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with my Cross Cultural Communication students

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Joyito A. Binalayo - Trinidad Municipal College

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Joyito A. Binalayo - Trinidad Municipal College

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My EME training, is quite challenging because pushes to my limits and made me go out in my comfort zone.On the other hand, I am very thankful for this experienced because it allows me to grow and enhance my skills.

" It is never too late to be who you might have been."
George Eliot

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Archem C. Gaviola- Trinidad Municipal College

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Archem C. Gaviola- Trinidad Municipal College

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Students with different "levels" of understanding of the English language should be given equal opportunity to speak using the language in the classroom. The should feel safe and respected whenever they say something that they have in mind.
As a teacher, corrections should be done in such a way that students are not offended- not humiliated.

"Inequality arises when two or more unequal individuals are treated equally."
by Friedrich Hayek

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My internship students during my visit at Fort San Pedro (May 2018).

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Sheva Marie Alfeche- Flores, Cebu Normal University Balamban Campus

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Sheva Marie Alfeche- Flores, Cebu Normal University Balamban Campus

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The EMI training provides me with the opportunity to hone my skills in teaching and using English as a medium of instruction; this is especially important given that the area of expertise that I am currently instructing calls for my students to be able to speak and converse in English.

I would like to express my gratitude to the trainers because they make it possible for us to become familiar with EMI and the strategies they use, as well as because they share their knowledge and experience with us regarding the teaching of English.

Thank you to my fellow trainees for their insightful discussions and reflections, which have provided me with some new ideas that I will be able to incorporate into my classroom instruction.

“I am still learning.” — Michelangelo

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Gienil Alvarez, Trinidad Municipal College

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Gienil Alvarez, Trinidad Municipal College

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This EME training has motivated me to improve my teaching strategy by using English as medium of instruction. At first, I didn't think much of employing English as my ways of instruction because I thought that as long as my students understood what I am teaching, I'd consider it a success. However, after discussing the importance of using English with the help of our master trainers, I realized that teaching my students to communicate in English is an excellent way for them to prepare in the stage of employment where most of employers nowadays prefer to communicate with their applicants using English language.

"One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way" - Frank Smith

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The Hospitality and Tourism Management teaching force (with the Admin) of Lapu-Lapu City College was taken during the PADYAK! 1st National Higher Education Day.

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Alvin Truman L. Cacho, Lapu-Lapu City College

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Alvin Truman L. Cacho, Lapu-Lapu City College

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Just like a student, as a learner, the first word that came into my mind before this training started is HESITATION!
I was hesitant to join or participate because I have no idea how it will go, whether I'll get bored or be interested, or will I get ideas or insights (which I really did!, Thanks to the various sharing of experiences from learners and master teachers), not to mention that weekends are our only personal time.
I am not a teacher by profession but because of my passion to share my knowledge and experiences in hospitality, I shifted my focus from industry to academe. Prior to teaching, I had a stint exposure as an F&B trainer where the need to prepare and conduct training for our company's workforce and practicum trainees is part of my job, thus, my role now as an instructor is just like a continuation of the tasks I have had before (but on a different level). Suppose previously, I deal with matured and professional groups. In that case, now, I have to calibrate my mindset that college is very critical as they're in between students (some lacking or weak sense of direction) and professionals (wherein the expectation of being serious is high).
After four weekends of attending the EME training, I gain a lot of insightful ideas from our master teachers, and co-learners, and from the training materials provided, especially on developing our English teaching and language skills that suit the needs of the hospitality and tourism management program.
I truly appreciate the people behind British Council and for exerting great efforts to come up with such an innovative undertaking because the outcome, is to build connection, understanding, and trust between people, globally, through arts and culture, education, and the English language!

"Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going".
- Rita Mae Brown

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Patrick B. Orevillo_Trinidad Municipal College

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Patrick B. Orevillo_Trinidad Municipal College

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First and foremost, I was worried since from the start of this EME training because I am aware that I am not fluent in English, and this training involves the use of English, particularly in answering the questions from Master Trainers.
Because of this training, I realized that I needed to push myself to learn to speak English fluently, especially in my class because it's a big help to my students for preparation of their future career.

EME training is very beneficial, especially to me as a new educator, I learned a lot of techniques and strategies that can be used for more effective teaching. I am grateful to the Master Trainers for a job well done and I look forward to future training. Thank you so much

I’ve learned not to limit yourself. You can do whatever you really love to do, no matter what it is.
Ryan Gostling

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Monico A. Rebucan - Lapu-lapu City College          -                     My Reflection about EME training

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Monico A. Rebucan - Lapu-lapu City College          -                     My Reflection about EME training

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In this EME training platform, I realized and learned that the concept of this training is not just speaking English but it is communicating or conveying the intended or right information that you want the receiver to receive, through the medium of English language.

