I. Objectives
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. The course overview is attached in Attachment 1.
II. Plan Details
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.
(4) Course schedule as shown in Attachment 2. Teachers who complete the course will receive a certificate, assessment, and report issued by The University of Adelaide on the last day of the course.
(5) Participants must bring their own laptop or tablet to class.
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.
(4) Course schedule as shown in Attachment 3. Teachers who complete the course will receive a certificate, assessment, and report issued by The University of Adelaide on the last day of the course.
(5) Participants must bring their own laptop or tablet to class.
III. Application Review and Subsidy Principles
1. Application Method: Please click "Book Now!" in the upper right corner and upload the application form (format as shown in Attachment 4). Applications are open from now until all spots are filled.
2. Review Criteria and Weighting:
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The following items must be presented in English |
Face-to-Face Program |
In-Country Program |
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(1) Motivation and expectations for participation: Please explain your motivation and expectations for participating in this course in approximately 300 words. |
50 % |
60% |
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(2) EMI /ESAP Course Syllabus: Please attach a course syllabus including course objectives, teaching methods, assessment methods, and weekly course content. |
Previously Taught l Course Objectives (10%) l Teaching methods (15%) l Assessment methods (15%) |
Previously Taught / Planning to Teach l Course Objectives (10%) l Teaching methods (15%) l Assessment methods (15%) |
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(3) EMI/ESAP Course Student Feedback: Please provide quantitative and qualitative student feedback for your EMI/ESAP courses. |
10% |
Bonus points |
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(4) Others: A. Self-assessment of English language proficiency: Courses are conducted entirely in English, and participating teachers must have sufficient English proficiency. B. The Face-to-face program will prioritize applicants who have previously taught EMI/ESAP courses. If applications exceed capacity, only one teacher per school will be accepted. |
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3. Review and Notification: The Center will review application materials on a rolling basis. Selection results will be announced on the Center's website.
4. Subsidy Principles
(1) Course fees: Covered by the Center's budget.
(2) Face-to-face training fees include accommodation arranged by The University of Adelaide. (Accommodation information:https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=4qXTqbvaUxS)
(3) Expenses beyond course fees must be applied for by participants through their respective schools' bilingual education promotion offices or related projects.
IV. Follow-up and Conclusion
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. Organizing Units
1. Main Organizers: National Chung Hsing University Office of Academic Affairs Bilingual Education Resource Center, The University of Adelaide.
2. Co-organizer: Chaoyang University of Technology Language Center.
