Wednesday, September 23, 2009

PEN International Forum held in China




PEN-International partners and Affiliates all over the world gathered together in Changchun, China for a 2-day Business Meeting/Forum. The objective of the forum is for partners to learn from each other on the nature of each country's collaboration with PEN-International and the progress that has been made as a result of that collaboration.

Since 2002, the PEN-International partnership with the Philippines is based in De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde. Its main project beneficiary is the School of Deaf Education and Applied Studies where extensive support have been given to its students, faculty and administration for capability building in the areas of learning & teaching, use of technology, and career development opportunities. In particular, these activities were in the areas of faculty & leadership development training, cultural exchanges of students and faculty with partner countries. In addition, 2 PEN Labs for were created for the use in student training in the areas of of multimedia, English, Interpreting, and some general education areas. Both labs have open space for consultation, workshops, and alternative modes of learning opportunities.

Mr. Bob Tang, Vice-Chancellor for Academics and Ms. Theresa Christine B. Dela Torre , Director for Center for Education Access and Development (CEAD) were the members of the Philippine Delegation. Since 2002, Ms. Dela Torre served as the Project Director of PEN-Philippines. She was also the immediate past Dean of SDEAS from 2002-2009.

Ms. Dela Torre presented the outcomes of the 8yr partnership of DLS-CSB with PEN-International.

The International Partners also had a chance to visit Changchun University, the Yuping Work of Art Factory, and the Changchun International Statue Park.

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