Teacher Training Program – Egypt - Funds for Individuals

Deadline: 1 September 2024

The Regional English Language Office (RELO) in the Public Diplomacy Section of the U.S. Embassy in Cairo, on behalf of the U.S. Department of State’s Office of English Language Programs, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, invites proposals from qualified organizations to implement English Language Teacher Training Winter 2025 Program in Egypt.

This program will provide teacher training to up to 300 Egyptian university English language teaching assistants from all over Egypt to build knowledge and skills, enhance English language proficiency, gain a more nuanced and in-depth understanding of American culture, learn the most up-to-date English language teaching methods, and foster life skills and critical thinking skills. This program includes a one-week intensive courses on practical applications and best practices of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). The course should include aspects of critical thinking, classroom management, supporting learners with disabilities, and 21st century skills.

Teacher Training Program Winter 2025 project proposals must include a well-prepared, detailed plan for the following course

(TESOL) Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Duration: 30 hours
- Number of Days: 5 days
- Number of Hours per Day: 6 hours per day
- Instruction Mode: In Person
- Locations: Alexandria, Cairo, or Luxor
- Participants: Up to 300
- Cohort size: 20 participants maximum per cohort
- Trainer Requirements:
  - Have 10+ years of experience in teaching and teacher training;
  - Have experience in teaching young learners and adults;
  - Have experience in teacher training material development; and
  - Have an MA in TESOL or a related field.
- Participant Selection Criteria:
  - Teaching Assistants or new English language teachers with less than 5 years of teaching experience in a governmental university or in Al-Azhar University.
  - English language proficiency level of B1 – B2 on the CEFR scale.
- Expected Course Dates:
  - The course will take place in late-January or early-February 2025 during the winter break.
- Courses Goals:
  - The main goal of this course is to provide participants a better understanding of the practical applications and techniques of language teaching, including identifying and using appropriate language teaching techniques and strategies for various learning contexts, identifying and meeting the needs of different learners; and effective classroom management strategies. The course framework and material developed for this course is expected to be based on the U.S. Department of State’s TESOL Methods Massive Open Online Course (MOOC).
- Provider’s Expected Responsibilities:
  - Recruitment: Through an open competition, the provider will solicit applications for qualified trainers. In coordination with the RELO team, the provider will interview and select qualified trainers.
  - Logistics: The provider is responsible for:
    - Arranging and paying for the accommodation and transportation for the trainees and the trainers.
    - Identifying and securing appropriate space for the training, as well as any required supplies and equipment.
    - Coordinating the schedule for training and facilitating the instruction.
    - Promoting and recruiting participants for the programs. All promotional material must comply with RELO branding requirements.
    - In collaboration with the RELO team, select participants to attend the programs.
    - Organizing coffee breaks and lunches for all attendees during the trainings.
    - Preparing a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course. Certificates must adhere to RELO branding requirements.
    - Developing an emergency action plan in the event of accidents or illnesses during the program.
  - Material Development: The provider will coordinate with the trainers on developing the in-person courses and associated activities to achieve the stated goals. The final course outline, including the intended learning objectives, and the trainer’s and trainees’ manual and assessment plans will be shared with the RELO team at least one week prior to the start dates of the courses.
  - Monitoring: The provider will:
    - Monitor and observe classes, as appropriate, to ensure that the classes are progressing as planned to achieve the stated goals.
    - In collaboration with the RELO team, provide feedback and corrective action, as needed, to ensure the courses achieve the stated goals.
    - Support the trainers in the instruction and implementation of the courses.
    - Record participant attendance.
  - Evaluation: The provider will:
    - Develop and share a feedback survey with the participants and the trainers to evaluate the effectiveness of the training.
    - The provider will share a final report with the RELO team that includes individual feedback on each trainee’s performance and recommendations for areas of improvement.