Guimaras State University (GSU) congratulates Dr. Jasmin T. Gadian, Dean of the College of Teacher Education (CTE), for earning the Best Presenter Award at the National Research Conference on Teacher Education (NRCTE 2026), held on October 22–23, 2026, at Pampanga State University in Bacolor, Pampanga.
Dr. Gadian presented her study, “Lived Experiences of SEA-Teacher Exchange Students in Using English as a Language of Communication in Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines,” under Track 6: Inclusive Education, Special Education, and Learner Diversity.
Her research examines the linguistic experiences of SEA-Teacher exchange students across three Southeast Asian countries, offering insight into the use of English as a shared medium of communication in cross-cultural academic settings. The recognition attests the scholarly merit of her work and its contribution to discussions on language use, international mobility, and teacher education.
Carrying the theme “Advancing Teacher Quality Through Research, Innovation, and Transformative Education for Sustainable National Development,” NRCTE 2026 convened educators, researchers, and education leaders from across the country to exchange findings and examine research-driven approaches to improving teacher preparation and educational practice.
Dr. Gadian’s distinction exhibits her contribution to educational research and fortifies GSU’s presence in the national academic community. Her achievement also highlights the value of inquiry that draws from lived experiences to inform teacher education and intercultural learning.
University President Dr. Lilian Diana B. Parreño and the entire GSU community extend their congratulations to Dr. Gadian on this well-deserved recognition and wish her continued success in research, academic leadership, and teacher education.
