ESN Program

Question of the Day How many words do I need to write in two essays of CT Application? Answer: The maximum number of words for each essay is 600.

For Teachers Submitting by Email To be considered for the program, please submit a complete application package which includes: 1. Completed application form 2. Two essays that include detailed answers to all questions 3. Certified copies of your Bachelor’s/Master’s diplomas with transcripts 4. If you have, copies of other degrees/certificates received with English translation 5. Recent passport size photo 6. Completed recommendation form 7. A signed copy of the Application Certification Statement Please check your application package carefully before sending it to our email!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! DEAR TEACHERS, NO INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT FORM IS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION! If you have questions, please feel free to contact us Tel: +998 78 150-71-60 Email: esn@americancouncils.org

Great News for All!! CT Application Deadline EXTENDED to January 22, 2020, 8:00 p.m. Uzbekistan Time. 1. If you have not started an application, please do it now!!! 2. If you started an application on line, please finish the application and submit now!!! 3. If you already started and submitted your application, you do nothing now!!! Questions? Contact us Tel: (998) 78 150-71-60 Email: esn@americancouncils.org

Announcement of the Day! We are happy to introduce U.S.-CAEF Scholarship for your 11th grade students. The Program provides financial need-based scholarships to academically qualified students of Uzbekistan for undergraduate level studies. 2020-2021 U.S.-CAEF scholarships provide • FULL TUITION FOR FOUR YEARS OF STUDY • HOUSING & LIVING COSTS • TRAVEL COSTS • ACADEMIC ADVISING & SUPPORT Visit our website: www.ucaef.org for more details and watch our videos to learn about the life of our Fellows at the American University of Central Asia, Bishkek at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVfB8WRmY4sqxsiFu_1KyVg

​Tip of the Day In CT’s Online Application Form (Section 7/Question 5) Do you have a problem entering your educational Institution name? Make sure each word of your school name starts with capital letter and numbers are written as words E.g. 7= Seven, 14 = Fourteen, School Number Fourteen

​Tip of the Day Steps to insert passport sized photo to fillable PDF Application Step 1. Open your photo in your computer and copy it Step 2. Open the fillable application form in Adobe Reader Step 3. In top “Menu” bar press “Редактирование” then press “Вставить”

Question of the day! Do I need to send 15-minute video of my lesson mentioned in question 23 (C) and question 29 to participate in ESN program? Answer: NO! DO NOT SEND ANY VIDEO WITH YOUR APPLICATION

Question of the day! Do I need an IELTS or TOEFL certificate to participate in ESN program? Answer: No, if selected for an interview you will be required to take an English Language Test administered by the American Councils and provided free of charge.

​IMPORTANT ESN APPLICATION INFORMATION INFO TO HELP YOU COMPLETE THE APPLICATION SECTION 5: EDUCATION HISTORY AND KNOWLEDGE OF LANGUAGES 20. Education History: Please list all educational institutions you have attended after high school and attach a certified copy of Diplomas and transcripts (e.g. bachelor’s and master’s degrees), and Professional development certificates received within 5 years. 22. English Language Proficiency: No language proficiency test is required to submit this application. If selected for the interview you will be given a TOEFL English test free of charge. 23. TESOL Core Certificate Program Practicum Requirements for Classroom Observation and Practice Teaching: 23A. You can list the school where you currently work. 23B. At this point in time you can list your current teaching supervisor. 23C. You cannot submit any videos recorded prior to your TESOL training period. You are required to record two 15-minute videos of you teaching and send them to esn@americancouncils.org.

ORIGINAL APPLICATION PROMPT #2 Based on your experience as an English Language teacher trainer, a) what are the strengths of the current secondary school English teachers’ in-service training in Uzbekistan? b) What improvements and changes would you like to see in the in-service teacher training in Uzbekistan. Please address both in-service training content and delivery methods. c) How will participation in this program bring you closer to making your suggested changes/improvements? BREAK DOWN FOR ESSAY PROMPT #2: Based on your experience as an English Language teacher trainer, 1. a) What are the strengths of the current secondary school English teachers’ in-service training in Uzbekistan? 2. b) What improvements and changes would you like to see in the in-service teacher training in Uzbekistan. 3. Please address both in-service training content and delivery methods. 4. c) How will participation in this program bring you closer to making your suggested changes/improvements? 500 words divided by 4 sections = 125 words per section REMEMBER: No Introduction or Conclusion paragraph. Introduction and Conclusion sentence is best.

