NEW ERA UNIVERSITY

Center for Language Studies

ANNUAL REPORT

2015

NIGEL CABRERA ANGELICA POYAOAN

ARON DAVID JULIE GANTALA
ARNIE JOHN CUNAN MARISOL JAPSON
KHEO ENRIQUEZ TRICIA SABIANO
RUTH GRACE ROMA JOURGETTE DOMINGO
NHORBY ANNE SANTIAGO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BLENDED LEARNING SEMINAR ..................................................... 2

ENGLISH AND EDUCATION CONFERENCE ...................................... 4

VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR.............................. 6

FREE LINGUISTIC CONFERENCE ..................................................... 8

RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM ........................................................... 10

ATENEO CENTER FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING ............... 11

INTERNATIONAL TESOL .............................................................. 12

TESOL ASIA ................................................................................. 15

TUTORIAL CLASSES ..................................................................... 17

GLOBAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES ..................... 20

TRAINING AND SEMINARS .......................................................... 27

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BLENDED LEARNING SEMINAR

Hopkins International Partners, Inc. held a “Blended Learning on the Cloud
Seminar” on May 27, 2015 from 2:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m in the 2nd floor of L&F Building
107 Aguirre St. Legaspi Village, Makati City.

The Seminar talked about computer- based learnig incorporated in the

classroom and integrating English discoveries online with New Era’s existing textbook
and language curricula.

The Center for Language Studies director, together with 10 Language Faculty, was
listening to the lecture of the speaker.
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BLENDED LEARNING SEMINAR

The NEU-Center for Language Studies delegates were accomplishing a task. The task was
to come up with a new approach that would make learning feasible and novel.
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ENGLISH AND EDUCATION CONFERENCE

New Era University: Center for Language Studies delegates, as well as various
English Faculties, took part at the "ENGLISH and EDUCATION CONFERENCE" that was
held on the dates June 26-28, 2015 at the STI Event center in the city of Tarlac. The said
event kicks off start with a plenary session hosted by well-known speakers in the field
and ended with a commemorative picture taking with the ITEC officers, Perly Gabarno
and Revy Bion.

Plenary Session
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ENGLISH AND EDUCATION CONFERENCE

Delegates Strike a pose with the ITEC officers

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VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR (VLE)

The Center for Language Studies held a seminar titled "Implementing Moodle-
based Virtual Learning Environment" last August 5 and 6 of 2015 at Room 108 of New
Era University. This seminar conducted for the students of the College of Arts and
Sciences and College of Business Administration. They also invite the English Faculty to
attend the said seminar. The speaker of the event is Prof. Irene H. Nepomuceno who
discussed the following topics.

1. Introduction to Moodle
2. Development of a Course/Subject
3. Development of Resources
4. Creation of Assignment
5. Assessment

The following reasons why some faculty members need to adopt the Virtual
Learning Environment (VLE) are:

1. There are uncontrolled interruptions of classes,

2. It is a technology driven tool;
3. It is one of the teacher's responses to pedagogical shift;
4. It is a very effective educational support;
5. It is an attempt to deviate from the traditional teaching method ; and
6. It is required in accreditation.

The seminar is successfully arranged with the help of Mrs. Vivian Iglesia-Buhain
who's the one requested to make this seminar happen, and approved by our School's
President Dr. Nilo L. Rosas. With the help of the deans of the said colleges Dr. Orlando
Cabigting Jr. of CAS and Dr. Emilia Mananghaya of the CBA, they successfully held this
seminar of the Center for Language Studies.
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VIRTUAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT SEMINAR (VLE)

The Center for Language Studies (CLS) sponsored a seminar on Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE). Prof. Patricia Nepomuceno, a Computer course faculty, introduced the
VLE and trained them on how to utilize it.

The faculty members who completed the course took a pose with the trainer/speaker.
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FREE LINGUISTICS CONFERENCE

The 9th Annual International Free Linguistics Conference was hosted by the
Linguistic Society of the Philippines at De La Salle University in Manila on 24-26
September 2015.

Some delegates from New Era University took the opportunity to attend the rare
moments.

In addition to the conference and the workshops, the Free Linguistics

Conference 2015 also hosted the Talking across the World Symposium, a forum for
academia and industry to exchange ideas, share best practices and research around
the key concerns in English communication in the BPO industry.

FOCUS SPEAKERS:
Priscilla Angela T. Cruz Ateneo De Manila University
Maya David University Of Malaya
Gail Forey Polytechnic Univ. Of Hong Kong
Lisa Lim The University Of Hong Kong
Jane Lockwood City University Of Hong Kong
Andrew Moody University Of Macau

FLC would like to thank the Linguistics Society of the Philippines for hosting the
9th Annual Free Linguistics conference at DLSU. We would also like to thank all the
presenters and participants for making the conference meaningful; the sponsors and
the people who donated to keep the conference free of registration charges; and, we
would specially like to thank Shirley Dita and her amazing team of volunteers who
made the conference a success.
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FREE LINGUISTICS CONFERENCE

The NEU delegates posed with the guest speaker, Dr. Lisa Lim.

