Educational Development and English as a Second Language training program.

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Announcing the 2013 Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA) and the Columbus International Program (CIP) Educational Development and English as a Second Language training program.

Dates: July 27-August 10, 2013

Purpose: To provide short-term, intensive, high-quality, customized individual and group experiences in the field of Educational Development and English as a Second Language. Teachers will be immersed in an American classroom, providing the opportunity to use new teaching techniques, develop confidence, and to become stronger educators.  Outside of the classroom, teachers will learn about a variety of subjects, including, but not limited to:  American educational theories, effective instruction methods, curriculum development, technology in the classroom, and creative lesson planning. Program will include cultural opportunities to immerse in the American culture.

Program Costs: $1,250 Included in the program cost:

-          Airport pick-up and drop-off

-          On-site job training

-          Arranged living with a host family

-          Transportation for the duration of the program

-          An orientation to the U.S. and a tour of Columbus

-          Planned cultural visits to local museums, city landmarks, and other tourist destinations

-          Daily breakfast and dinner

Applications: Applicants may apply for the program by going to http://www.cipcolumbus.org and clicking on the link.

Application Deadline: May 1, 2013

Expected Outcomes:

-          Participants will learn transferrable skills in the classroom, leading to more productive and interesting classes in their home country

-          Teachers will be exposed to new instruction methods, which when combined with current methods will produce more effective methods used in the classroom

-          Participants will experience modern technology used in the classroom, inspiring them to use new and up-to-date techniques when they return home

Program Content: This program will challenge teachers to use and improve their skills by teaching in a university classroom. Teachers will work with each other and a professor at a university to develop and effectively implement lesson plans. Additionally, teachers will have the chance to meet local leaders in Education, allowing them to further understand the American education system and to improve their own teaching skills.

Classroom training will consist of a teachers pairing up with a university professor to develop ESL lesson plans, after which they will co-teach several lessons together at the university. By experiencing hands-on teaching in the U.S., teachers will learn by actively participating in our program.  In addition to teaching first-hand, teachers will also visit schools and organizations that promote ESL, and highlight educational practices in Columbus. For example, this program will include visits to the ESL programs at Ohio State University and Columbus State Community College, Tolles Career and Technical Center, Columbus International High School, Columbus Education Association, Columbus Literacy Council, and Community Refugee and Immigration Services (CRIS). Site visits and training are always customized to the needs and desires of the group.

 All CIPUSA programs include opportunities to take part in cultural activities. Activities include: visits to museums, sporting events, theaters, festivals, etc. For an additional charge of $350 (per trip), a trip to Washington DC, Chicago, or Niagara Falls can be incorporated into the program.

Program Specifics: As a participant of this program you will receive:

-          Personalized training based on the group’s needs

-          A well-designed program in the field of educational development and English as a Second Language that provides opportunities to learn through hands-on teaching, networking opportunities, and educational lectures

-          A network of focused teachers, schools, and organizations, leading to first-hand educational knowledge and experience

-          A chance to interact with U.S. counterparts, both professionally and informally

-          An opportunity for you to share your country’s customs and history through interacting with community members

-          Free time to participate in leisure activities

-          A certificate of completion

Program Hosts: The Council of International Programs USA (CIPUSA) has provided training programs since 1956. Our organization is comprised of highly educated, well-traveled individuals who have an appreciation for cultural understanding. CIPUSA has trained nearly 15,000 alumni from 147 countries. It has 8 affiliate offices across the United States. CIPUSA will work together with the Columbus affiliate, the Columbus International Program (CIP). The Columbus International Program will facilitate your program while you are in Columbus, Ohio and be responsible for participants and all program elements. CIPUSA will provide the paperwork for the necessary visa sponsorship for the program.

Living Accommodation: Every group will stay with selected host families with an interest in international affairs. The affiliate office will also provide the group with transportation during their stay. Each individual will have his/her own bedroom, a shared bathroom and will be provided with breakfast and dinner. Lunch will be during the program on business days and participants will be expected to pay for their own lunch ($5-10 per day). While in Columbus, the guests will be part of a family and encouraged to participate in family activities.

Program Participants: The delegation will be comprised of 16-20 teachers or educators from various countries.

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Time to harden up on those soft skills

Careers Mar. 13, 2013 - 09:07AM JST ( 1 )

  Time to harden up on those soft skills While the internet has created great networking opportunities for businesses and individuals, the value of face-to-face communication should not be forgotten, according to Hays. According to Jonathan Sampson, Regional Director of Hays in Japan, email should be no substitute for human contact and companies should develop their staff’s softer skills as there are gains to be made whether within or outside the organization. This is particularly important in countries such as Japan. “Staff who are isolated by email can become a threat to an employers‟ competitiveness, so offering formal training in networking skills would benefit both companies and the individuals concerned,” says Jonathan. Introductions via technology can be a good starting point, but professional relationships are often cemented in person. “If you want your business to succeed, sooner or later you’ll need to meet the people you would like to turn into clients or staff,” says Jonathan. Top 5 networking tips according to the Hays Journal:

1. People should be cultivating their “weak ties” – those individuals encountered casually or unexpectedly who could develop into new and useful relationships. Potential networks are everywhere and not always in work-related places.

2. Technical knowledge of a job role or organization is a given in anyone with any professional ambition. But “loose knowledge” – what and who we know outside of work – is also relevant and could also be useful to career development. Such information should be exploited appropriately.

3. The “global green room” – the elite networks that welcome senior people, but remain closed to those further down the professional chain – stifles creativity. Opening up established groups to outsiders and sharing knowledge and best practice on a more meritocratic basis could revitalize networks.

4. “Marzipan managers” should be a source of concern for organizations. These employees sit beneath the leadership icing and often feel frustrated and swamped in a sea of email and paperwork. Responsible employers will encourage them to network for their own benefit and that of the organization.

5. Organizations should aspire to becoming “curious corporations”. In order to flourish and succeed, businesses must not be too insular and should be aware of what is happening outside their operation. To achieve this, they must engage with the broader world through external networks and information-sharing to generate new ideas. Source: Hays Journal (www.hays-journal.com)

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