by serving in their role consulting with and providing support for schools, nonprofit organizations, teacher training institutions, and other educational organizations abroad.
The Fulbright DAST online application for summer 2019 in Mexico, Uganda, and Uzbekistan is now OPEN!
Don't forget to share this unique opportunity around your professional networks!
The Fulbright DAST Program for U.S. Teachers is a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA),with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by IREX.