English Language through Civic Education (ELCE)
Under the initiative of and fully funded by the Embassy of the United States, Georgia, PH International and its partners have developed an effective, creative and sustainable project to improve English Language instruction and acquisition in Georgia while promoting Western and U.S. values among Georgian English teachers and students. The project builds on and incorporates key existing assets including the experience of English Language Fellows (ELFs) in the pilot program in Georgia, new requirements of the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia (MES) for teacher certification, MES encouragement of integrated cross-subject lessons, and the existence of large numbers of native English speakers in the classroom through TLG and Peace Corps programs. To these, the PH Team adds its own assets, including PH International’s multi-year USAID-funded Applied Civic Education and Teacher Training Program (ACETT), Intensive Course for Teachers of English (ITCE) program, Access Microscholarship program and its INL-funded Georgian Legal Socialization Program, Georgetown University’s extensive knowledge in the field of teaching English to Speakers of other Languages, and ETAG’s networking and training capacities. ELCE builds upon and extends the 2010/2011 pilot program to a scale and level that can be replicated throughout the country.The goal of English Language through Civic Education (ELCE) program is to improve English-language teaching and learning in Georgian schools, in order to support Euro-Atlantic integration, promote Western democratic values, improve students’ capacity for higher and continuing education, and increase marketable job skills among Georgian youth. The direct beneficiaries of this program are teachers of English for grades 1 - 12 and the students they teach.
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What is ELCE?
Civic Education Topics
1. HolidaysThis civic education topic will focus on cultural practices involved in U.S. holidays, Georgian holidays, and shared holidays, focusing on foods, gifts, and other traditions. The focus will be on the language and cultural skills outlined in the Georgian English Language Curriculum.
2. Democratic Institutions
This civic education area will look at basic information about governmental bodies and processes in the U.S. and Georgia, including Parliament, Congress, the Presidency, the media, and other organizations. The focus will be on the language and cultural skills outlined in the Georgian English Language Curriculum.
3. National and Historical Heroes
This topic will focus on current and historical cultural, political, sports, and media heroes in the U.S. and Georgia as a means of cultural exploration and discussion and language development according to the English Language Curriculum.
4. National Symbols
This topic will address important buildings, flags, historical sites, and other objects associated with the nations of Georgia and the U.S. The focus will be on the language and cultural skills outlined in the Georgian English Language Curriculum.
5. Vocational and Life Choices
This session will focus on teaching children to think about their skills, interests, and aptitudes and applying them toward a career or vocational area. The focus will be on the language and cultural skills outlined in the Georgian English Language Curriculum.
6. Diversity and Multiculturalism
This topic will look at issues of tolerance for individuals of different backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, with emphasis on understanding other cultures. Examples and tools from U.S. classrooms will be adapted for use in Georgia.
7. Volunteerism and Public Participation
This topic focuses on volunteering in society and how individuals can make a difference through various types of efforts, whether in helping the poor, improving the environment, or enacting neighborhood improvements. The focus will be on the language and cultural skills outlined in the Georgian English Language Curriculum.
8. Systems of Government
This session will address resources that can be incorporated into discussions of different systems of government such as monarchy, parliamentary democracy, the presidential system. The focus will be on the language and cultural skills outlined in the Georgian English Language Curriculum.
9. Civic Engagement
The topic of civic engagement will look at the issue of citizen participation in public democratic life, whether voting, involvement in political campaigns, following political issues,
and other indicators of engagement. The focus will be on the language and cultural skills outlined in the Georgian English Language Curriculum.
10. Critical Literacy and Media
Critical literacy and media will encourage students to think about the source of information and the purpose of messages. Examples will examine advertising and various types of media. The focus will be on the language and cultural skills outlined in the Georgian English Language Curriculum.
I think everyone wants to ensure that they present their best work at all times. This is so whether someone is writing in English or another language. Of course, it easier when you are writing in the language that you grew up speaking.
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