Call for Application for ‘English as a Medium of Instruction’ Course

The Regional English Language Office, Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States
of America in Addis Ababa is pleased to announce the 2022 summer term Online Professional
English Network (OPEN) for English as a Medium of Instruction course.

Program Information
The Online Professional English Network (OPEN) program offers virtual learning opportunities
to foreign English language educators, professionals and learners worldwide. OPEN promotes
mutual exchange of culture and provides free access to teaching and learning materials which
can be reused, adapted and shared with others. OPEN professional development opportunities
are developed by U.S. academic institutions and experts in the field of Teaching English to
Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).

Course Information
English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) is an online course designed to introduce you to the
theory and practice of teaching disciplinary content in English. This course will help you re-
develop your existing courses or create new ones that use English as the Medium of Instruction
(EMI). Materials include engaging videos, practical readings, and opportunities for collaboration
within the course and in your institutions. You will identify challenges that faculty and students
encounter in EMI classes and develop strategies for successfully helping students learn course
content while simultaneously building or refining their English skills. In addition, you will gain
confidence in teaching in English while you also become more comfortable using pedagogies
that are interactive and focus on student learning. Topics include course design, syllabi
development, lesson and materials creation, teaching interactively in English, and supporting
learning through technology. When you complete the course, you will have a portfolio of
materials you can use in your own courses.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should be highly motivated public/government university other disciplinary

subjects’ teacher rather than English who are both dedicated to their own professional
development and willing to share their knowledge with colleagues. Qualified candidates should:

 Be a citizen of Ethiopia and reside in Ethiopia at the time of the course

  Not hold dual citizenship in the United States
 Have the ability to complete academic work at a U.S. university level (CEFR
approximately B2)
 Have at least 8-10 hours per week to devote to coursework
 Have regular access (4-5 times per week) to a reliable, internet-enabled device
 Have an understanding of English technical terms 
 Have basic technology skills related to creating usernames and passwords, using
credentials to log in to secured websites, using email, searching the internet, and
accessing and managing electronic files (e.g., pdf, MS Word, Excel), including
downloading and uploading files. 
 Have the ability to type in English well enough to participate in online discussions and
submit written assignments in a timely manner

Click here to complete the application form before April 15, 2022.

If you have any questions related to the application process, email to RELOAddis@state.gov.

Regional English Language Office, Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States of
America, Addis Ababa