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Jenerose Camile P. Inot - Lapu-Lapu City College

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Jenerose Camile P. Inot - Lapu-Lapu City College

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This EME Training made me realize that we still have so much to learn and learning never stops even when we are already teachers. I have learned many ways and techniques on how to handle my class effectively using English as a medium of instruction. Thank you to our dear speakers and staff who delivered every topic well and let us realize the importance of English as an instruction. I hope we will have more trainings like this to enhance our skills in developing lifelong learners.

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Christian Jay S. Caballes, CNU Balamban Campus

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Christian Jay S. Caballes, CNU Balamban Campus

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The term is over but I would definitely bring important lessons that I have acquired from this training.  I am new to the field of teaching and EME Training help me a lot. Hearing those experiences with my co-trainee made me realize so many things. I know that all the knowledge that I have gained will help me in my professional practice. I have learned from this training made me realize what type of teacher I want to be in facing my students. I want to be a teacher not just transmitting knowledge but also a teacher who's motivate students to keep doing their best.  After the training, I would try my best to continue to evolve and improve as a teacher and as a learner.

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge"
-Albert Einstein_

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Final exam in Criminology 1 last December 2019. 

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RAYMOND O COSME- TRINIDAD MUNICIPAL COLLEGE

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RAYMOND O COSME- TRINIDAD MUNICIPAL COLLEGE

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English is important in our lives because it aids communication. It is the world's primary language for studying any subject. Students need English because it broadens their minds, develops emotional abilities, and improves their quality of life by giving work options.
Teachers can benefit from English in a variety of ways. In terms of their own employment market, the job market of their pupils, and leisure activities. They have a unique advantage over other teachers who do not speak English since they have English in their arsenal of knowledge.

We instructors may benefit much from EME training. It has helped us gain confidence in talking with our students in English. Thank you, organizers of the EME Training.

"The English language is a work in progress. Have fun with it."
- Jonathan Culver

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My BSEd Students during their 2nd year who will be graduating this year. :)

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This EME Training allowed me to see wonderful people across disciplines. It had helped me as a facilitator to continue learning that generalizing all educators should not always be the case. This is because our cultures play significant role to who we are and influence how we teach. It is truly wonderful to embrace differences while celebrating and acknowledging what we all have in common as educators.

"The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice."
-Brian Herbert

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The group of BEED students were making munchkins and pastillas candies in the subject Home Economics and Livelihood Education (HELE) as part of their training.

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“Opportunity only knocks once…” I consider myself as blessed every time I attended the class. EME allows me to grow professionally by constantly checking my limitation as young educator in the tertiary education. Indeed, I learned a lot and start applying my learning to the field of teaching.

The subject matters are relevant to my field while the course trainers are well-equipped with the designs of the goal of EME. They are passionate and approachable to the participants which continuously builds rapport to the class.

The EME training is useful in everyday practice because it doesn’t talk only about the mastery and skill of English language but it also tackles the techniques that can be used in the classroom set-up.

Many thanks to the organizers for allowing me to be your participants in this fruitful training. Hoping that there are trainings like this which goal is to determine the issues in the academe while finding sustainable solutions.

Hiraya manawari.

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With my office ad interns and my colleagues in the middle

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Lhery Ann T. Agot- Trinidad Municipal College

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Lhery Ann T. Agot- Trinidad Municipal College

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This EME training is by far the best training that I ever had. I found the training very helpful not just for my self- growth but also for my career-growth. Though it is quiet nerve wracking because of the question and answer but I saw myself coming out from my shell. The topics are undeniably useful for field. And for this, I have to commend our Master Trainers for the job well done. The delivery and pacing for the topics were excellent, great explaination and well organized presentations. I look forward to attending more trainings with you in the near future. 🙂

"Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn and you will."

-Vernon Howard

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Jonathan M Lipitin _ Lapu-Lapu City College

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Jonathan M Lipitin _ Lapu-Lapu City College

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I never thought I would be in this situation right now.

I just was once an ordinary student when I was in Elementary, Secondary and in Tertiary level. An ordinary student who would always look for a spare time to relax and play. I got nervous when seeing teachers or professors and asked myself why they behaved such way. I thought if they could be kind even just an hour. We were bombarded with academic tasks and reprimanded from time to time. I joined academic and extra curricular activities to please them.

When I started teaching, I gradually understood everything. "Why do teachers get angry when students can't answer or won't pay attention, why do we need to study, why do we have to be professionally presentable, why do we have to understand our students, why do we have to train and prepare them for the next generation"

With the experiences I had and the constant trainings I have, I understand why I am here in my position right now. I could say that teaching is one of the top profession one could hope of.

Why I am in my position right now? It's because I choose to and my students choose me (am not an intelligent teacher but I am one of the teacher with high ratings in terms of evaluation).

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The CPC Admin, Faculty and Staff with their beautiful and dazzling smiles...proud and blessed to be part of this learning community...

