Welcome to the March edition of the Fulbright ETA Monthly Highlights! During the month of March, Indonesian students were subject to a lot of testing, but the Fulbright ETAs found exciting ways to engage students. From hosting local WORDS competition to helping finalists prepare for the national competition held in April, the ETAs did their best to reach students even if it wasn’t in the classroom. In these highlights, you will read about some successful lessons and you will also read stories of ETAs hosting workshops, English camps, judging competitions, meeting with extracurricular clubs and so on. Read all of these stories and more through the links below!
Many thanks to all of the ETAs for their wonderful stories and photos.
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Influential Women
To celebrate Women’s History Month, Fulbright ETA Alexandra Gwynn developed lessons with ETA Catherine Krol to prompt discussion about influential women in America and Indonesia. Students and teachers at SMKN 9 Malang learned about women in American history including Jerrie Mock, Sandra Day O’Connor, and Nancy Pelosi. They then researched and shared information about Indonesian.. Read More.
School Visits + Taiwan Trip
The Fulbright ETAs of East Asia Pacific were lucky enough to congregate in Taiwan for a three-day conference at the beginning of March. During this experience, Fulbright ETA Catherine Krol was able to connect with ETAs and researchers from the 20 or so countries that Fulbright has a program in and discuss similarities and differences.. Read More.
Hallway Hillarity
Fulbright ETA Anisha Tyagi’s school is undergoing construction. This means that frequently she must come up with lesson activities that her students can do without a whiteboard or desks. Often there isn’t enough walking space or sometimes, sitting space. Her most recent classes took place in a hallway. It also happened to be her most.. Read More.
