In response to the national "Bilingual Policy" and to deepen the international development of our campus, our program is actively promoting English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI). We recently organized a faculty team to participate in professional EMI certification training. Representing the program in this initiative were Associate Professor Yu-Ming Peng, Associate Professor Jung-Hui Yeh, and Assistant Professor Ying-Jung Ho, demonstrating the program’s high regard for enhancing teaching quality and aligning with international educational trends.
Connecting with Global Standards to Build a Quality English Learning Environment
The program emphasizes that in the wave of globalized education, connecting with international standards is not just a slogan but a necessary practice in modern pedagogy. To this end, the program specifically arranged for the faculty team to participate in an EMI certification training program conducted in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, Australia.
This rigorous 36-hour training program was divided into three structured phases:
• Phase I: From January 19 to January 20, 2026, faculty participated in "Synchronous Online Sessions" led by lead instructors from Australia.
• Phase II: From January 20 to February 8, 2026, faculty completed 18 hours of "Asynchronous Online Modules" for self-paced, in-depth study.
• Phase III: From February 9 to February 11, 2026, "In-person Workshops" were held on campus, focusing on micro-teaching and practical demonstrations to strengthen interaction techniques in the classroom.
Core Objectives of EMI Training: Transforming Expertise into Learning Success
Through the EMI teaching model, the program aims to create a professional environment where students can naturally hone their English communication skills and cultivate global competitiveness. The core objectives of this training included:
• Enhancing Practical EMI Skills: Learning how to effectively utilize international digital resources, such as the University of Adelaide’s EMI Resource Hub, to support classroom instruction.
• Optimizing Pedagogical Mindsets: Transforming profound academic expertise into interactive, accessible English-taught modules to lower language barriers for students.
• Strengthening International Academic Links: Drawing inspiration from training collaborations with world-class universities to foster innovative teaching methods.
Future Outlook
The participating faculty noted that EMI is not merely about translating textbooks into English, but rather a fundamental shift in pedagogical thinking. The program will continue to support the professional growth of its faculty and plans to integrate the international teaching methodologies gained from this training into actual curricula, creating a seamless global learning experience for all students.