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Chona B. Jumao-as, Cordova Public College

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Chona B. Jumao-as, Cordova Public College

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I know from the start that signing up for this EME Training will prove to be quite a challenge. But passing up an opportunity to learn (and keep growing) is like limiting myself to what I can be and become. So I joined, almost dropped out, persevered and I am about to make it...

Many thanks to the organizers and trainers for extending this training to our school. Thank you so much for the flexibility and understanding you gave us to somehow let us work and learn at our own pace.

The talks, discussions, presentations, the sharings from co-participants and the asynchronous activities were very helpful in concretizing, validating and correcting what I have learned previously. Indeed, the training had afforded me with so many opportunities to grow where I unlearn a few things, relearn a lot and learn so many new things.

I realized that I had been crudely doing EMI for years and yet I had no idea about this. Now, I am more conscious, more deliberate and more refined with my words, behaviors and teaching strategies taking into consideration that I am able to incorporate all the principles of EME into my classes.

"You are never too old to learn something new or too young to learn too much.
-Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun

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Larrah Joyce D. Perez, Trinidad Municipal College

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Larrah Joyce D. Perez, Trinidad Municipal College

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My EME experience is somehow challenging and interesting. Challenging in a way that I feel like I was left behind and I was lacking with skills compared to other participants who confidently answers questions using the English language while I was in awe because I lack such courage to speak up for I was too comfortable speaking in our vernacular. Yet interesting because I saw myself learning and growing. I was push into my limits and was unknowingly growing. Getting eager every session to learn more about the English language and how to interact with students while applying the technique I gained through this training while having our classes this semester. I cannot say I am now fluent but this training reminded me to broaden my perspective in learning and speaking through the English language. Never limit one's self to learn more. I will always be grateful for the opportunity. Thank you Master Trainers!

“In order to be knowledgeable in these changing times, we must pursue a constant program of self-improvement, a never-ending journey into new fields of knowledge and learning.”
- Og Mandino

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My experience in EME Training is very remarkable. From other teachers in various field, I have learned many teaching strategies. For me, it is best to apply all of these learnings to my future students in attaining higher goals in preparation for their future career.

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With my Mathematics Society officers in my previous school :)

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Seniforo G. Perido Jr., Sibonga Community College

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Seniforo G. Perido Jr., Sibonga Community College

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It is always as exciting as any other journey the experience I had with EME. Let's face it that by nature, for some, attending trainings and seminars sometimes is boring or not that exciting until you engage and see the real essence of it. We, as teachers has the responsibility to hone our abilities to be the best facilitator or role model to our students and it is through these trainings or seminars that we can gain such opportunity to be a step ahead of our students. As they say, learning is a life-long process and it shouldn't stop or end after getting our degree or our jobs but instead it should continue. I am thankful with the opportunity   of being part of this training. To the organizers of this training, it is but noble to share your expertise to the rest of who needs it.
Thank you.
Gracias.
Merci.
Grazie.
Obrigado.

"Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think about things."

- Flora Lewis

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Jasmine F. Bacusmo, Sibonga Community College

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Jasmine F. Bacusmo, Sibonga Community College

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The experience I gained in EME made me realize that there is so much more than what I had already known. I used to speak the language in teaching but then I know that there should be other considerations to think. The interactions we've made in the training, and the ideas we've heard from other teachers made me think that there are many ways on how to handle a class, especially since we are using the modality that we are not used to have.

"The English language is a work in progress. Have fun with it"
-Jonathan Culver

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With the teaching interns and my colleagues

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Earnst Gerhard Lozada Cavan, Sibonga Community College.

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Earnst Gerhard Lozada Cavan, Sibonga Community College.

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The experience I've had in EME widened my perspective on the effective use of the English language in strategic teaching. It is a powerful tool in making the class interesting and providing an experience where students can have an interdisciplinary learning experience by infusing English to meet the ends of science instructions. It provided a challenging experience where students become eager to enhance their communication skills to deliver the exact idea they have about a topic. English is the key to attaining higher goals in the era of globalization. It boosts self-confidence and gives a self-esteem of a global citizen.

"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy to creative expression and knowledge."  -Albert Einstein.

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With my fellow faculty team and staff of CPC, during our team building at San Remegio.

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My EME experience is something like an amazing learning both personal and professional growth. Through this kind of training, I can say that there are a lot of things to explore when it comes to learning the English language. Each one of us have the capacity to know more about the language and how are we going to share it to our dear students.

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Baby Jane Uytico, Cebu Normal University

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Baby Jane Uytico, Cebu Normal University

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Every EME experience is unique. What makes EME colorful is the people from various fields, rich interactions, willingness to learn, and constant self-reflection. Each teaching field utilizes English and other supporting languages to deliver the content necessary to develop competent and interculturally aware learners.

"To teach is to learn twice over." -Joseph Joubert