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For your convenience, we have listed a variety of websites that we think are interesting and informative. To connect to any of the websites below, choose one of the topics and click the relevant web link.
Useful Websites
LAPIS
The Learning Assistance Program for Islamic Schools (LAPIS), supported by the Australian Government, aims to contribute to the quality of basic education improvement in Islamic schools in Indonesia. This will be achieved by building the capacity of key stakeholders working in the Islamic Schools Sub-Sector (ISS) to plan, manage and deliver improved basic education services.
LAPIS has established three long-term, large-scale activities which will form the backbone of activities for LAPIS until 2009:
- Equality of Learning Outcomes in Islamic Schools (ELOIS)
- Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidayah (PGMI)
- English Language Training in Islamic Schools (ELTIS)
Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidaiyah (PGMI)
This website provides information on another LAPIS activity — Teacher Education for Madrasah Ibtidaiyah teachers.
AusAID
The Australian Government's overseas aid program is a Federal Government funded program that reduces poverty in developing countries. The program is managed through the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) which reports directly to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.
The overall aim of Australia's aid program to Indonesia is to serve Australia's national interest through assisting Indonesia to reduce the incidence of poverty and achieve sustainable development.
AusAID Indonesia
This website provides information about the Australian government's overseas aid program in Indonesia, covering projects related to poverty, education, training, health, governance, water supplies and sanitation.
Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA)
The MORA website mainly provides readers with information regarding the organizational structure of the Department of Religious Affairs at its central and provincial levels.
Australia Indonesia Basic Education Program (AIBEP)
MORA–AIBEP is a joint initiative of the Australian and Indonesian governments. The website describes a joint project between the Australian and Indonesian governments to develop Basic Education operating under the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs.
IAIN Sunan Ampel
IAIN Sunan Ampel, Surabaya is a State Islamic Institution established based on the decree of the Ministry of Religious Affairs Number 20/1965. IAIN Sunan Ampel is currently the home to two LAPIS activities: PGMI (Pendidikan Guru Madrasah Ibtidayah) and ELTIS (English Language Training for Islamic Schools).
IAIN Mataram
IAIN Mataram is a State Islamic Institution and is one of ELTIS's key partner institutions. ELTIS training programs for MTs teachers will begin at IAIN Mataram in February 2008.
Directorate of Islamic Higher Education (DIKTIS)
The Directorate of Islamic Higher Education (DIKTIS) is the facilitator and coordinator of Islamic Higher Education Institutions and is supervised by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The activities of DIKTIS are:
- Academic and Student Affairs
- Personnel
- Library and scholarships
- Cooperation and Institutions
- Scientific Research Publications and Community Service
Ministry of National Education (MONE)
The Indonesia Ministry of National Education website provides information regarding the development of the Indonesian education system through a series of links to MONE's:
- Organization and Structure
- Education Finance
- Research and Statistics
- Education Programs
- Publications
Kang GURU Radio English (KGRE)
Kang Guru Radio English (KGRE) is more than a weekly English language radio program broadcast on over 130 radio stations across Indonesia. Kang Guru Radio English, with support from AusAID Indonesia also produces a FREE English language magazine four times a year. Existing English language materials for students and English language teachers is now comprised of several teacher packages including the 2004 Revised Teacher Package, the SMP Teacher Package, and KGRE's brand new SMA Teacher Package.
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS)
Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) are funded by the Government of Australia for postgraduate study at Australian universities. The main goal of ADS is to promote Indonesia's human resource capacity to contribute to:
- Improving economic management
- Strengthening democratic institutions and practice
- Increasing the accessibility and quality of basic social services
- Enhancing security and stability
Each year, the Australian Government sponsors people from some developing countries to study in Australia through Australian Development Scholarships (ADS) and up to 270 scholarships will be offered in 2007/2008.
The Australian Development Scholarship program in Indonesia aims to promote private and public sector human resource development in areas of agreed development priority.
Indonesia Australia Language Foundation — I/A/L/F
The IALF has language centres in Jakarta, Denpasar, Bali and Surabaya supporting outposted personnel in more remote locations. The IALF employs approximately 150 staff, including over 50 teachers of English and Bahasa Indonesia. Training programs and education services offered by the IALF include: General and Academic English, Bahasa Indonesia, IELTS Preparation and Testing, Business English, Translating and Interpreting, Teacher Training and In-House Training.
ELT Websites
Cambridge ESOL ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching)
The Cambridge ESOL ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching) course is a qualification that can help you to deepen your knowledge and develop your ability to reflect on and improve your teaching. The main aim is to develop your skills in the following areas:
- language awareness and language use in the classroom
- planning, teaching and evaluation
- assessment and evaluation
www.cambridgeesol.org/teaching/icelt.htm
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
This is a test developed by Cambridge ESOL for teachers of English to Speakers other languages. It tests teachers' knowledge of concepts related to language, language use and the background to and practice of language teaching and learning.
English Teaching Professional
An independent quarterly magazine for teachers. Requires paid subscription and has a sample copy.
The BBC and British Council English Teaching website
EFL notice boards and a wealth of teaching tips and lesson plans.
One Stop English
A great site containing many useful links to help teachers in all areas of their teaching.
TotalESL
TotalESL is designed to be a valuable and complete source for all the needs of ESL/EFL teachers, institutions and students in Asia and the Middle East. There are also features available for those in areas outside of Asia.
Jamaby
This site provides web links to a number of news and similar stories that have been checked for level of difficulty. Useful for teachers looking for suitable, topical texts to use with their classes.
Dictionary.com
An online resource for definitions and grammar of English words.
Thesaurus.com
An online version of this essential writing resource showing synonyms and antonyms.
Collins Cobuild Online dictionary
The Collins Cobuild Online dictionary.
www.englishonline.co.uk/englishnon/language/dictionary
English grammar
English Grammar Tutorials and Help for EFL/ESL students. Contains grammar lessons for EFL/ESL students.
English Teaching Professional
An independent quarterly magazine for teachers of English worldwide.
Humanising Language Teaching
An online journal which focuses on various aspects of ELT. The range and the quality of contributions is impressive.
The Internet TESL Journal
A monthly journal for teachers of English as a Second Language. Includes articles, research papers, lessons plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas and links.
It's Magazine
An online magazine for learners of English, part of the its-online network.
Comenius English Language Center
The Comenius Group developed this site so that students, teachers and speakers of English from around the world can have on line access to relevant materials, lessons and products.
Teaching Unplugged
A collection of materials from a very practical perspective. Postings from the Dogme ELT egroup.
Teaching English
This site provides a range of services including weekly up dated articles on methodology, activities to try and lesson plans complete with materials. There is also a community of language teachers who use the 'Talk' section to exchange ideas and opinions on ELT.
Learning English
Various materials for students and teachers, provided by the BBC World Service.
www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish
; "Madrasah Tsanawiyah students")
ESL Notes
The English Learner Movie Guides. Each individual guide is a detailed synopsis of a popular movie, which consists of a summary of the plot, a list of the major characters, a glossary of vocabulary and various cultural references that even advanced ESL learners would often not understand, questions for ESL class discussion.
E.L. Easton
Materials for teaching and learning.
Dave's ESL Café
An Internet Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!