Deadline: 31-Oct-22
The U.S. Embassy in Uzbekistan is seeking applications for its Study of the U.S. Institutes (SUSI) for Secondary Educators, an intensive post-graduate-level academic program with integrated study tours whose purpose is to provide secondary educators (including teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, ministry of education officials, and others) the opportunity to deepen their understanding of U.S. society, culture, values, and institutions.
The ultimate goal of the Institutes is to strengthen curricula and to enhance the quality of teaching about the United States in secondary schools and other academic institutions abroad. Each Institute includes a five-week academic residency component and a one-week integrated study tour to another region of the United States.
The Institutes focus 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.
Program Duration
- The SUSI for Secondary Educators will take place at various academic institutions throughout the United States over the course of five weeks beginning in June 2023.
- If the program is conducted virtually, ECA will provide a technology stipend to participants.
- The virtual program will consist of a minimum of 36 hours of required programming and will include lectures, small group discussions, videos, readings, panels, site visits, assignments, and individual and group activities.
Program Provision
- J-1 visa support;
- A pre-departure orientation held in participants’ home country;
- Round-trip airfare to and within the United States;
- Housing (generally shared with other program fellows);
- Accident and sickness medical insurance coverage (does not cover pre-existing conditions);
- An allowance for meals and incidentals during the academic program;
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must:
- be either a full-time secondary school teacher in a school that serves a primarily local (not expatriate) population, or experienced administrators including teacher trainers, curriculum developers, textbook writers, ministry of education officials, and others;
- have at least seven or more years of full-time, relevant employment;
- demonstrate English language fluency during mandatory face-to-face interviews;
- have commitment 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;
- be citizens of and residents in Uzbekistan; and
- have submitted a complete application.
Program Requirements and Restrictions
- All participants are expected to participate fully in the program.
- Selected participants must attend all lectures and organized activities and complete assigned readings.
- Family members and/or friends cannot accompany participants on any part of the program.
- Candidates should be made aware that this is an intensive Institute and there will be little time for personal pursuits unrelated to the program.
- The Institute is not a research program.
For more information, visit https://uz.usembassy.gov/education-culture/exchange-programs/study-u-s-institutes-susi-secondary-school-educators/