How can we transform the way students read and learn?
Find out at this #FulbrightResearchPresentation featuring two Fulbrighters, as they explore “Reimagining Literacy: Innovation, Interpretation, and Impact in Education.”
Date: April 25, 2025
Time: 09.00–10.30 WIB
Location: Zoom Meeting
Register now: https://bit.ly/FRP-Literacy
The event is free & open to the public, and will be conducted in English.Meet with the two Fulbright scholars who will share their knowledge and expertise:
- Dr. Maria Teodora Ping, was awarded a Fulbright Visiting Scholar Fellowship in 2024 at Ohio State University. She is a lecturer in education at Universitas Mulawarman, Samarinda. Her presentation focuses on Early Literacy Screening Instrument adapted from Ohio’s standardized tools — designed to strengthen evidence-based learning in Indonesian schools.
- Dr. Irfan Rifai was awarded DIKTI-funded Fulbright Grants for Indonesian Lecturers – PhD in 2015 at the Ohio State University and currently the Head of English Department at BINUS. His presentation, “Read like an actor, discuss it like a director”—is about a creative, performative approach to boost comprehension, empathy, and critical thinking in the classroom.
Don’t miss this opportunity to rethink what literacy can look like in today’s learning environment.
Thank you to BINUS University and Universitas Mulawarman for partnering with AMINEF to host this meaningful Fulbright research event.
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Event Rundown
| 08.45 – 09.00 |
Pre-event setup |
| 09.00 – 09.10 |
Zoom Meeting starts, Moderator welcomes participants and introduce presenters. |
| 09.10 – 09.30 |
Dr. Maria Teodora Ping presents, “Literacy Instruction Models and Early Literacy Skill Screening Instruments’ |
| 09.30 – 09.45 |
Dr. Irfan Rifai presents, “Read Like an Actor, Discuss It Like a Director” |
| 09.45 – 10.25 |
Q & A |
| 10.25 – 10.30 |
Group photo, end of event |
