2020 Subaward - North Carolina - Virtual Exchange

Virtual Teacher to Teacher Program –Virtual Exchange 

Chapter:  North Carolina 

Location of the Grant:  North Carolina, Cochabamba, Bolivia (Virtual) 

Duration:  8/2021 – 12/2021 

Description of the Grant:  The North Carolina Chapter has had a long-standing exchange teacher-in-residence program with the Cochabamba Chapter and has exchanged best practices. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, it is unsafe and impractical for teachers to physically visit in an exchange between the two countries. Therefore, the Cochabamba Chapter requested a virtual teacher-trainer program focused on English language instruction over a a two-month period. At the end of the program, participants will receive a certificate of completion from Partners of the Americas International Office and materials from Pearson Bolivia.

The program will consist of six modules that include:

1. teacher as language coach;
2. barometer for the classroom’s social-emotional environment;
3. empowering students to take ownership of their learning;
4. how to motivate student success through practice;
5. teaching in the real world: using prior knowledge and cultural competency in the classroom;
6. increasing student speaking practice in primary, secondary, and adult programs.

This program will allow students and educators to gain access to meaningful cross-cultural experiences and become part of the global community through a peer to peer connection where they can practice their speaking skills. 

Key Audience : Students and educators in North Carolina and Cochabamba, Bolivia 

Key Partners:  North Carolina Chapter and Cochabamba Bolivia Chapter

Tags:  Education, Workforce Development, Technology, Community Empowerment