【活動】跨國教學新里程：國際學院英文系學生暑期赴日實踐跨文化教學 A New Milestone in Transnational Teaching: English Major Student from the College Embarks on Summer Teaching in Japan

From July 10 to August 10, 2025, Diego Tsai (蔡丞洋), a student of the Department of English at Wenzao’s College of International Culture, Education, and Foreign Affairs, represented the university at Meisei University in Japan by participating in the one-month Meisei Summer School Program (MSSP). This exchange was made possible through the recommendation of former Department Chair Professor Li-Ying Wu, with Meisei University opening one spot exclusively for an English major student for the first time. Ultimately, Diego was selected. Coincidentally, soon after his selection, Diego also served as a staff member at the College’s International Forum, which was attended by Meisei University faculty members, adding a unique dimension of connection to this collaboration. (See Details)

The MSSP program is designed to provide local elementary school children with opportunities to learn English. What makes the program distinctive is its structure: Meisei University students enrolled in the program are required to serve as teaching assistants, working alongside international students from abroad to guide Japanese children in English learning. While international students were responsible for their own airfare, Meisei University provided accommodation. In addition to Diego from Taiwan, participants included students from Turkey, Georgia, Poland, and Hungary. Together with Meisei students, they co-designed the curriculum and, in the fourth week, entered local elementary schools for hands-on teaching. Though the process was filled with challenges, Diego and his partners not only successfully inspired the children’s enthusiasm for learning and earned strong recognition from parents, but also built friendships that will continue through future exchanges in Taiwan.

Beyond academics, the program offered a holistic experience in both the classroom and daily life. Diego gained deep insights into Japanese culture and significantly improved his language proficiency through the structured program. More importantly, MSSP served as a valuable platform for intercultural exchange, enabling students from diverse countries to broaden their horizons, experience collaborative teaching, and deepen their understanding of mutual respect and connection in today’s global society.

The College extends its special thanks to the faculty of Meisei University and the Reinto Team for their thoughtful support, which ensured that Diego could study and live in Japan with peace of mind. His participation in MSSP not only marked a significant milestone in his personal learning journey but also showcased the College’s continued commitment to advancing students’ international mobility and professional practice with outstanding results.

文藻國際學院英國語文系學生蔡丞洋於2025年7月10日至8月10日，代表本校前往日本明星大學(Meisei University)，參與為期一個月的「暑期教學計畫」（Meisei Summer School Program, MSSP）。此次交流源於英文系吳麗英前主任的推薦，明星大學首次開放英文系一個學生名額，最終由蔡同學獲選。巧合的是，獲選後，蔡同學恰好擔任國際學院論壇的工作同仁，而明星大學也派出師長參與論壇，為雙方合作增添了別具意義的緣分。(詳見連結)

MSSP 計畫的核心目標在於為當地小學生提供英語學習的機會。課程設計相當獨特，規定明星大學的修課同學必須擔任教學助理，協助來自各國的國際學生在課堂中引導日本小學生學習英文。受邀的國際學生需自費機票，但明星大學則提供住宿。除了來自台灣的蔡丞洋同學，計畫亦邀請了土耳其、喬治亞、波蘭及匈牙利等國的學生，與明星大學在校生共同規劃課程，並於第四週親自走進當地小學實地授課。雖然整個過程充滿挑戰，但蔡同學與合作夥伴最終不僅成功激發學童的學習熱情，贏得家長的高度肯定，合作夥伴們更相約隔年在台灣再續交流之緣。 在課程與生活的全方位體驗中，蔡同學深入了解日本文化，並透過計畫的安排大幅提升語言能力。更重要的是，MSSP 提供了珍貴的跨文化交流平台，讓來自不同國家的學生在共同生活與教學合作中，拓展國際視野，體會全球化社會中相互理解的重要性。

學院特別感謝明星大學師長及 Reinto Team 的悉心協助，讓蔡丞洋同學在生活與學習上皆能安心無虞。本次參與 MSSP 計畫，不僅成為他個人學習與成長的重要里程碑，也為本院推動學生國際移動力與專業實踐的努力，增添了亮眼成果。

           Seminar Class課堂團體照                            道別時的Reinto Team大合照