2015 Professional Development Scholarships
Regional English Language
Office Jakarta in cooperation with
the Teachers of English
as Foreign Language in Indonesia
(TEFLIN) Association
Professional Development Scholarships
support attendance at the 2015 TEFLIN conference for motivated and talented
teachers of English who wish to learn more about the craft of teaching and who
have the potential to be future leaders in their communities. The scholarships
aim to make the TEFLIN conference more enriching and accessible to a wider
group of professionals.
Eligibility
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Classroom
teachers of English as a foreign language at the primary or secondary school
level
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University
students enrolled in a program related to English language teaching
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First time
attendee at a TEFLIN Conference
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Citizen
and resident of Indonesia with permission from the principal or department
chair to attend the 2015 TEFLIN Conference, September 14-16 in Denpasar
Criteria
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Demonstration
of commitment to excellence in teaching, professional growth, and collaboration
with fellow educators
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Leadership
service to the profession and community
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Innovation,
enthusiasm, creativity, inspiration, and compassion as an educator
Nomination
Process
Professional Development Scholarships are
available through nominations from English Language Fellows, Fulbright English
Teaching Assistants, and Peace Corps Volunteers working with Indonesian
teachers of English in schools and universities. Please work with the teacher
you would like to nominate to complete the nomination form on the following
page and submit the completed forms to RELOJakarta@state.gov.
Nomination
Deadline
Nominations must be received by June 1,
2015. Late nominations will not be considered.
Award
In 2015, RELO will award 10-12 scholarships
which include a waiver from TEFLIN covering conference registration as well as
a travel grant to cover transportation, accommodation, and meals during the
conference. Award winners will also receive a certificate of recognition.
Upon return from the TEFLIN conference,
scholarship recipients are required to share their learning in a discussion,
roundtable, or presentation at their home institution through a replica
workshop. Instructions and guidelines will be provided by Regional English
Language Office (RELO), U.S. Embassy Jakarta.
2015 Professional
Development Scholarship Nomination
Regional English
Language Office Indonesia
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Nominee Information
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Name
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Hendra,
M.Pd
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Phone
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08128434297
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E-Mail
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School
or Institution
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Madrasah
Aliyah Negri Leuwiliang Bogor
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Address
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Jalan
raya leuwiliang sadeng Km 4 sibanteng
bogor west java
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Check one:
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Primary school
teacher
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X
Secondary
school teacher
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University student
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Please indicate Yes (Y) or No (N) for the following
questions:
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Y I am a citizen
and reside in Indonesia.
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Y I have never
attended the TEFLIN Conference.
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Y I have permission from my supervisor/department
chair to attend TEFLIN 2015, September 14-16.
Statement from the
Nominee: How
will attending TEFLIN 2015 further your professional development? How will your
attendance impact your English language teaching community? (250-300 words).
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This
is a great chance for me to improve my knowledge and skills in teaching
English as a foreign language. I have been teaching English for 14 years in my
school namely MAN Leuwiliang, (state school for ministry of religious
affairs) in Bogor, West Java. I am really fond of teaching English because it
opens my mind to the world and I realize it is not so small. We can hold the
world in our hands, if we can communicate using English. We become like a
community; sharing our cultures and customs with our friends from different
countries.
My
school has almost one thousand students and it has 44 teachers. Luckily for
the past two years, our school has had Miss. Emani Heers, a volunteer from the
Peace Corps. I have so appreciated her efforts to help us develop English
skills. I have experienced new methods of communication as well as understanding
the culture of America. I am amazed at how strongly our students are motivated
by our co-teaching sessions. I can give our students a more colorful
atmosphere with activities and games.
By
attending the TEFLIN 2015 conference, I hope that I will get much enlightenment
concerning teaching English as a foreign language in Indonesia. I have dreams
for my school’s English speaking community. Unfortunately, we do not have
many opportunities for English Teaching method workshops in my area. I want
to develop a strong KKM ( Work group of English teachers), which consists of
28 schools in Bogor and it will be
beneficial for teachers under the Ministry of religious affairs. With
this KKM, English teachers can share lesson plans, successes and challenges. The
TEFLIN conference will give me the resources I need to develop such programs to
achieve my community’s goals.
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I certify that all the information in
this nomination is true and accurate.
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Signature
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Name
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Hendra
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Date
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26-05-2015
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Nominator Information
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Name
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Emani
C. Heers
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Phone
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081519575856
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E-Mail
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emanimo@gmail.com
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School
or Institution
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Madrasah
Aliyah Negri Leuwiliang
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City/Town
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Bogor
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Affiliation
(ELF, ETA, PCV)
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PCV
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From the Nominator:
Please describe the characteristics of this teacher
that makes him/her exceptional and sets him/her apart from other professionals
teaching English (250-300 words). Keep in mind the criteria listed in the
guidelines. If applicable, please include this person’s contributions (or
potential contributions) to the community of teachers in his/her hometown,
including activities, interests, and experiences that enhance the nominee’s
effectiveness as a teacher. Please also comment on how you believe this teacher
would benefit from attending TEFLIN.
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Bapak
Hendra is one of a kind. The first day I met him, he greeted me smiling from
ear to ear with so much enthusiasm for the Peace Corps and appreciation for
my service. I could see that early on, his kindness, humility and passion for
English teaching was real.
He
commands the classroom. The students are alert when he enters, inspired when
he begins his lessons with a quote and motivated by his creative activities.
I am often transfixed myself and at times challenged by ways to add on to his
energetic lesson plans. I’ll never forget our lesson on Narrative text when
he began the lesson by drawing ships and lions in caves on the board, while
using the student’s names and famous places in Bogor to create an elaborate
tale about a hidden kingdom. He moves around the classroom, weaving riddles
and jokes into the lessons to keep everyone engaged. It is a fun teaching
environment to say the least.
He
is also well respected amongst his colleagues. He studied in both Ponorogo, East
Java and Bandung West Java, has taught at Pekanbaru Riau in Sumatra, Bogor
and Depok, West Java. He also currently teaches English at a local University
in Bogor, while running a preschool in his neighborhood. Pak Hendra and I are
frequently invited by Peace Corps training staff to present on topics of
English teaching methods to over 60 trainees. They value his spirit and
energy. Not only is he smart, open minded and highly motivated, but a
diplomat as well. He has been a key cultural liaison in my integration into
Sundanese culture.
Bapak
Hendra is ideal for this TEFLIN conference. He has all the drive to expand
English Teaching in our Bogor community. TEFLIN will give him the knowledge
to create the workshops for teachers, Clubs for students and renew the love
of learning and teaching in Indonesia.
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Thank you for nominating a teacher for the Professional
Development Scholarship! Please email the completed nomination form to RELOJakarta@state.gov by June 1, 2015.
Regional
English Language Office
Jennifer Uhler Dian
Safitri Ayunda
Siagian
RELO Officer RELO
Assistant RELO
Assistant
+62 21-3435-9528 +62
21-3435-9533 +62
21-3435-9540
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