The purpose of the English Access Microscholarship
Program (Access Program) is to make the study of English more accessible to
adolescents from an economically disadvantaged background. In addition, while
working on their language skills, the participants will become familiar with
aspects of US culture and thus develop a deeper understanding of current issues
in North American society. A greater sensitivity to cultural differences,
coupled with the acquired language skills, will enable the participants to take
advantage of opportunities that had previously been unavailable to them.
The program will works with 252 economically-underprivileged students aged 13-17 in ten regions of Georgia (Kutaisi,
Zugdidi, Batumi, Telavi, Gori, Rustavi, Akhaltsikhe, Guria, Poti and Abrolauri), providing after-school and summer English classes and
enrichment activities at no cost to the students and enhancing English language
skills thereby developing increased self-confidence, stronger critical thinking
skills, and increased opportunities for study or employment.
The 420-hour program is meant for two school years and
consists of an induction or start-up session (2 hours) and 178 hours of after
school instruction plus 30 hours of summer camp per year. The six hours of
instruction per week takes place in sessions held three times a week. Total
course time for each phase is calculated on the basis of face-to-face and
virtual classes. Coursework is appropriate for the students’ age and interests
and provides opportunities to use English in real and meaningful situations. Students
receive ongoing feedback on progress and personalized support.
PH International works with local NGO partners in four
regions to provide English language instruction, as well as involve
locally-based Peace Corps volunteers and American Corners in enrichment
activities.
This
program addresses three main areas:
English language acquisition:
Students develop intermediate to advanced levels in
understanding and expressing themselves in English (reading, writing, speaking,
and listening), with a special emphasis placed on listening comprehension and
speaking.
Culture:
Students have increased insights and appreciation for
American culture and values. Students are encouraged to develop respect for and
interest in other cultures, customs and beliefs.
Personal Development:
Students develop leadership and interpersonal skills.
Each NGO holds a one-week summer day camp for all
Access Program students in their locality in July of each year. Day camps run six
hours a day for five days. The summer
camps provide students with English and American culture training and
recreational activities. Karaoke competitions, American movie clubs, American
sports games, drama, music and arts and crafts are all included in the agenda.
Fluency-focused instructions, as well as activity and task-based assignments
are highlighted.
The
program is designed for public school students, between 13 to 15 years of age,
who have a minimal knowledge of English.
This program is exclusively directed at economically disadvantaged
youth. The following is a list of
minimum requirements for enrollment in the program:
Educational Establishment
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Public school
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Age
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13– 17 years old (students entering their last year
of school are excluded)
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Entry Requirement
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Minimal knowledge of English
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Socio-Economic status
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Lower to lower-middle class
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Academic Performance
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Average grades for
previous year at least 7 (on 1-10 scale)
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Behavior report
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Acceptable
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