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WorldTeach - Volunteer Teaching in Panama
Description
WorldTeach is proud to partner with the Ministry of Education starting in 2011 to assist in the country’s efforts to improve English language attainment. Panama is rapidly becoming not only a tourist destination, but also a target for foreign investment as it continues its democratic and stable political conditions. As such, the need for Panamanians to communicate in English is ever-increasing and WorldTeach volunteers have been invited to assist in this process.
This pilot year of the program will start with select volunteers, placed in Santiago and Panama City. Our first group of volunteers who departed in March are kick starting this new program in Santiago, teaching at The Normal School as well as elementary schools. The Escuela Normal Juan Demóstenes Arosemenain Santiago (The Normal School) is the preparatory high school for the country’s elementary teachers. Thus, volunteers will contribute towards educating future teachers of the country, who will pay this forward in their future careers. In addition, volunteers will teach English at neighboring elementary schools in Santiago to help provide a foundation of English language skills.
Highlights
Upon completion of Orientation, volunteers begin their teaching assignments. Santiago volunteers serve as English teachers at The Normal School or in public elementary schools. Volunteers placed in Panama City will serve as as elementary school teachers. Volunteers teaching at the Normal School will focus on spoken English; volunteers who feel comfortable will also be asked to instruct students in pedagogy, particularly implementing student-centered educational practices.
Volunteers working with elementary school students' in Santiago and Panama City will focus on spoken English, working closely with Panamanian teachers to identify student needs. All teaching responsibilities will include teaching classes, attending faculty meetings, and developing lesson plans and assessments. Throughout the year, many WorldTeach volunteers start or contribute to community projects in addition to their regular teaching responsibilities. Such projects may include teaching adult English classes, starting afterschool clubs and/or becoming involved with a local community organization. Volunteers often find that there is a wealth of service opportunities outside the classroom and that the host community welcomes their involvement.
Qualifications
Volunteers must:
Be a native or native-level English speaker
Have a Bachelor's degree (in any subject)
Be flexible, open-minded, patient and actively engaged in shaping this new program
No older than 65 years old at departure
Possess a desire to teach in Panama
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