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AMAL1 Educational Network Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy November 2007

AMAL1 Educational Network Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy November 2007. Today’s Agenda: About Amal Cooperation with the Office of Public Affairs Access Project Looking to the Future Thank you. 2.

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AMAL1 Educational Network Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy November 2007

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  1. AMAL1 Educational Network Office of Public Affairs, U.S. Embassy November 2007

  2. Today’s Agenda: • About Amal • Cooperation with the Office of Public Affairs • Access Project • Looking to the Future • Thank you 2

  3. The Amal Network incorporates 101 educational institutions covering a range of education and training areas: • 56 high schools • 16 junior high schools • 15 colleges for Technicians and Practical Engineers • 14 adult training centers 3

  4. Division of High Schools: • 34 high schools under the supervision of the Ministry of Education • 22 high schools under the supervision of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Employment 4

  5. Nahariyya; Kisra Smiya 56 High Schools KiryatHaim Safed Tiberias; Shimshon Zarzir;Shfaram Afula Hadera Nazareth Ramat David Tel Hashomer EmekHarod Sharon Tel Aviv Tira Taibeh Rishon LeTsion; Rehovot Ashdod ) Petah Tikva KiryatMalahi; Ofakim Ramleh_Lod Rahat Lakia Kuseifa Be’erSheba (4) Houra Jerusalem Dimona Tel Sheva Araara

  6. The number of students and teachers in the Amal network is approximately: • Students – 30,000 • Teachers and administrative personnel – more than 3,000 6

  7. U.S. Embassy – Amal Cooperation • Advancement of the teaching of English in the Bedouin sector - the Access Project • Providing the services of an English Language Fellow to work with teachers and students in the Bedouin sector • Promotion of improved intercultural relations, through support of various projects: • Debate • Star 14

  8. U.S. Embassy – Amal Cooperation • Advancement of the teaching of English, through support of teacher professional development, including: • Study days, DVCs, online courses and seminars • Teacher delegation to U.S. • Enrichment of English curricula through presentations by U.S. Embassy staff members in schools throughout the country • Participation in “American Corner” activities • Providing learning materials to Amal schools 15

  9. Access Project (2005-2008) • Advancement of the teaching of English in the Bedouin sector, in the following Amal schools: • Araara • Kuseifeh • Lakia • Hura • Tel Sheva (both schools) • Rahat 16

  10. Access Project Objectives: • Increase the number of students who take the 4–point English matriculation exams in each of the Amal high schools in the Negev • Train teachers to excel in preparing students for with high-level examinations • Expose students to all aspects of the English language (reading, writing, speaking and listening) • Foster cross-cultural awareness and promotetolerance • Acquaint students with various aspects of American history and culture 17

  11. Access Project - Implementation Stages 18

  12. Access Project - Results 4 point students 19

  13. Excerpts from a letter written by an Access teacher: “I will not forget the ACCESS project which comes on time to help students to become 4 pointers instead of 3 pointers in their Bagrut examination. … It is a huge step for the entire group who did not believe in their ability and their intelligence. Starting this project, they become very motivated, very keen and very enthusiastic… I would like to thank AMAL and the U.S. Embassy for the kindness and generosity extended to all of us.” (MahaGabo’a, Kuseifa) 20

  14. Looking to the Future • Continued advancement of the teaching of English in the Bedouin sector. • Expansion of existing projects to include reinforced study of Hebrew and Arabic in the Bedouin sector. • Continued professional development of the English teaching staff. • Continued collaboration in all current areas of involvement. 21

  15. Thank you… • On behalf of the Amal students and teachers, we would like to express our appreciation for the continued support of the U.S. Embassy, including: • Richard Jones, U.S. Ambassador to Israel • Ephraim Cohen, Cultural Affairs Officer • Roger Webb, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer • ZebaReyazuddin, Assistant Cultural Affairs Officer • Rick Rosenberg, Regional English Language Officer • Risa Levy, Cultural Affairs Specialist 22

  16. Their future – Our commitment

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