SECTION 7: SHORT ESSAYS TIPS FOR THE TWO SHORT ESSAY PROMPTS 1. Break down each of the essay prompts into sections. 2. For each prompt divide total required words (500) by number of sections. (500/4=125 words per section) 3. Remember: No Introduction or Conclusion paragraph! Introduction and Conclusion sentence is best. 4. Remember: “At least 500 words” means “not less than 500 words” Do not write more than 520 words. 5. Answer both of the following prompts in at least 500 words per prompt. ORIGINAL APPLICATION PROMPT #1 Describe a typical pre-service or in-service teacher training event that you have designed and conducted in your subject area. Describe a) how you planned the training event and who was your audience; b) your goals and objectives for the training event b) activities you conducted as part of training event, including how you motivated and engaged the training event participants; c) techniques you used to assess participants’ understanding. BREAK DOWN FOR ESSAY PROMPT #1 Describe a typical pre-service or in-service teacher training event that you have designed and conducted in your subject area. 1. Describe a) how you planned the training event and who was your audience; 2. Describe b) your goals and objectives for the training event 3. Describe c) activities you conducted as part of training event, including how you motivated and engaged the training event participants; 4. Describe d) techniques you used to assess participants’ understanding. 500 words divided by 4 sections = 125 words per section REMEMBER: No Introduction or Conclusion paragraph. Introduction and Conclusion sentence is best.

​IMPORTANT ESN APPLICATION INFORMATION INFO TO HELP YOU COMPLETE THE APPLICATION SECTION 4: EMPLOYMENT AND LEADERSHIP HISTORY 17. Employment History: Please list places where you have worked as a full-time TEACHER before starting your current job. 18. Teaching Honors and Professional Memberships: PLEASE NOTE: This is not the place to list your certificates you may have received for professional training. Please go to Question 20b and follow the directions. 19. Leadership history: Please list any formal leadership position you have held. Here is an example: From 05/25/2018 To 08/20/2018 Leadership Title: English Language Teacher Trainer Responsibilities: Organize and present student-centered methodology for English Grammar to English Teachers Grade Level 7-11. YOU WILL SEE SECTION 5 TOMORROW, STAY TUNED!

​IMPORTANT ESN APPLICATION INFORMATION INFO TO HELP YOU COMPLETE THE APPLICATION SECTION 3: CURRENT TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 15. Primary workplace (two parts) PART ONE: Please provide details of your current teaching responsibilities. Here is an example: Subject: English grammar Total Hours Per Week: 10 Length of a class: 40 min Student Grade Level: 7 Student Age: 14-16 Number of students per class: 30 PART TWO: Please provide additional activities that you are engaged in your institution. Here are two examples: Activity Title: Supervisor of Teachers Hours per week: 2 Student Grade Level: n/a Student Age: n/a Number of Students (per class): n/a Activity Title: English Club Hours per week: 2 Student Grade Level: 7-11 Student Age: 14-18 Number of Students (per class): 30 16. Secondary workplace: If you are doing private tutoring, please provide the information below. Here is an example: “I’m an English language teacher in “Profi Education”, 15 hours per week, 20 students per class” YOU WILL SEE SECTION 4 ON MONDAY, STAY TUNED!

​IMPORTANT ESN APPLICATION INFORMATION INFO TO HELP YOU COMPLETE THE APPLICATION SECTION 2: INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR WORK PLACE/EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION 11. Your job title: English Language Teacher/Teacher Trainer 12. (Many small questions in #12) School Principal/Dean/Headmaster name and job title: E.g. Nabiyev Baxrom, School Director 13. Current Educational Institution Demographic Information (Type of Institution): Public means Government School and Private means Training School 13. Location of school: If school where you work is located in a city/town please choose “Urban”, if in countryside choose “Suburban”, and if school located in village then choose “Rural” 14. Alternate telephone: This is someone that is NOT YOU! YOU WILL SEE SECTION 3 TOMORROW, STAY TUNED!

​IMPORTANT ESN APPLICATION INFORMATION INFO TO HELP YOU COMPLETE THE APPLICATION SECTION 1: PERSONAL DATA 3. Country of legal residence: Uzbekistan 4. Place of Birth: (your city) 5. Date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY): Pay attention to the order! If your birthday is 28/09/1992 then in the application you will write (MM) 09 (DD) 28 (YYYY) 1992 8. If you are interested to be considered for both CT and RPM… If yes I would like to be considered for: Both groups Which Cohort? Cohort 1 (April/May 2020) Cohort 2 (Jan/Feb 2021) Or “No preference/either one okay” 9. Emergency contact/Alternate telephone: This is someone that is NOT YOU!

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION The ESN team will post tips for filling out each section of the CT/RPM application. You will be receiving these tips on a daily basis. Look for these SECTION TITLES: Section 1: Personal Data Section 2: Information About Your Work Place/Educational Institution Section 3: Current Teaching and Professional Responsibilities Section 4: Employment and Leadership History Section 5: Education History and Knowledge of Languages Section 6: Supplementary Information Section 7: Short Essays Section 8: Application Certification Statement Section 9: Application Checklist Section 10: Recommendation Form YOU WILL SEE SECTION 1 TOMORROW ON NEW YEAR DAY HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE, BEST WISHES TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY