Bridging English: Community of English Teachers in Shafir, Lachish, and Kiryat Gat
Kiryat Gat Municipality
Field: English
Requested Sum: $38,990 | 67% of total budget
First Year | Location: Kiryat Gat
// About the Organization
The organization aims to significantly improve English achievements among students in Kiryat Gat, Shafir and Lachish by investing in the teachers, upgrading teaching methods, and supporting advanced technology for personalized learning.
// Project Description
The project aims to create communities for English teachers in elementary and middle schools in order to improve their sense of belonging and promote their students' advancement. Throughout the year, teachers will undergo professional training and receive tools in AI, advanced pedagogies, use of innovative tools, tours, and learning workshops. In addition, the process of implementing apps for school students in order to improve their ability to use English as a spoken language, will continue.
// Project Goals
The goals of the project are to lead a program that will significantly improve English proficiency among a large number of students in Kiryat Gat and the regional councils of Shafir and Lachish. To create a feeling of belonging and pride among the leading English teaching staff in the region. To establish a supportive setting for sharing knowledge and experiences, and to enrich teachers’ pedagogical and digital toolkit. Another goal is to integrate AI tools into English teaching.
// Target Population
​40-50 English teachers from the region, 50% from elementary schools and 50% from middle schools. Around 3,500 students in 4th-6th grade will be using the apps.