Deadline: 2-Dec-22
The U.S. Embassy is now accepting applications for the Study of the United States Institutes for Secondary School Educators (SUSI).
SUSI programs are intensive post-graduate level academic programs with integrated study tours whose purpose is to provide foreign secondary educators and administrators the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, and institutions.
Three Institutes for Secondary Educators will be offered, two with a focus on classroom teachers and the third with a focus on administrators including teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, and ministry of education officials, among others. Each Institute will have 20 participants and will include a four-week academic residency component and a one-week integrated study tour. Should health, safety, and travel conditions continue to pose significant challenges, the SUSI will pivot to a virtual format.
Program Overview
- The Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators will provide three multinational groups of 20 experienced secondary school educators (including teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, ministry of education officials, and others) with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, education, and culture – past and present.
- The focus of the Institutes will be on providing content and materials for participants to develop high school level curricula about the United States. Two of the Institutes are tailored for secondary school teachers; please note that the Institutes for Teachers focus on content and materials about the United States rather than teaching methods and pedagogy. The third Institute is tailored for experienced administrators including teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, ministry of education officials, and others.
Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates must be Lebanese or long-term Palestinian residents. American citizens or green card holders are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates should be mid-career, typically between the ages of 30-50.
- Highly-motivated, experienced secondary school teachers/administrators, curriculum developers, textbook writers, or Ministry of Education officials are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates should be willing and able to fully take part in an intensive post-graduate level academic program and study tour, and comfortable with campus life.
- Candidates should be fluent in English.
- Ideal candidates are individuals who are seeking to introduce or enhance aspects of U.S. studies into their curricula or to offer specialized seminars/workshops for education professionals in U.S. studies or related fields.
- Candidates with minimal experience in the United States may be considered for the program. However, priority will be given to nominees with no previous experience in the United States.
For more information, visit U.S. Embassy in Lebanon.
For more information, visit https://lb.usembassy.gov/susi-school-educators-2023/