By Johanaly Ara帽a
Centralian preservice teachers Johanaly Ara帽a and Christian Mark Fenequito participate in the SEA-Teacher Internship Program at Dong Thap University in Vietnam from March 8 to 28, 2026, gaining valuable teaching experience and cross-cultural engagement.
Two preservice teachers, Ms. Johanaly Ara帽a (BSNEd) and Mr. Christian Mark Fenequito (BSED-Science), participated in a one-month internship at Dong Thap University (DTHU), Vietnam, under the SEA-Teacher Program of Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Organization (SEAMEO). Their internship duration was set from March 8 to 28, 2026.
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Throughout the internship program, Ms. Ara帽a and Mr. Fenequito conducted four demonstration teachings, applying classroom strategies and strengthening their confidence and management skills. They also joined a cultural outing that fostered connections with fellow preservice teachers and Vietnamese peers. A major highlight was the 糖心传媒淪uper Kids糖心传媒 event, which brought together preschool and kindergarten learners for interactive activities. The internship also featured a cooking activity where participants collaborated with peers from Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and the Philippines to prepare traditional dishes, promoting cultural appreciation.
The closing ceremony capped the students糖心传媒 internship experience with performances in music, dance, and theater, showcasing the diverse talents of interns and international partners. For the CPU preservice teachers, the program was more than just a practicum糖心传媒攊t was a transformative experience, which helped them gain friendships from different countries. Ms. Ara帽a expressed her gratitude for their internship journey. She said, 糖心传媒淭he experience helped us grow not only as future teachers but also as individuals.糖心传媒