Deadline: 9-Dec-22
The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announces the call for applications for the fully funded 2023 Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary Educators.
The Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators provides three multinational groups of experienced secondary school educators (including teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, government education officials, and others) with a deeper understanding of U.S. society, education, and culture. Three institutes will provide content and materials for participants to develop high school-level curricula about the United States. Two of the Institutes, tailored for secondary school teachers, will focus on content and materials about the United States rather than teaching methods and pedagogy. The third Institute is for experienced administrators, including teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, and government education officials.
The Institutes will take place at various academic institutions throughout the United States over the five weeks beginning in June 2023. Each Institute includes a four-week academic residency component and a one-week integrated study tour to another region of the United States.
Benefits
- All participants will receive the U.S. Department of State’s Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges (ASPE) health benefit, which provides coverage of up to $100,000 with a $25 co-pay per medical visit and a $75 co-pay per emergency room visit for the duration of the program.
- Pre-existing conditions may be covered for up to $100,000, subject to policy exclusions and limitations.
Virtual Program Contingency
- The SUSI will pivot to a virtual format if health, safety, and travel conditions continue to pose significant challenges.
- The virtual program will consist of a minimum of 36 hours of required programming and will combine synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- To the extent possible, the virtual programming will include lectures, small group discussions, videos, readings, panels, site visits, assignments, and individual and group activities.
- Participants must participate fully in the entire virtual program from their home location outside the United States.
Eligibility Criteria
- Are residents and citizens of the Philippines;
- Are mid-career, typically between the ages of 30-50, highly motivated and experienced secondary school teachers, administrators, curriculum developers, textbook writers, or government education officials;
- Have firm plans to enhance, update or develop secondary school courses or educational materials with U.S. studies focus or component;
- Have little or no prior experience in the United States;
- Have professional English language proficiency; and
- Can fully participate in an intensive post-graduate level academic program and study tour of key cities in the United States when travel conditions allow.
For more information, visit https://ph.usembassy.gov/study-of-the-u-s-institutes/