This grant offers the Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA), a six-week non-degree, non-credit academic initiative designed for international teachers. The program aims to enhance pedagogical skills through seminars on new teaching methodologies, curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional technology. Participants will gain practical experience via a practicum in U.S. secondary schools, collaborating with American educators and teaching U.S. students. Comprehensive cultural enrichment, mentoring, and support are provided throughout the program. This opportunity is specifically for teachers, with three selections from Vietnam, to travel to the United States in either spring or fall of 2018.
Opportunity ID: 292648
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SVM700-17-PAS-004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The Teaching Excellence and Achievement Program (TEA) 2018 |
| Opportunity Category: | Continuation |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 30 |
| Assistance Listings: | 19.408 — Academic Exchange Programs – Teachers |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 22, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 15, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | May 15, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $5,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Be citizens of Vietnam; Be current secondary school-level, full-time teachers at a school in Vietnam; Have five or more years of classroom experience in TEA teaching disciplines: English, EFL, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, or Special Education; Have earned a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; Demonstrate a commitment to continue teaching after completion of the program; and Obtain a minimum score of 450 on paper based TOEFL or equivalent English language examination (Candidates are encouraged but NOT required to submit a certificate of English language proficiency. The U.S. Consulate General will arrange a free internet-based TOEFL test for the shortlisted candidates); |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | U.S. Mission to Vietnam |
| Description: | TEA consists of a six‐week non‐degree, non‐credit customized academic program including seminars on new teaching methodologies, curriculum development, lesson planning, and instructional technology. Participants will also participate in a practicum in a U.S. secondary school near the host university to work closely with U.S. teachers and teach and present to U.S. students. Cultural enrichment, mentoring, and support will be provided throughout the program.
The international participants will travel to the United States in either spring of 2018 or fall of 2018. Three teachers will be selected from Vietnam for this program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
HCMC Grants Team
Email:hcmcgrants@state.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 292648 Full Announcement-Full announcement -> TEA 2018 ANNOUNCEMENT (ENG).pdf
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