The delegates attending the parallel sessions

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RESEARCH COLLOQUIUM
To continue in educating its staff and members on various methods of teachings
in English and Filipino, the New Era University’s Center for Language Studies in
collaboration with the College of Arts and Science conducted a seminar entitled
Research Colloquium last October 31, 2015. English and Filipino Faculty members were
invited from the Integrated School of the University as well as MA Language students
and English major students from the University’s School of Graduate Studies. The
research titles were presented by the following presenters:
Presenter Title

Vivian I Buhain Real World Activities in Teaching Speech and Oral

Communication Course

Dahlia D. Segucio Haggling as a Speech Act

Ligaya Z. Del Rosario Using Multimedia in Teaching Filipino

Ma. Ofelia Barrientos Concepts

Marissa R. Operario English Language Proficiency for Teachers Under

the Induction Program

Anabelle M. Bigornia Pagtuturo ng Wikang Filipino sa Mga

Liza L. Llorando Koreano

The presenters were English and Filipino faculty members who presented their
researches in various different conference venues. As a gesture of their gratefulness to
the University’s financial and moral support, the Research Colloquium is done for the
English and Filipino faculty members, graduate students, and undergraduate students
who may benefit from the presentations.

Certificates were given to the Presenters and Participants and also the 1st
edition of CLS (Center for Language Studies) Journal which contained different
activities organized and done by the Center for Language Studies of the University.
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ATENEO CENTER FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE

TEACHING (ACELT)
The British council and Ateneo Center for English Language Teaching (ACELT)
held a public lectured titled “Cognitive Architecture” and the Learning of Language
Knowledge on Dec. 5, 2015 from 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m at Escaller Hall, Ateneo de
Manila University. Dr. Allan Water, a senior lecturer at Lancaster University, United
Kingdom, conducted a recent study of trends in language teaching pedagogy and he
identified a major professional dichotomy regarding preferred approaches to the
teaching of language “knowledge”. In general, it was shown that the theoretical
discourse of language teaching favoured a communicating-to-learn approach in the
matter (e.g task-based learning) whereas the practitioner world learns more towards a
learning to communicate approach.

Recent research and theorizing on the working on the memory on the relation to
the learning of the factual information was reviewed. On the basis of the
characteristics of cognitive architecture that describes this literature is taken to
indicate that long term memorization of knowledge is the key to skilled performance
and guided or direct instruction is superior to problem solving or discovery oriented
forms or pedagogy in facilitating the long term learning of factual information.

NEU English Teachers who attended this rare opportunity:

1. Operario Marissa 4. Donay Dahlia

2. Buhain Vivian 5.Adorlina Abella
3. Ingenli Ramil 6. Donay Dahlia
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INTERNATIONAL TESOL
The NEU Language Department Teachers and CLS trainers are invited to attend
the TESOL Certificate.

A Teaching English to Speakers of the other Languages (TESOL) Course equips

educators with the latest trends in language teaching and learning and allows them to
enhance their teaching and communication skills.

The international training provides teachers with lectures discussions and

workshop on language teaching principles, theories, strategies, and research.

The TESOL,program is affiliated with FAB Brain Science in Language Teaching:

NeuroELT (www.fab-efl.com), the Murphy School of Education
(www.murphyschool.com), and THAIJOBS-UK-(www.thaijobs.co.uk). ITECC is also a
proud member of the International Association for Teacher of English as a Foreign
Language (IATEFL)-UK (www.iatefl.org) –with Institution ID no.26686

CLS Trainers College Teachers H. S Teachers

Vivian I. Buhain Adorlina Abella Emily Orpiada

June Hebrew Cyndriel Meimban Nila Arenas
Cinderella Quintio Ligaya Z. Del Rosario Richard Bautista
Ma. Ofelia Barrientos Jhona Lynne Bayuga
Marissa Operario Luningning De Castro
Joana Marie Diaz Laarni Dacanay
Serena De Castro Marichu Dizon
Rexy Painaga

