Fulbright Distinguished TeachersResearch project Quick factsDirector/PI: Nicole King, PI and Program Director, Hairong Shang-Butler, Co-PI and Cultural Liaison and Kristen Love, Co-PI and School Site CoordinatorCollaborators: Dr. Walter Cooper Academy, East High School, Council Rock Primary School, Twelve Corners Middle School, Roth Middle School, Rush Henrietta High SchoolFunding: The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs Overview The Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Program for International Teachers (Fulbright DAI), sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational & Cultural Affairs, brings international primary and secondary teachers to the United States for a semester-long program to pursue individual or group projects, take courses for professional development at a U.S. host university, and observe and share their expertise with U.S. colleagues. The Warner School of Education, is serving as host institution for this program in 2023, bringing 17 Fulbright Teachers from 12 countries to Rochester, New York.The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries. 2023 Fulbright Teachers Final Research Presentations Related articles Warner School welcomes 17 Fulbright Teachers from around the world Warner School receives funding to host an international cohort of 17 Fulbright Teachers Explore Faculty & Research Publications Community initiatives Research projects Teachers Alioune SambaHome country: SenegalYears teaching: 8Teaching discipline(s): English for non-native speakersTeaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: Teaching and testing the communicative competence in remote areas.Final presentation and products Alpa NigamHome country: IndiaYears teaching: 15Teaching discipline(s): English for non-native speakers & Hindi & Science & Social Studies & Art & Music & Indigenous textile designingTeaching level: Primary School TeacherResearch topic: Developing various tools and contents for Inclusion in teaching learning process so that every child facing learning difficulties may learn. The Times of India published an article, “Govt. teacher, a Fulbright fellow, creates a tool for dyslexic children" about her work.Final presentation and products Aphrodite BechaydaHome country: PhilippinesYears teaching: 14Teaching discipline(s): English for non-native speakersTeaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: I would like to explore or study how American educators conduct reading remediation for high school students to develop their reading habits and improve their reading comprehension.Final presentation and products Elizabeth Mejia VargasHome country: MexicoYears teaching: 9Teaching discipline(s): English for non-native speakers & Social Studies: Ethics and PhilosophyTeaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: Teaching skills and technologyFinal presentation, products and video Fatima BellihiHome country: Morocco Years teaching: 20 Teaching discipline(s): French/Arabic * English for non-native speakers & Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Statistics & Science: Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Biology, Technology & Soft Skills Teaching level: Primary School Teacher Research topic: I am interested in the study of the benefit drawn from the collective intelligence of a virtual educational community and on the impacts it would have on Learnence (self-education) which is a possible process to optimize the educator's continuing education and professional practices in the Moroccan context. Final presentation Gabriela Barbosa KalifiHome country: BrazilYears teaching: 18Teaching discipline(s): English: English for non-native speakersTeaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: Reading Club: Raising students’ interest and motivation in reading, so that they can become more aware of their role in the community they live and in society.Final presentation, products and video Heidi NiskanenHome country: FinlandYears teaching: 17Teaching discipline(s): English for non-native speakers & SwedishTeaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: Re-centering teaching: motivating students with effective teaching methods. I would like to study motivation and the joy of learning taking also into account the effectiveness of different teaching methods. I want to support my students to take responsibility and the ownership of their individual learning processes.Final presentation, products and video Khaoula GoumniHome country: MoroccoYears teaching: 7Teaching discipline(s): Computer ScienceTeaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: Since the lack of financial resources and orientation play a big role in students' lack of ambition, the knowledge and soft skills I will learn in this program, especially about orientation, will help me guide my students about available opportunities to pursue their careers, and encourage them to be more ambitious and persist to achieve what they want.Final presentation and products Mohammad Imran Khan MewatiHome country: IndiaYears teaching: 22Teaching discipline(s): Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Statistics & English for non-native speakers & Science: Chemistry, Physics, BiologyTeaching level: Primary School TeacherResearch topic: Development of an Android App to ensure equal reach to educational content. Read his article "My Journey as a Fulbright Scholar," which was published in Medium. Final presentation and products Patricia AgarukireHome country: UgandaYears teaching: 20Teaching discipline(s): English literature, grammar, language, and counselingTeaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: I would like to explore different mechanisms and tools to help teachers and students overcome the different effects of the Covid 19 Pandemic i.e cultural, social, physical, financial challenges and confusion in schools by both the teachers, learners, parents and authority behind the education system in my country by creating support systems that will improve education integration to create holistic citizens of our nation.Final presentation and products Rio SuhardiHome country: IndonesiaYears teaching: 6Teaching discipline(s): Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, StatisticsTeaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: Armed with the results of research that I did at my school, when given the opportunity to join the Fulbright DAI program, I wanted to study more about STEAM learning and patterns of improving students' computational thinking skills. This aims to answer some of the obstacles that I experienced when implementing STEAM with a pattern of improving students' computational thinking skills.Final presentation and products Roey Perlstein DvirHome country: IsraelYears teaching: 14Teaching discipline(s): Social Studies: History, CivicsTeaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: How can school empower students to take ownership for their studies, becoming critical consumers of knowledge and active citizens in a democracy?Final presentation and products Ruby Ann CamposanoHome country: PhilippinesYears teaching: 17Teaching discipline(s): English for native speakersTeaching level: Primary School TeacherResearch topic: I would like to engage more on how to promote mental health to our young learners and how to help children experiencing personal difficulties brought about by poverty and family problems.Final presentation and products Sangita AcharjeeHome country: BangladeshYears teaching: 14Teaching discipline(s): English for non-native speakers & Science: Physics, Earth ScienceTeaching level: Primary School TeacherResearch topic: Larger Class Management with high care for students: Supporting students from different age and with different standards with diverse abilities.Final presentation and video Silvia Dos Santos CarvalhoHome country: BrazilYears teaching: 12Teaching discipline(s): English for non-native speakersTeaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: Be smart onlineFinal presentation, products and video YogyantoroHome country: IndonesiaYears teaching: 10Teaching discipline(s): English for non-native speakers & Entrepreneurship Teaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: I will raise the issue of education for all or inclusive education which provides wider access for all students to attend school, even those with special needs and marginalized can attend public or regular schools. The Budapest International Research and Critics Institute-Journal published his final project, “Developing entrance ticket and exit card as formative assessment for promoting learner autonomy of struggling students.” Final presentation, products and video Zandile Ponego Motlhatso Home country: BotswanaYears teaching: 13Teaching discipline(s): Science: Biology & Special EducationTeaching level: Secondary School TeacherResearch topic: Adaptations, accommodations and modifications for learners with special education needs in Secondary mainstream classrooms.Final presentation and products