【活動】EMI Talk 專題演講 Researching the Lecturer Perspective in EMI

EMI Talk 專題演講 Researching the Lecturer Perspective in EMI

On December 18, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, The College of International Culture, Education, and Foreign Affairs hosted a seminar titled “Researching the Lecturer Perspective in EMI” in Room Z1308, featuring Dr. Reka Ratkaine Jablonkai as the keynote speaker.

The seminar focused on the application and challenges of English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in multilingual and multicultural educational settings. It attracted numerous faculty members, highlighting the significance of EMI in higher education. Dr. Jablonkai began by discussing the importance of EMI in advancing internationalization in higher education, emphasizing its role in enhancing students' English proficiency and fostering intercultural understanding. However, she also pointed out key challenges such as gaps in instructors’ language skills, pedagogical knowledge, and discrepancies between policies and practical implementation.

In terms of teaching strategies, Dr. Jablonkai introduced the application of student-centered and culturally responsive teaching methods. She advocated for incorporating group discussions, problem-based learning, and multimodal resources into classrooms to enhance student engagement and promote cross-cultural interaction. Additionally, she highlighted the innovative use of technology, such as artificial intelligence and corpus linguistics, for teaching evaluation and classroom interaction analysis.

Regarding professional development, Dr. Jablonkai suggested strengthening instructors' language proficiency and intercultural communication skills. She also recommended incorporating situational intelligence and project management courses into curriculum design to develop students' adaptability and comprehensive competencies. Furthermore, she emphasized the importance of establishing supportive platforms to provide continuous professional support for instructors working in EMI environments.

Following the seminar, Dr. Jablonkai engaged in a lively discussion with participants, addressing topics such as curriculum design, student learning support, and the cultural adaptation of international students. She offered practical recommendations that not only provided actionable insights for participants but also addressed critical challenges in EMI teaching. The seminar inspired attendees with new perspectives and served as a powerful driving force for advancing the college’s internationalized teaching efforts.

113年12月18日 下午2時至4時，國際學院於Z1308舉辦「探討講師對於EMI的觀點」專題講座，特邀Dr. Reka Ratkaine Jablonkai擔任主講。

本次講座探討英語作為教學媒介（EMI）在多語言與多文化教育中的應用與挑戰，吸引多位教師參與，展現對EMI議題的重視。講者從EMI對高等教育國際化的重要性談起，強調其促進學生英語能力與多元文化理解的作用，同時指出講師語言能力、教學法知識不足以及政策與實踐差距為主要挑戰。

在教學策略方面，講者介紹了學生中心教學法和文化回應教學法，提倡融入小組討論、問題解決學習及多模態資源以促進學生參與與跨文化互動。她也分享了技術應用，如人工智慧和語料庫語言學，用以強化教學評估和互動分析。

針對講師專業發展，講者建議提升講師語言與跨文化溝通能力，並在課程設計中加入情境智商和專題管理課程，以培養學生應變與綜合素養。此外，她呼籲建立支持性平台，為講師在EMI環境下提供持續性專業支持。

講座結束後，講者與與會教師針對課程設計、學生學習支持與國際學生適應進行深入交流，提供了實用建議。本次活動不僅為與會教師提供了實踐導向的啟發，更針對EMI教學中的難點提出了切實可行的解決方向，為學院未來國際化教學的推動注入了強大動力與全新視角。