Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program Application Form for 2023 Summer term

Online Professional English Network Program

The Embassy of the United States in Tashkent is pleased to announce the competition for the
2023 summer term of the Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program previously
known as AE E-Teacher.

Program Overview

The OPEN Program offers 8-week professional development courses developed by U.S.
universities on topics such as English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) TESOL Methodology,
Professional Development for Teacher Trainers, and Integrating Critical Thinking into the
Classroom.

Requirements

Candidates for OPEN program should be current ELT professionals (teachers who are working
with one of the five subjects covered by the courses, teacher trainers, or program administrators).
They should be highly motivated individuals who are dedicated to their own professional
development and to sharing the knowledge, they will gain with colleagues through workshops or
presentations. In addition, candidates must:

 Be a citizen of and reside in Uzbekistan for the entire duration of the course term; 
 Have strong English language reading and writing skills (minimum CEFR B2 or 70 iBT);
 Have regular and reliable access to high-speed internet connection;
 Be willing to spend 10 to 12 hours online each week for the duration of the 8-week
course;
 Be willing to be enrolled in a second or third course, if your primary choice is
unavailable
 Have an understanding of English technical terms 
 Have basic technology skills related to creating usernames and passwords, using
credentials to log in to secured websites, using email, searching the internet, and
accessing  and managing electronic files (e.g., pdf, MS Word, Excel), including
downloading and uploading files. 
 Have the ability to type in English well enough to participate in online discussions and
submit written assignments in a timely manner

IMPORTANT: Private English language tutors, teachers employed at educational centers and
schools that serve a primarily expatriate population are not eligible.

Application deadline for 2023 Summer term: May 1, 2023

Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program Application Form for 2023 Summer term

Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Programs

Summer term 2023 Global Online Courses
Fall term begins on July 11, 2023; Orientation available June 5- 30, 2023

Developing and Teaching Academic Writing

This course is delivered by Iowa State University
Course Overview
This course is for international educators of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). As a participant
in this course, you will learn what academic writing is and how to develop courses that suit the
writing needs of your students. During the 8 weeks of the course, you will develop an
understanding of different approaches, types, and key components of academic writing
courses. You will also learn important strategies for teaching academic writing skills in a
student-centered classroom. Specifically, you will learn to teach students how to go through the
writing process, how to search for and evaluate sources, how to develop arguments, how to
follow the characteristics of different text types, how to
consider the context/audience/culture, and even how to prepare an application essay for
possible study abroad in the United States. You will also learn how to assess global and local
aspects of writing and to give feedback. Different tools for designing course materials and tasks
will be available to you as models to support your learning, and different experiential learning
opportunities will allow you to apply your new knowledge and share it with other educators.
Throughout the course, the topics and tasks will lead you to complete an Academic Writing
Course (AWC) Development Project for your own context and students. 

Creating and Implementing Online Courses (CIOC)

This course is delivered by Arizona State University
Course Overview
This course will give participants powerful tools to create and deliver hybrid and fully online
courses for online learners. Using the ADDIE model for curricular design, participants will first
analyze (A) students, stakeholders, and objectives by writing a learner story. They will then
design (D) and develop (D) the course by creating a course geography and course outline.
Finally, participants will develop an action plan to demonstrate how they intend to implement
(I) and evaluate (E) the English language courses they develop. The main outcome of the course
is to have participants apply tools and strategies for creating and delivering online courses in
their contexts.

Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement (FSME)

This course is delivered by the University of Oregon
Course Overview
Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement (FSME) is an online course for English language
educators who want to improve their teaching practices and increase their students’ level of
motivation and engagement in learning English. Over the span of eight weeks, participants will
develop skills to increase student motivation and engagement, acquire knowledge about
differentiated instruction, develop skills to address students’ learning needs, and engage in

Application deadline for 2023 Summer term: May 1, 2023

Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program Application Form for 2023 Summer term

reflection activities as a matter of professional practice. Throughout the course, participants will
identify an area of need in their teaching contexts and will choose tools, strategies, techniques,
and resources to try with a group of leaners to help meet that need. At the end of the course,
this will become a collection of resources, or a “toolkit,” that they can use in their contexts and
share with others.

Integrating Critical Thinking Skills into the Exploration of Culture in an EFL Setting

This course is delivered by World Learning- SIT Graduate Institute

Course overview
Exploration of culture in an EFL setting requires helping students engage in authentic situations
to develop the ability to navigate across a variety of cultural. This intercultural ability requires
language choices and awareness of oneself as a cultural being. It also requires critical thinking
skills, which are themselves culturally defined. Using experiential learning as the organizational
model, this course will engage participants in analyzing personal experiences, media, EFL
textbooks, and classrooms to develop the capacity to think critically about the cultural
assumptions and viewpoints embedded in their teaching content and process. After examining
themselves as cultural beings and assessing learners’ needs and goals, participants will develop
a concrete teaching lesson that reflects their view of teaching critical thinking and intercultural
competence in their particular context.

Methodology for TESOL

This course is delivered by the University of Maryland Baltimore County
Course Overview
This course is designed to provide participants with current methodologies for teaching English
learners (ELs) of different ages in many learning contexts. Participants will discuss and practice a
wide variety of strategies and techniques for teaching English to speakers of other languages
(TESOL). While exploring best practices for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and writing,
including grammar and vocabulary, participants will learn how to create an effective and
communicative language classroom for all learners. In addition, participants will examine what
best practices means in the context of teaching English in the 21st century, where English is an
international language, and the use of English incorporates modern technologies.

