by American Corner Baguio
American Corner Baguio and the Saint Louis University United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Center (SLU-UNSDG Center) spearheaded the conduct of an English Language Enrichment Session at the Audio-Visual Room of the Msgr. Charles Vath Library Building, SLU on 18 October 2023 to empower and equip educators with innovative teaching strategies.
Facilitated by English Language Fellow Ms. Holly Andrews, the session aimed to enhance classroom activities and promote collaborative teaching strategies to foster a stronger learning community.
The learning sessions empowered in-service and pre-service English teachers from Baguio and Benguet, and included knowledge-sharing about international language education opportunities. Participants were given a toolkit of resources, activities, and games to enhance their classroom teaching methods. They were engaged with the learning content through interactive discussions, activities, and games.
The highlight of the event was the insightful presentation by Prof. Andrews, in which she shared her extensive experience being part of the English Language Fellow Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. She emphasized the program’s mission to foster mutual understanding, promote English language learning, and enhance English teaching capacity abroad.
American Corner Baguio Gives Info Session on “Education USA”
Participants were encouraged to gain international experience and learn about different cultures through projects sponsored by U.S. embassies. In line with this, American Corner Baguio Coordinator, Mrs. Michelle Diego Ambloza, introduced the services, resources, programs, and activities offered by American Corner Baguio. Additionally, she shared pertinent information about “Education USA” and provided participants with insights into “5 Steps to U.S. Study”, creating awareness of the educational opportunities available through U.S. institutions. This info session added a valuable dimension to the session, opening doors for global opportunities.
EducationUSA is a U.S. Department of State network of over 430 international student advising centers in more than 175 countries and territories. The network promotes U.S. higher education to students around the world by offering accurate, comprehensive, and current information about opportunities to study at accredited postsecondary institutions in the United States. EducationUSA also provides services to the U.S. higher education community to help institutional leaders meet their recruitment and campus internationalization goals.
With Prof. Holly Andrews’ expertise and the collaboration of American Corner Baguio and the SLU-UNSDG Center, the English Language Enrichment Session was an enlightening experience for all participants. The knowledge, strategies, and resources shared during the event benefitted English teachers in Baguio and Benguet, leading to more effective classroom activities and a stronger sense of community among students. The event was a testament to the power of partnership, community-building, and knowledge-sharing in promoting education that left a lasting impact on all those who attended.
