Adapting
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to your context
Dear Teacher
You have an important role teaching English as a foreign language; and more than ever your contribution to the
success of children and youth in Uzbekistan growing up in a globalized world is highly valued. This addendum
(introduction) to the Teacher’s Book has been included to facilitate the adoption and effective use of the international
series of books and supplemental materials in the classroom, independent of what resources you may have at your
disposal.
Uzbekistan is embarking on a new phase of English language instruction that will enable students
to acquire the skills
and competencies necessary for success in the 21st century. To this end, the Ministry of Public Education of the Republic
of Uzbekistan has collaborated with the USAID-Uzbekistan Education for Excellence Program to adopt and adapt
a series of textbooks published by Cambridge University Press, representing the best in international
publishing for
English as a Foreign Language. These books were carefully reviewed and selected by Uzbek and international experts
in English and language-teaching methodology. Furthermore, the editions of these books have been specially prepared
for the teachers and students of Uzbekistan.
While every effort has been taken to ensure your and your students’ success with these textbooks,
it is important to be
methodical and scientific before adopting them for all classrooms throughout the country. Thus, you and your students
have the unique opportunity to participate in research to determine their efficacy, ease of use, and suitability. Your
partnership, professionalism, and feedback in this piloting process will help to refine the
use of textbooks towards
supporting the academic and professional goals for Uzbek students.
To assist you, this customized addendum gives specific information and advice for using the textbook in
your
classroom.
It is important that you read this addendum. It contains the timetable, including the exam schedule, as well as
advice on how to use the resources of this outstanding textbook package effectively. It also contains much of the
information you need day-to-day so that you can adapt this international textbook for your students and classroom.
It is also critical that you read the publisher’s introduction in this Teacher’s
Book as it gives a
tour of the unit,
which
explains how the units are organized. The publisher’s introduction also provides general information about the course
components, including audio, video, tests and assessments, as well as additional details for
the types of projects and
special lessons found in the series.
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