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FY18 English Access Microscholarship Program
Jordan Access English Language Course
Welcome Access Students!
This is where you will find additional information about your course as well as supplementary course materials, assignments, and resources. You will also be able to participate in class forums and discussions and fill out course surveys.
About Access:
The U.S. Department of State’s English Access Microscholarship Program is a learner-centered program that provides bright, but disadvantaged youth with an opportunity to learn English, develop civic engagement and leadership skills, and gain multicultural awareness through teaching the basics of American culture and values. The program benefits an equal number of 14-18 year old men and women from underprivileged families through after school instruction and intensive sessions. Access equips participants with skills that can lead to better jobs and educational prospects. Participants also gain the ability to compete for and participate in future exchanges and study in the United States. The Access Program has provided scholarships to over 180,000 students in 86 countries since its inception in 2004. The U.S. Embassy in Jordan established the English Access Microscholarship Program in 2004. AMIDEAST/Jordan administers the Access program, in close cooperation with Public Diplomacy at the U.S. Embassy in Amman.
Course Description:
English Access Microscholarship Program (Access) is a two-year program funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed by AMIDEAST. It targets students in ages between 13-15 who attend governmental schools in Jordan. Access provides 300 hours of English language instruction, and 60 hours of extra-curricular activities, American cultural enhancement activities, and community service during the two academic years (2020-2021) ، (2021-2022). The classes are taught after school, on weekends, and during summer vacations.
Textbook:
Time Zones (Second Edition)
Instructors:
All Access teachers of this book level are listed in a column to the right. You can click on your teacher’s name and communicate with him/her through the LMS.
English Language Deliverables:
In this course, you will be able to continue the remaining English Language instruction hours of the Access Program. Just like the face-to-face classes, you will be able to practice the four skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – by participating in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation exercises in an interactive environment through live sessions. You will also be able to work in groups and do group projects using the breakout rooms’ tool in your virtual classroom.
Student Assessment:
- You will be evaluated in a variety of ways throughout the course and receive feedback from the teacher to help you continue to improve your English language skills.
- Similar to the face-to-face classes, you are required to do the unit tests, speaking and writing assignments, along with projects/presentations.
- Student assessment is based on a scale of 100% with 70% as the passing grade.
Grading Criteria
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Classwork |
17.5% |
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Homework |
17.5% |
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Listening Test |
17.5% |
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Writing Test |
17.5% |
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Attendance |
10.0% |
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Participation |
10.0% |
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Community Service |
10.0% |
Attendance Policy:
- By the end of the program, students must have attended at least 70% of classes (face-to-face & online combined) to keep their Access scholarship.
Access Virtual Classroom Policies:
- Students should log onto the virtual classroom at least 15 minutes before class to take care of any connection issues.
- Students should join the class with camera, microphone and audio capabilities.
- Students should keep their microphones muted, unless they want to make a comment or ask a question.
- Devices must be charged overnight and ready to use on class time to avoid low battery issues.
Access Policies:
- All handouts, documents, presentations are the Intellectual Property Rights of the Access Program and the class instructors. These materials are for your own personal use and should not be shared or reproduced on any public platform.
- Students are expected to cooperate with each other and show respect and courtesy towards the teacher and other participants.
- Be prepared to participate in class activities.
- Make sure to have your class textbook with you for every class session.
- Complete all home assignments before class.
We welcome any remarks/suggestions/complaints you might wish to share. You can contact: Ms. Ayah ......