In order to have successful classroom discussions, it is necessary that students are given the tools (or vocabulary) necessary to carry on a discussion. In “Expressing Belief and Opinion” contributed by an Indonesia ETA, students are asked to form opinions on various topics and engage in a conversation with their…
Lesson of the Week: Feminism and Men: Masculinity and #MeToo
Masculinity and #MeToo was contributed by South Korea ETA, Meghan Duffey for Advanced High School students. While English does not have an explicitly gendered language, words like “feminism” may come across as an inherently and exclusively feminine. ETA Meghan Duffey sought to expand her students’ knowledge of such words. In…
Mondays on the E-Tram
– by Lauren Winchester – This Spring, Fulbridge invited all Fulbright grantees and alumni– ETAs, researchers, foreign scholars, and FLTAs– to submit a video, essay, photo essay, or photo that reflected A Day in the Life of their Fulbright experience. These submissions could be internally or externally focused and will teach…
Living in Rīga: a Day in the Life of a Fulbright ETA in Latvia
– by Khalid Sheikh – This Spring, Fulbridge invited Fulbright grantees and alumni– ETAs, researchers, foreign scholars, and FLTAs– to submit a video, essay, photo essay, or photo that reflected A Day in the Life of their Fulbright experience. These submissions could be internally or externally focused and aim teach audiences…
Arts Researcher Spotlight: Teagan Faran, Argentina
Every month, Fulbridge features a Fulbrighter from around the world to get a sense of what life is like in different placements. This month, Lisa Gagnon, a 2017-2018 ETA in Latvia, talked with Teagan Faran, a 2019 Arts grantee in Argentina.
The Marked Deck
– by Rebecca Brower and Gwangeun Cho – This story was originally published in Fulbright Korea Infusion. This Spring, Fulbridge invited all Fulbright grantees and alumni– ETAs, researchers, foreign scholars, and FLTAs– to submit a video, essay, photo essay, or photo that reflected A Day in the Life of their Fulbright…
ETA Spotlight: Rebecca Thomas, Ecuador
Every month, Fulbridge interviews a Fulbrighter to get a glimpse of what life is like in different placements. This instalment features Rebecca Thomas, a 2017-2018 ETA in Ecuador. Lisa Gagnon, a 2017-2018 ETA in Latvia, edited the interview (conducted during Rebecca’s grant) for length and clarity. Why Ecuador? I spent…
Researcher Spotlight: Dan Ansorge, Slovenia
Every month, Fulbridge interviews Fulbrighters to get a sense of what life is like in different placements. This month, Lisa Gagnon, a 2017-2018 ETA in Latvia, spoke with Daniel Ansorge, a 2017-2018 Researcher in Slovenia. What was your U.S. university and major? I attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo,…
Lesson of the Week: Party Planning Team Project
Party Planning Team Project by Jessica Chamorro Are you nearing the end of the semester and want to do something special for your students? Why not plan a party? Or rather, why not have your students plan a party? For our latest Lesson of the Week, South Korea ETA Jessica…
Lesson of the Week: Figurative Language in Songs
“Figurative Language in Songs” contributed by an Indonesia ETA Pop songs can be one of the most effective methods to get English language learners excited about class time. Why not use them as an easy gateway to teach your students about literary devices? Our latest Lesson of the Week, contributed…