# GROUP PROJECTS ABROAD (GPA) **LANGUAGE PARTICIPANT**

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I FLE REPORTING SYSTEM PROPOSED SCREENSProgram: GPA Institution: Project: Award #: Project Director: World Area: Start Date: End Date: Report Due Date:

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## Welcome to the IRIS Reporting System

Instructions: 1

. To enter your report, first click on the Orientation Evaluation link. 2

. Answer the questions on each screen. 3

. Click the Save and Continue button at the bottom of each screen to continue to the next screen. 4

. On the View/Submit Report screen: Verify the information you have entered. If you need to make any changes, click on the link on the top of the screen to return to that screen. If your report is complete, click the Submit Report button at the bottom of the View/Submit Report screen. Once you have submitted your report, you will not be able to make any changes.

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This is a United States Department of Education computer system, which may be accessed and used only for official Government business by authorized personnel. Unauthorized access or use of this computer system may subject violators to criminal, civil, and/or administrative action. Home | Update Password | Contact Us | Help | User Guide | Logoff International and Foreign Language Education U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education 1990 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006-8521 Phone: (202) 502-7700Program: GPA Institution: Project: Award #: Project Director: World Area: Start Date: End Date: Report Due Date:

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## Pre-departure Orientation Evaluation Rate each question below on a scale of excellent to very poor. You may enter comments below to clarify your ratings. * Required fields Rating Category Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor NA 1. Readings and other preparatory materials sent and/or recommended in advance of the program. 

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2. Usefulness of readings and other preparatory materials. 

### * 3. Information presented at orientation about the logistics of the program. 

### * 4. Information presented at orientation about the host country culture(s). 

### * 5. Language instruction, if applicable, at orientation. 

### * 6. Pacing of the information in the orientation. 

### * 7. Appropriateness of information in the orientation. 

### * 8. Cultural sensitivity of pre-departure orientation coordinators. 

### * 9. Explanation of what is expected from the participant as an outcome of attendance in program. 

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10. Was preparation adequate in ensuring the participants rediness to travel to host country. 

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NA = Not Applicable Comments: (limit 1,000 characters and spaces)

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## Weekly Activities *Required Please select the three most effective/helpful activities in making language gains: Master list of activities Attending field trips Attending language laboratory Attending lectures (non-classroom affiliated) Attending social / cultural activities (e.g. concerts, ceremonies, we Attending study clubs Conversing in the GPA language with local residents Giving oral presentations Journal writing Language based classroom instruction Non-language based classroom instruction Add Activity(s)

Remove Activity(s) Selected most effective/helpful activities

Please select the three least effective/helpful activities in making language gains: Master list of activities Attending field trips Attending language laboratory Attending lectures (non-classroom affiliated) Attending social / cultural activities (e.g. concerts, ceremonies, weddings) Attending study clubs Conversing in the GPA language with local residents Giving oral presentations Journal writing Language based classroom instruction Non-language based classroom instruction Add Activity(s)

Remove Activity(s) Selected least effective/helpful activities

Which of the following types of technologies did you use as part of the Overseas Language Program:

Instructional Technologies Check all that apply Moodles Wikis Podcasts Web-based courses Blogs Other (please specify)Home | Update Password | Contact Us | Help | User Guide | Logoff International and Foreign Language Education U.S. Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education 1990 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006-8521 Phone: (202) 502-7700Program: GPA Institution: Project: Award #: Project Director: World Area: Start Date: End Date: Report Due Date:

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## In-Country Experience Evaluation Click on a link below to enter your in-country experience evaluation for that country. Enter your in-country evaluation for Afghanistan Enter your in-country evaluation for Albania

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## In-Country Experience Evaluation Rate the following aspects of your in-country experience in Afghanistan. Use the comment box below to provide feedback on this program. * Required fields Rating Category Excellent Good Fair Poor Very Poor NA 1. Balance of lectures, cultural events, cities, and other components of itinerary. 

### * 2. Pacing of itinerary. 

### * 3. Quality of speakers and academic lectures. 

### * 4. Quality of host country faculty and teachers for language instructions. 

### * 5. Quality of host country faculty and teachers for area studies instruction. 

### * 6. Quality of other host country counterparts. 

### * 7. Quality and value of interaction with other program participants. 

### * 8. Quality of service provided by host country administering agency (e.g., Fulbright Commission, host country coordinators). 

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9. Condition of housing facilities. 

### * 10. Meeting special needs of participants. 

### * 11. Availability of Project Director and staff. 

### * NA = Not Applicable Comments. Please provide feedback about the in-country experience. For example, discuss: pace of itinerary, challenges with staff, and/or activities that impacted you professionally: 

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