PUP Master of Arts in English Language Teaching - MAELT

ATTENTION, MAELT students!

The Alumni Relations and Career Development Office, in cooperation with MAELT Society, will conduct a Balik Sintang Paaralan Alumni Webinar for this month, specifically on May 25, 2026, 1:30-4:30PM, this time, with our Guest Speaker Dr. Hjalmar Punla Hernandez from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (College of Arts and Sciences) and UPLB Graduate School. The topic is "Applied Language Studies, Artificial Intelligence, and Curriculum Instruction: Trends, Issues, and Sustainable Futures." This will be aired via Zoom and Facebook Live.

✍️ Registration Link:
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✍️ Evaluation:
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📺 Meeting ID: 968 0316 2691
📹 Passcode: ARCDO

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𝐌𝐀𝐄𝐋𝐓-𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐨𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 #2

One small word. One big classroom debate. 👀

Do we say “fill up the document” or “fill out the document”? 🤔

Here’s today’s linguistic reality check:
✔️ “Fill out” = complete a form or document
✔️ “Fill up” = make something full

So, unless you’re pouring water on your test paper… maybe it’s time to fill OUT that form. 😭📄

Language is full of tiny details that shape how we communicate every day, and that’s what makes linguistics fun, practical, and surprisingly relatable. ✨

Good news, MAELT students!

In line with our commitment to innovation, efficiency, and ethical research practice, the PUP College of Education is proud to announce the digitalization of ethics application through the launch of the Online Ethics Application Form.

This initiative streamlines the ethics review process—making submissions more accessible, organized, and convenient while supporting responsible and ethical research in the digital age.

Important Reminder: This online ethics application is EXCLUSIVE to PUP College of Education students and faculty members only.

You may access the online form using this link:
https://bit.ly/Online_Ethics_Application_Form

You may also follow up your application at [email protected].

Let’s embrace digital transformation and continue upholding the highest standards of ethical practice in education and research.

📄 Apply online. Go digital. Stay ethical.

A mother’s love is perhaps the first language we ever learn—spoken not only through words, but through care, sacrifice, patience, and presence. 🤍

Today, the PUP MAELT Society joins the celebration of all mothers whose voices have shaped stories, nurtured dreams, and given meaning to our lives beyond language itself.

No matter the culture, accent, or tongue, the word “mother” carries a universal warmth that needs no translation. 🌸

Happy Mother’s Day to all moms, mother figures, guardians, and women whose love continues to teach, guide, and inspire.

Something exciting is simmering at the MAELT Society! 🍲✨

Welcome to the very first serving of MAELT-ing Pot Facts, our newest linguistic trivia series where language, culture, grammar, and fascinating English facts come together in one “melting pot” of learning.

For our first post: Did you know that “peoples” is actually a grammatically correct word? 👀

In linguistics and formal English usage, “peoples” refers to different ethnic groups, nations, or distinct communities, proving that language is far more interesting than what we usually encounter in everyday conversation.

Through this series, the MAELT Society aims to make linguistics more engaging, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone, one fact at a time. Whether you are a language enthusiast, educator, student, or simply curious about words, there is always something new to discover here. 🌍✨

Stay tuned for more weekly linguistic trivia, surprising grammar facts, and language insights only here at the MAELT-ing Pot Facts Series!

✨ READY TO TAKE YOUR ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING JOURNEY TO THE NEXT LEVEL? ✨

The Master of Arts in English Language Teaching (MAELT) Program of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines is designed for educators, language practitioners, researchers, and aspiring academic leaders who aim to deepen their expertise in English language teaching, applied linguistics, curriculum development, and educational research.

More than just a graduate degree, MAELT prepares students to become globally competent educators equipped with critical thinking, linguistic competence, research skills, and innovative teaching strategies responsive to the demands of contemporary education.

Explore enriching and specialized courses such as:

▪️ Beyond Approaches: Methods and Techniques
▪️ Linguistic Foundations for Second Language Learning and Teaching
▪️ Methods of Research
▪️ Statistics Applied to Language Studies
▪️ Approaches to the Teaching of Literature
▪️ ESL Testing and Evaluation
▪️ Integrating Language and Literature
▪️ Modern English Grammar
▪️ Second Language Curriculum Development
▪️ Sociolinguistics
▪️ Technology-Based Language Teaching and Instructional Materials Design Development
▪️ Graduate Seminar 1
▪️ Thesis Writing 1 & 2

Whether you are a classroom teacher, curriculum designer, researcher, trainer, or education professional, the MAELT Program empowers you to create meaningful impact in language education and beyond.

In MAELT, there is no way but UP!

PUP College of Education – Graduate Studies Entrance Examination Alert!

Ready to take your academic journey to the next level?
The online application for the COED-GS Entrance Examination (Summer A.Y. 2025–2026) is now OPEN!

Application Period: May 4 – May 29, 2026

Programs Offered:
• Doctor of Philosophy in Education Management (PhDEM)
• Master of Arts in Education Management (MAEM)
• Master of Arts in English Language Teaching (MAELT)
• Master of Arts in Physical Education and Sports (MAPES)
• MA in Education – Major in Mathematics Education (MAED–ME)
• MA in Education – Major in Teaching in Challenged Areas (MAED–TCA)
• Master in Business Education (MBE)
• Master in Library and Information Science (MLIS)

For inquiries:
📞 5335-1787 loc. 3249
📧 [email protected]
| [email protected] | https://www.pup.edu.ph/iapply/gseeeduc

Scan the QR code or visit the link to apply now!

Take the next step toward becoming a leader in education.

Tag your friends and colleagues who are ready for graduate studies!

✨ Celebrating Excellence and Leadership ✨

The PUP MAELT Community proudly congratulates Dr. Mara Angeli V. Bañares on her well-deserved promotion as Public Schools District Supervisor for the City Schools Division Office of Antipolo City.

Your achievement is a testament to your unwavering commitment to educational leadership, service, and excellence in the field of language teaching and beyond. You continue to inspire the MAELT community through your dedication, competence, and passion for transforming education.

May you continue to lead with purpose, empower fellow educators, and make meaningful impacts in every community you serve.

Your MAELT Family is truly proud of you!

𝖤𝗑𝖼𝖾𝗅𝗅𝖾𝗇𝖼𝖾 𝗂𝗇 𝖱𝖾𝗌𝖾𝖺𝗋𝖼𝗁 𝖺𝗇𝖽 𝖨𝗇𝗇𝗈𝗏𝖺𝗍𝗂𝗈𝗇

The PUP MAELT Program proudly congratulates Michel Ann M. Luching and Dr. Ma. Junithesmer D. Rosales, for the publication of their collaborative research article, "Artificial Intelligence Tools in Learners’ Writing: Exploring English Language Teachers’ Narratives” published in The Antoninus: A Journal of Arts, Sciences, and Education.

Your scholarly work meaningfully contributes to conversations on AI, identity, belongingness, and becoming in higher education. This achievement reflects your dedication to research, academic excellence, and transformative teaching.

The PUP MAELT community is proud of you!