Happy New Year and welcome back to the Fulbright ETA Monthly Highlights! The ETAs began the year with a lot of excitement and determination. At this point in the grant year, the ETAs have a better understanding of their schools and the greater host community. Returning to their regular schedules after a long December break was the perfect chance for ETAs to try new activities in class, begin engaging community projects, and bond with community members.
Read through the highlights for stories about the ETAs feeling more comfortable in their role as teaching assistants and cultural ambassadors.
Many thanks to all of the ETAs for their wonderful stories and photos.
Be sure to get the next month Highlights, February 2019, edition. Plus, if you would like to read the best articles from previous editions (August – December 2018), take a look at our special edition “Best of Fulbright ETA”.
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Let the (reading) games begin!
“What is your hobby?” is one of the most common questions that students learning English ask, and ETA Sophia Lopresti’s answer was always “I really like to read!” This was something that boggled the students’ minds. She LIKES to read? Outside of school?! Nonetheless, when a friend brought some children’s books in October, the students.. Read More.
Culture Exchange Month
January revved up in activity and fun for the students of MAN 1 Malang as many projects began to unfurl. ETA Catherine Krol connected two classes to her alma mater high school to engage in Pen Pal exchange to teach the Personal Letter unit in 11th grade. The first batch of letters was sent at.. Read More.
Listening More
This January, ETA Neelam was happy to be busy once again, not only with her classes but with her English clubs with students, teachers and university friends. One of Neelam’s highlights for the month of January was working with her co-teachers to find new and exciting ways to include listening activities in their lessons. Neelam,.. Read More.
