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By: Alliah Krizanne Lobo

Capas National High School’s Special Program in Foreign LanguageChinese Mandarin (SPFL-CM) is expanding its horizons through an international immersion program. The collaboration between the Bureau of Curriculum Development’s Special Curricular Programs Division (BCD-SCPD) and the Confucius Institute of Angeles University Foundation (CI-AUF) has led to the creation of a scholarship program called the Master of Arts in Education major in Chinese Language Teaching (MAEd-CLT). This scholarship is designed to support SPFL-CM teachers in advancing their expertise and promoting professional growth within the program.

Two esteemed SPFL-CM teachers from Capas National High School, Ma’am Melody Ann B. Molina and Mam Jennifer E. Dean, along with 32 participants from 14 regions in the Philippines, have been selected for a transformative 6-month immersion experience at Fujian Normal University in China from September 1 to Febraury 2024. This intensive training program aims to enhance their expertise in teaching Chinese Mandarin, providing them with a rich cultural and educational environment for deep language acquisition, pedagogical advancement, and intercultural understanding.

Mam Melody Molina, coordinator of the CNHS SPFL-CM, expressed her excitement about the scholarship program, stating that it offers an exceptional chance to improve their proficiency in teaching Chinese language and culture. She emphasized the privileged access to advanced educational resources, specialized training, and valuable tools that will enhance their teaching methods and expand their knowledge base. This opportunity greatly contributes to their professional progress and allows them to provide a superior standard of education to their students.

Capas National High School takes great pride in its teachers’ commitment to professional development and pursuit of excellence in language education. The participation of SPFL-CM teachers in this scholarship program highlights the value of supporting educators in advancing language acquisition and facilitating cultural exchange. Mam Jennifer Dean, an SPFL-CM teacher, emphasized the opportunity to enhance their abilities, broaden professional networks, and make a significant impact in the classroom through this scholarship program for Chinese Mandarin teachers. Overall, this international immersion program signifies the dedication of Capas National High School’s SPFL-CM teachers to their profession and their continuous efforts to provide high-