November 2024 Edition
Welcome to the November edition of the Fulbright AMINEF ETA Monthly Highlights. This month, we shine a spotlight on the remarkable efforts and achievements of our English Teaching Assistants across Indonesia. As November unfolds, our ETAs are fully immersed in their roles, making a meaningful impact in their classrooms and communities. Having settled into their routines, they are now hitting their stride, dedicated to their goals and responsibilities as Fulbright ETAs in Indonesia.
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A Month Full of Culture and Connection!
In November 2024, Annie Cowen, a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) at SMA Xaverius Bandar Lampung, broadened students’ understanding of American culture through engaging activities and events designed to strengthen their English skills and promote cultural exchange. The month began with Halloween trivia, during which Annie shared the history and traditions of the holiday with.. Read More.
SMKN 5 Teachers Become English Students!
In November 2024, Fulbright ETA Hira Baig continued her English teaching project with the teachers at SMKN 5, fostering mutual understanding and promoting English proficiency among educators from various departments. The English class, which meets three times a week, provides a supportive and flexible environment for teachers and staff to develop their language skills. Each.. Read More.
A Not-Too-Far Journey Down the Street
On November 14, ETA Brady Allen, along with students and his counterpart from his English Club at SMKN 1 Kutalimbaru, took a trip down the road to a local elementary school, SD 104227 Dusun IV Kampung Toba, a nearby elementary school. The short journey from SMKN 1 to the school took just five minutes by.. Read More.
SMA Santo Paulus Pontianak Local WORDS Competition
At the beginning of October, ETA Kylie Eiselstein introduced the WORDS competition to her SMA Santo Paulus Pontianak students. WORDS is an annual storytelling competition held by AMINEF. Each ETA holds a local competition at their host school with three guest judges. The judges decide first, second, and third place in the competition, and the.. Read More.
Singing, Storytelling, Speeches, Oh My!
ETA Hannah Semmes and SMAN 10 Bengkulu co-teachers adopted a no-phone policy in English class. Despite initial resistance, students reported higher satisfaction with the learning experience in “exit ticket” surveys and found it more fun. Empirically, Hannah and the teachers noted two key advantages: 1) students must retrieve previous lessons from memory, reinforcing long-term learning,.. Read More.
In early November, ETA Alyssa Guiang helped students at SMAN 1 Tomohon get into the “autumn spirit” through some fall-themed classroom activities. Though Indonesia traditionally has two seasons—dry and rainy—ETA Alyssa has been asked about the different seasons in America, such as fall and winter. To respond to students’ curiosity about American seasons and to.. Read More.
ETA Adeena Ali organized an unforgettable English camp at SMAN2 Tanjung Pandan, inviting six other schools from the Belitung community for a unique cultural exchange centered around American traditions and language. This was the first-ever English camp in the Belitung community, offering students a chance to connect, learn, and practice speaking English in a comfortable,.. Read More.
SMK Abdurrab’s Local WORDS Storytelling Competition
On November 23, ETA Maria Osman and SMK Abdurrab Pekanbaru hosted their local WORDS storytelling and storybook competition, culminating a month of preparation and creativity. The competition was not just about storytelling—it was a journey of learning and growth. Through weeks of workshops and preparation, the students deepened their connection to tradition, honed their creativity,.. Read More.
Unlocking Opportunities: Manav Inspires Students at International Education Week
On November 19, during the US Department of State’s International Education Week, ETA Manav Rungta co-hosted an inspiring event at the American Corner Semarang in Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo. This global initiative celebrates the benefits of international education, and Manav’s contributions highlighted opportunities for Indonesian students to study in the United States. In his hour-long.. Read More.
To wrap up a unit on invitations, Bu Winda and ETA Mary Breen from SMAN 1 Manggar knew they would have to include formal written invitations. However, they worried that rarely used words and cultural differences would make the topic difficult for their students to relate to. Mary printed out dozens of event invitations, from.. Read More.
