CommuniTalk: Beneficiaries’ Stories is a podcast series designed to raise awareness of the extension programs and projects of Pangasinan State University-Lingayen within the community. Each episode serves as a platform to share the positive impact of PSU’s community engagement efforts, reaching a wider audience with inspiring stories from beneficiaries.
This featured episode focuses on a significant extension activity by the College of Teacher Education, a training on Gender-Sensitized Instructional Intervention Strategies to enhance word recognition skills for high school English language learners. Conducted the previous year, the training addressed both the instructional challenges teachers face and the specific needs of their students.
Dr. Kenna Samson, a faculty member from the Pangasinan School of Arts and Trade, reflected on her transformative experience during the training. Dr. Jaynard Hernandez, a master teacher, also shared how the extension program not only enhanced his teaching methods but deeply impacted his students’ learning outcomes. Ms. Virginia Perez, a head teacher, expressed her admiration for PSU Lingayen and the program implementers, commending their dedication and efforts in supporting educators. The success of this episode was made possible by the unending support of Dr. Jonathan Estrada, principal of PSAT.
Led by Campus Executive Director Dr. Renato E. Salcedo, the PSU Lingayen team delivered an exceptional episode highlighting the voices of beneficiaries. Key faculty members Dr. Beverly Fernandez, Mr. Leo P. De Vera, Jr., Mr. Jameson N. Estrada, Mr. Sylvester M. Victorio, Mr. Joebert D. Ballesteros, and Ms. Gerli Ryza Reyes played an important role in facilitating interviews, capturing authentic and impactful stories.
This podcast episode not only gives a voice to the beneficiaries, allowing them to share their experiences with the extension program, but also highlights PSU Lingayen’s significant role in empowering local communities. Through CommuniTalk, the campus continues to set the stage for future extension projects aimed at uplifting and strengthening socio-economic conditions, fostering sustainable development, and leaving a lasting impact on the communities it serves.
Special thank to Carl James Ramos and Alfredo Gonzales III of BSIT.
