By Precious Asogwo and Winnie Masanya The English Language Institute at Missouri State University recently had the pleasure of hosting 116 high school students and their teachers from Yotsuba Gakuen Secondary School in Isesaki, Japan, from May 25 to June 3, 2024. This program, known as the Isesaki Global Leadership Academy (IGLA), brings together students from Isesaki, the … [Read more...] about Learning and Leading Through Sustainable Development Goals
In a recent interview facilitated by Nhung Nguyen from the English Language Institute (ELI) at Missouri State University (MSU), Kazumi Holcomb, a Japanese teacher at Kickapoo High School in Springfield, Missouri, shared her inspiring academic and professional journey. Holcomb recognized the value of enhancing her English skills before her graduate coursework. “I found ELI … [Read more...] about Empowering Through Language: The Inspirational Journey of Kazumi Holcomb
Morgan Marler Faculty from disciplines across campus came together on Wednesday, April 10th, for a networking lunch and presentation on the principles of Growth Mindset and how the practice can be used to improve and enhance the student experience in an Education Abroad Faculty-Led Program. The Growth Mindset theory, first developed in the research of Carol Dweck, is … [Read more...] about Cultivating Change: Applying Growth Mindset
From April 8 to April 12, 2024, Paula Moore, representing the English Language Institute (ELI) and Missouri State University, embarked on a significant business trip to China with the primary objective of visiting Southwestern University (SWU) in Chongqing and the MSU Branch campus in Dalian. Located in a picturesque suburb of Chongqing, SWU boasts a breathtaking campus … [Read more...] about Endeavoring to Elevate English Language Instruction at Southwestern University and the Dalian Branch Campus
Eunice Nyagaka and Winnie Masanya The 2024 English Language Educators Conference themed ‘Welcoming refugees into our schools and communities’ was held on 28th March at Missouri State University. Participants included English language educators, refugee administrators, and various stakeholders involved in refugee and immigrant programs throughout the state of Missouri. The … [Read more...] about Empowering Newcomer Students: Insights from the 2024 English Language Educators Conference