INTERNATIONAL TESOL
The following topics will be covered:
Topic/ Session
TESOL Course Overview
Second language Acquisition & Intro
to Methodologies in TESOL
Teaching Listening Skills
Teaching Speaking Skills
Teaching Reading Skills
Teaching Writing Skills
Task-based Language Teaching
(TBLT)
ELT & the Science of Happines
Lesson Planning
Pronunciation Training & Teaching
Teaching English Teaching
Introduction to NeuroELT & MBE
Communication Language Teaching
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Tasks/Outcomes from Students
Identifying sample activities or instances that promote principle and
best practices in SLA
Delivering micro-teaching presentations showing the different
methods.
Participating in listening, speaking, reading, writing activities in
class Making sample exercises for students to develop the macro
skills Delivering micro-teaching presentation showing the different
strategies enriched with NeuroELT elements in teaching the macro
skills.
Micro-teaching presentation of a task-based lesson following the
given template and the lecturer’s demonstration lesson Reaction
paper on TBLT (Major course requirement)
Demonstration of activities that promote NueroELT and the
Science of Happiness Making action plans that show how they will
promote NeuroELT and the Science of Happiness in their current or
future classes
Creating collaborative task-base lesson plans in class assignments:
Individual Lesson Plan (Major course requirement)
Group Demonstrating Teaching (Major course requirement)
Delivering short courses speeches in class
Participating in mock interviews
Designing modifies jazz chants and songs for students
Designing task for childen
Delivering a storytelling session
Identifying findings and principles in Neuroscience that can
improve the teaching of English
Reading and discussing research and teaching articles on
Neuroscience and language teaching or teaching a general
Formulating research topics/ problems that integrate NeuroELT
elements
Differentiating focus on form (mostly PPP) and focus on form
(mostly task-based) approach in teaching grammar
Designing grammar lesson-enriched with NeuroELT elements-
following CLT and TBL frameworks
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INTERNATIONAL TESOL
Action-Researching in TESOL Planning for a group of action-research proposals following the
principles discussed in class
Assignment: Group Action-Research Proposal
Independent Study Period Preparing for the submission and delivery of the major
requirements
Consultation and Group Planning & Preparation for Demonstration Teaching & Action-Research Proposals
(online via email or skype)
Aug 2, 2015: Group Demonstration Teaching & Presentation of Action-Research Proposal

The following session will be delivered by expert:

 Prof. Arlene Opine, Ph D. Head, Dept of Int’l language-Centro Escolar
University
 Prof. Ruth Alida Head of Curriculum, Philippine Normal University
 Prof. Maria C. Papango Head of Language Study Center Philippines Normal
University
 Prof. Matthew Nepomuceno,M.A.ED, Professor, Far Eastern University- Cavite
 Prof. Alvin sicat, M.A.ED Professor, Centro Escolar University
 Prof. Richard Rilo, M.A Ed. Professor, Centro Escolar University
 Prof.Pearl Gaborno-Ilustre M.A. Ed. VP & chief Academic Officer, ITTEC; French
& English Lecture, CEU
 Teacher liezl O. Ramos ITECC Lecture; Training Manager, SM corporation
 Prof. Noel Yu, Ph D Head of International LanguageUSJR-Cebu, ITECC Lecturer
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TESOL ASIA
TESOL Asia is the biggest provider of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of
Other Languages) Certification Course in the Philippines and they provide an upgrade
on the existing skills of English teachers who are planning to teach ESL to both local
and foreign students here and abroad.

TESOL Asia supports the goal of New Era University in upgrading the skills of the
teachers and students to prepare them for global employment and global
competitiveness.

They propose the following options:

1. Discounted rate for NEU Teachers and Students

This proposal is for November 2015 Makati course and any succeeding TESOL
courses that TESOL Asia will administer and hold. The full course price is
P19,900.00 yet IF NEU WILL SEND 5 OR MORE STUDENTS OR TEACHERS WHO
WILL UNDERGO THE TRAINING, THEY WILL PAY P18,000.00 EACH.

2. Package rate for NEU Teachers and Students

This proposal is exclusive to NEU. If the NEU wishes to hold the training in its
facility (NEU should provide a suitable training venue in its premises FREE OF
CHARGE), TESOL Asia offers a package rate of P320,000.00 (NEU can send or
take in up to 25 trainees in this session)which is good for up to 25 trainees thus
making the course price at P 12,800.00. In this package, NEU should not charge
TESOL Asia for the use of the training venue and TESOL Asia will not provide any
meal or snack in the duration of the course. TESOL Asia will provide the training
kit and the certificates plus the pool of expert lecturers.
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TESOL ASIA
The following Language faculty members expressed their to avail of the training
package.:

Prof. Adorlina F. Abella

Dr. Vivian I. Buhain
Prof. Joana Marie A. Diaz
Dr. Marissa R. Operario
Dr. Mark Fabella
Dr. Dahlia D. Sagucio
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TUTORIAL CLASSES
January 15, 2015, The New Era University-Center for Language Studies made a
survey form that students may choose what they preferred in Language courses in
March.