Professional Development for Teacher Trainers

This course is delivered by Arizona State University

Course Description
This course, designed for both new and experienced teachers, gives participants methods for
creating, presenting, and evaluating effective teacher training workshops. You will gain tools
and techniques for promoting professional development in your teaching context. Through
participation in this course, you will develop your skills for delivering engaging and relevant
teacher trainings

Application deadline for 2023 Summer term: May 1, 2023

Online Professional English Network (OPEN) Program Application Form for 2023 Summer term

Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL)

This course is delivered by George Mason University
Course Overview
Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) is designed to introduce you to the theory and
practice of teaching English as a foreign language (EFL) to young learners 3-10 years old.
Through engaging videos and practical readings, you will explore approaches for teaching
English to children that are not only effective but also fun and engaging. You will learn
techniques for teaching new vocabulary and grammar that encourage student participation. In
addition, you will gain new ideas for teaching listening, speaking, reading and writing in a
meaningful context. Through learner-centered activities and group discussions, you will have
many opportunities to share ideas with peers and apply course content to your learning
environment. Get ready to learn about TEYL and be part of an international learning community
with teachers around the world!

Teaching Grammar Communicatively

This course is delivered by World Learning- SIT Graduate Institute
Course overview
In this practice-oriented course, participants will explore how to adapt grammar instruction to
meet their students’ needs. They will also focus on integrating grammar instruction with
teaching language skills, varying grammar instruction meet the needs of large, mixed ability
classes, and using available technology effectively to enhance grammar learning inside and
outside the classroom. Participants will discuss different challenges their learners may have
with learning grammar and discover how they can help learners use grammar to improve
fluency and accuracy.

Using Educational Technology in the English Language Classroom

This course is delivered by Iowa State University
Course Overview
This course is designed to help English language teaching professionals around the world
acquire and maintain basic knowledge and skills in technology for professional purposes
through hands-on learning. It will help teachers integrate pedagogical knowledge and skills with
technology to enhance their language teaching and learning through their reading, discussion,
and creation of new learning activities. The course will help participants apply technology in
record keeping, feedback, and assessment, and use technology to improve communication,
collaboration, and efficiency by participating in online discussion and presentation.

How to Apply
Interested English language professionals must complete and email their applications to
[email protected] by Monday, May 1, 2023

Questions about the OPEN Program

Please email your questions to: [email protected] with “OPEN Program” in the
subject line of all emails.

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Application Form for 2023 Summer Term

1. Contact Information

Name: _________________________________________________________________
As listed on passport: (First name) (Last name) (Patronymic)

Mobile Telephone: _________________

(city code + number)

Home Telephone : ____________________________________

(code + number)

Primary E-mail: _____________________ Secondary E-mail (if available): ______________

2. Home Mailing Address

Street/Building Number_____________________ Apartment Number _____________

(if applicable)

City or Town ______________________ Region __________________________

3. School/Work Address

Name of School _______________________ Street/Building Number ____________________

City or Town ______________________ Region __________________________

4. Current Position: (Check as many boxes as apply)

☐ In-service Teacher (Primary) ☐ Ministry of Education Official

☐ In-service Teacher (Secondary) ☐ Administrator

☐ Pre-service Teacher ☐ Principal

☐ Tutor ☐ Curriculum Developer

☐ English Access Microscholarship Program Teacher ☐ University Professor

☐ English Access Microscholarship Program Administrator ☐ University Lecturer

☐ Other _____________________

5. Have you ever participated in the AE E-Teacher or OPEN Program? If so, which course
and what year?

Course Title: _____________ Participating Year: _________

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6. Please choose the course you would like to take (your #1 choice):

 Professional Development for Teacher Trainers

 Developing and Teaching Academic Writing

 Fostering Student Motivation and Engagement

 Teaching English to Young Learners

 Using Educational Technology in the English Learner Classroom

 Integrating Critical Thinking Skills into the Exploration of Culture in an EFL Setting
 Teaching Grammar Communicatively
 Methodology for TESOL
 English as a Medium of Instruction
 Creating and Implementing Online Courses (CIOC)

7. Please list your second and third course choices, if applicable:

Choice #2 ______________________________
Choice #3 ______________________________

8. Statement of Purpose: Please explain your reasons for wanting to participate in the
courses you selected. What impact will your participation in this program have on your
institution, or region, and how do you expect to use the knowledge acquired in this
course?

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9. How will you share the information you will learn with your colleagues after the
completion of the course? (Check as many boxes as apply)

 Presentation
 Workshops
 Conferences
 Distributing material
 Other

10. Please assess your present English language proficiency (select one)

Understanding of written English ☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Fair

Expressing yourself in written English ☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Fair

11. Please assess your computer skills (select one) ☐ Excellent ☐ Good ☐ Fair ☐ None

12. Please respond to the following questions by selecting one of the boxes.
I have regular and reliable access to high-speed internet connection. ☐ Yes ☐ No
I commit to spending 10 to 12 hours online each week for the duration of the 8-week ☐ Yes ☐ No
course to participate in this course.

If you have questions or need additional information on the OPEN Program, please contact the Embassy
at the telephone number or email address indicated below.

Public Affairs Section, Embassy of the United States of America

Tel: +998 78 140 24 41; Fax: +998 71 120 63 02; Email: [email protected]

Application deadline for 2023 Summer term: May 1, 2023