Ⅰ.Goals
To provide college and university teachers with more diverse skills and practical tools for English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) teaching to enhance student learning outcomes in EMI courses, the National Chung Hsing University EMI Teaching and Learning Center is collaborating with The University of Adelaide (UoA), Australia, to organize the EMI Teacher Training Program – The University of Adelaide Summer Series Course (hereinafter referred to as "the course"). This course includes both "In-Country Program" and "Face-to-Face Program" options. Please refer to Section III for details about each option. Participants who complete either program will receive an EMI teaching competency certificate.
This course utilizes practical methods to introduce a series of teaching concepts, including developing discipline-specific vocabulary knowledge, supplementary resource methods, scaffolding, and support strategies. It also develops essential classroom language skills that can be applied to these strategies.
Ⅱ.Plan Description
1. In-Country Program:
(1)Dates: June 30, 2025 (Monday) to July 10, 2025 (Thursday), a total of 36 hours (including a 15-minute teaching demonstration).
(2)Location: National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) or Chaoyang University of Technology (CYUT), choose one.
(3)Capacity: 20 participants per location.
2. Face-to-Face Program :
(1)Dates: August 4, 2025 (Monday) to August 15, 2025 (Friday), a total of 40 hours (including a 15-minute teaching demonstration).
(2)Location: The University of Adelaide, Australia.
(3)Capacity: 16 participants.
For more information, please refer to the link: https://emitlc.nchu.edu.tw/training/20
Ⅲ.Registration and review
1. Application Method: Please click "Register" in the upper right corner on https://emitlc.nchu.edu.tw/training/20 and upload the application form. Applications are open from now until all spots are filled.
2.Review items and proportions :
| Please present the following items in English | Overseas on-site training | Domestic online training and Domestic entity training |
| 1.Motivation and expectations for participation : Please explain your motivations and expectations for participating in the course. The number of words is about 300 words. | 50% | 60% |
| 2.EMI /ESAP course syllabus : Please attach the course outline, including course objectives, teaching methods, assessment methods, and weekly teaching content | Previously Taught Course Objectives (10%) Teaching methods(15%) Assessment methods (15%) | Previously Taught / Planning to Teach Course Objectives (10%) Teaching methods (15%) Assessment methods (15%) |
| 3.Feedback from students on EMI /ESAP courses: Please provide quantitative and qualitative feedback from students on the EMI /ESAP courses you offer. | 10% | Bonus points |
| 4. Others： (1)English language proficiency self-assessment: All courses are conducted in English, and participating teachers must have sufficient English proficiency.For overseas on-site training, priority will be given to applicants who have taught EMI /ESAP courses. If the number of applicants exceeds the number of applicants, only one will be admitted from each school . | ||
Ⅳ.Tasks after training in the course
1. After completing the course, participants must fill out a feedback form within one week (a link will be provided after the course).
2. Teachers who receive certificates will be included in the Center's EMI teaching consultant talent pool (for EMI course consultations, teaching assistant reviews, or evaluations).
3. Teachers participating in the Face-to-face program must complete one of the following tasks:
(1)Participate or present at various achievement presentations, lectures, workshops, or other activities organized by the Center.
(2)Organize various teacher communities through the Center, such as "Intercollegiate Multidisciplinary Peer Observation Community," "Modular Bilingual Courses Development Teachers Community," etc.
Ⅴ.Funding subsidies
1. Course fees: Covered by the Center's budget.
2. Face-to-face training fees include accommodation arranged by The University of Adelaide.
3. Expenses beyond course fees must be applied for by participants through their respective schools' bilingual education promotion offices or related projects.