Deadline : March 16, 2020 . Â
The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers (Fulbright DAI) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by IREX.
Fulbright DAI brings international primary and secondary teachers to the United States for a semester-long program to pursue individual or group projects, take courses for professional development at a host university, observe, and share their expertise with U.S. colleagues
Benefits
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- The Fulbright DAIÂ Program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State with funding provided by the U.S. Government and administered by IREX.
- Fulbright Distinguished Teachers support people-to-people diplomacy throughout their time in the United States, in U.S. host classrooms and communities.
- All participants have opportunities to observe, co-teach, and share their expertise in U.S. elementary and secondary schools.
- With a special focus on intensive professional development, all Fulbright Distinguished Teachers complete an inquiry project during their time in the United States.
- Participants collaborate with their peers as part of a professional learning community on their inquiry projects to develop educational materials, workshops, or other resources to meet an educational need in their home country
Eligibility
Primary and secondary teachers from all over the world.
Project Activities
- Educator training:Â Fulbright Distinguished Teachers take part in an intensive five-month professional development program at a U.S. university. The curriculum includes academic coursework, leadership training, and instructional technology seminars.
- Inquiry projects:Â Each participant will complete an individual or group project relevant to their education practice. Past projects covered topics such as current methodologies for teaching math, science, music, visual arts, performing arts, and English as a second language; working with special needs students; promoting civic engagement or service learning; environmental education; school management and leadership; and others that meet a critical need in the candidate’s home country.
- Field experience:Â Fulbright Distinguished Teachers are actively engaged with U.S. schools. They are given opportunities to observe, co-teach, and share their expertise, building collaborative, lasting connections with teachers and students.
- Best practice exchange:Â Fulbright Distinguished Teachers study and observe international best practices in education. They also share professional expertise with educators and students in the United States.
- Civic and cultural activities:Â Fulbright Distinguished Teachers participate in U.S. cultural activities such as performances, sporting events, visits to U.S. homes, board of education meetings, and trips to notable historical sites.
Application
To apply  Click Here
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