January 28, 2015, The New Era University-Center for Language Studies (NEU-CLS)
would like to reiterate its earnest commitment to embark on excellence through
programmatic initiatives. There are some changes from the first proposal after the
Center for Language Studies (CLS) and Center for Teaching Excellence (CTE) ironed out
the overlap. The CLS would like to present the new plan, its status, and the
preparations made. They would like to express their concern in some areas first is
Foreign Language Institutions Membership, they will attempt to be a member of the
British Council, European Commission, Goethe Institute, CoFET Philippines and TESOL
Philippines. Second one is, Language Course Offerings, they want to proposed or to
have a short term courses like English as a second Language (ESL), English as a Foreign
Language (EFL), Basic Spanish, Basic Japanese, Basic French and Basic German. These
concern is to have a good and better knowledge not only in our own language but in
almost general. Center for Language Studies had invited language teachers in other
schools and started collecting modules and materials which is relatable to Foreign
Language. Third is English and Filipino Enhancement Tutorial this proposal is one to
one or group study. They have grammar, Conversation for beginners, Conversation
advanced, Public speaking, English pronunciation, Business English, Listening,
Vocabulary and Spelling, Writing and Reading. They also have Filipino version Balarila,
Pagsasalita, and Pagsusulat. This concern is to improve or enhance their
communication skills also their confidence in public speaking not only in English but
also in Filipino. They have a preparations already made these are the CLS has books
and materials for some course, tables are requested for classes can be conducted and
Teachers have been assigned of subjects they will teach. Next concern is, International
English Test, this proposal is to train or to prepare the students for the International
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test. This will be a privilege in the University and if possible, it will manage the
administration of the Test of English as Foreign Language, International Language
Testing System, and Test of English for International Communication. The preparation
they made is CLS has some books and materials for the training. Lastly, NEU Staff and
Faculty Training, this is for all of us, Staff and Faculty must also need this training, and
the center may give English proficiency trainings like Grammar Review, English Skills
Trainings and Basic Speech. The CLS likewise envisions like Language Resource Center
that will house the audio video resources, Reading area and Audio room/nook.
Language journal, the Language faculty members, Language researchers will be
published in the language journal.

February 7, 2015, The New Era University-Center for Language Studies will be
operational soon and is preparing for the Tutorial Classes, Website/Blog site,
Faculty/Staff English Skills Training, Materials Production and Students Proficiency
Program. In connection to this they will like to request to the office of Bro. Rydell
Palabasan the Building Administrator to furnish the following needed on its soft
opening. First is sofa, a small sofa to be situated in the receiving area to accommodate
students and tutees who are inquiring. Second is side table to put near the sofa. Third
is small bulletin board, a bulletin board put inside the office wall where reminders,
subject offerings memos and advertisements will be pinned. Fourth is a telephone unit
is also requested for the communication to be fast. Tables, at least two tables to be
added to the existing one are requested badly that will be used for tutorial classes.
Next is office chair, an office chair for the director. Monoblock chairs, ten chairs will be
needed for the tutorial classes. Internet connection, this will be needed in
communicating online with other centers. Adjacent room, it is requested that this will
be a tutorial venue. Lastly a TV Rack, a television will be used for some courses to be
offered. The CLS also give the same letter to Dr. Nilo Rosas the President of New Era
University.
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TUTORIAL CLASSES
February 13, 2015, The New Era University-Center for Language Studies made a
Request letter to Bro. Edmario Reyes the Director of CSD. In their letter, CLS activities
have been lined-up, committees have been formed, and some personnel have already
been assigned. However, some proposals could not materialize due to lack of
resources. And they requested for a computer unit with internet connection, a
computer printer, a wide/white screen and a computer speaker.

February 24, 2015, The New Era University-Center for Language Studies created
a graph form short-term plan in 2015. In their graph they all indicated the
activities in 2015.

March 12, 2015 The New Era University-Center for Language Studies will be
offering the following tutorial courses soon. All students are invited to be part of the
proficiency training. They allotted a schedule so that the students can choose their
own schedule.

Started from the month of January to March the Center for Language Studies
made and post the Teasers/posters.

March 17, 2015 The New Era University-Center for Language Studies made a
request letter for Dr. Nilo Rosas the University President. Because CLS is preparing for
tutorial classes that will be opened soon. They request an approval in the office of Dr.
Rosas.
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GLOBAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES

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Green Color: It signifies our aim to spread ‘peace’ and ‘prosperity’ in the world.
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POSTER PRESENTATION

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VIDEO PRESENTATIONS

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 14 days Call center training using Communication skill and soft skills training.
 Training modules
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Our Training Teams
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people attain a better future. Currently, the hiring percentage for trainees is 90%.
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