Within the framework of international cooperation between Dong Thap University (Vietnam) and Samar State University (Philippines), the Faculty Exchange Program 2026 took place from June 22 to June 26, 2026.
In this year’s program, the two institutions jointly conducted online team-teaching sessions for selected topics of the course Academic Writing, offered to graduate students in the major English Language Teaching Theory and Methodology. From Dong Thap University, the course was coordinated by Dr. Nguyen Bao Tram, lecturer of the Faculty of Foreign Languages. From the partner institution, the invited lecturer was Dr. Elmer A. Irene, Director of International Affairs, Samar State University.
The program commenced on the evening of Monday, June 22, 2026, with full attendance from graduate students of class PPTANH-B1K14. Throughout the sessions, students demonstrated active engagement, enthusiasm, and a positive learning attitude in all assigned activities. Many students shared that “Dr. Elmer is friendly, approachable, and provides very dedicated guidance, helping us gain a deep understanding of the course content.” They also expressed their desire to participate in more team-teaching classes with international lecturers in the future.
The Faculty Exchange Program 2026 not only helped graduate students enhance their academic knowledge and broaden their understanding of Philippine culture, but also contributed to strengthening and expanding the collaborative relationship in education and training between the two universities in both breadth and depth.
Photos from the team‑teaching sessions of the Faculty Exchange Program 2026:
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