Teaching two subjects in one
Teaching a language allows educators to get creative with the content and materials used to teach a new topic. Payakumbuh’s ETA Daniel Knoll used the Descriptive Texts topic to interweave some American history into the lesson. For the practice activity of the lesson, students were given a brochure and a short descriptive text about Valley Forge,.. Read More.
Around the World!
November was a very busy month that emphasized cultural exchange. ETA Angela Zhu prepared for International Education Week, where students learned about various opportunities in scholarship meetings, engaged in-class activities about various countries, and wrote pen-pal letters to students in America. Over the first few weeks, students in 10th grade at SMAN 1 Tana Toraja worked.. Read More.
Having fun with verbal ‘tug-of-war’!
Tenth graders at MAN 2 Malang were able to practice expressing their opinions and their future plans through playing verbal ‘tug-of-war’ and writing speeches. For the verbal ‘tug-of-war’ activity, ETA Shanze “Aisha” Tahir and her English co-teachers would write a statement on the board that would be placed in the middle of a line. Then, students.. Read More.
English at the Podomulyo Pondok
This month, ETA Emma Muth began teaching Pondok students at the mosque in her neighborhood. This project was started by last year’s ETA, and Emma was keen to continue this exciting project. The all-girls class is homeschooled at the Pondok and many live there full time. So far, students have reviewed classroom commands and numbers… Read More.
When I say “study” you say “abroad”!
November was a whirlwind of a month for ETA Lucy Srour. It was a month filled with many bright smiles appreciating both the big moments and small moments, like when Lucy discovered you can make a birthday cake out of a rice cooker. Some of the bigger moments of November came during International Education Week… Read More.
Too Many Cooks in The Kitchen
Somehow autumn has passed Cerme without a single pumpkin spice latte in sight. Notwithstanding, November has been full of joy and fulfillment for ETA Gabriel “Gabe” Umland, but has also been bittersweet as he wraps up his first semester of teaching. As one of the last lesson plans for four of Gabe’s 12 classes, students.. Read More.
November: Just Add Water
This November, the rainy season finally graced Temanggung! The temperature cooled as ETA Lucy Faust went on a school Islamic pilgrimage, judged an English competition in the dorm, and celebrated Thanksgiving in English Club and with a Friendsgiving meal. But most of all, ETA Lucy was in the classroom, trying her best to keep lessons.. Read More.
Opening the Doors to Cultural Exchange
Happy International Education Week! November 18 – 22 was a week to celebrate all things international education and cultural exchange, which basically sums up the Fulbright ETA grant duties. The space in ETA Michelle Nguyen’s high school that desires the most cultural exchange is the English Debate Club. Not only are these students eager to.. Read More.
Honoring Teachers at SMAN 1 Demak
This month, SMAN 1 Demak celebrated Indonesia Teacher’s day. Indonesia Teacher’s day was on November 25, so the teachers lead the school in a flag ceremony, however, the rest of the celebrations at SMAN 1 were held on November 21 because of the end of semester exams on November 25. The day is dedicated to.. Read More.
The Practicality of Procedural Text
ETA Michael Walsh focused on helping students learn how to write procedural texts in his two 11th grade classes at SMKN 1 Tana Toraja this month. Michael enjoys working at a vocational school because there are always opportunities to incorporate the students’ skills and future occupations into the English lessons. For instance, students in construction.. Read More.
