EMI Professional Development
The RCEMI is dedicated to promote EMI teacher competence through courses of professional development. Starting in 2024, in collaboration with the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), the RCEMI has redesigned the “English as Medium of Instruction” course as the backbone of EMI teacher training. NTNU plans to integrate AI technology and expert instructors to co-construct an integrated course that combines speaking, reading, and writing. This comprehensive program, coupled with AI practice tools, aims to cultivate teachers’ theoretical and practical abilities to teach subject content in English. Simultaneously, NTNU, in partnership with AIT, co-organizes the EMI entry-level course titled “My EMI Starting Pack: How to EMI,” providing lectures to assist teachers in understanding basic EMI concepts and teaching strategies.
Detailed information on the content of these two distinct courses is documented in the following project details, available for reference by interested participants. Individuals can choose to participate in either one or both projects based on their personal learning needs. Both projects offer completion certificates, and participants who successfully complete either one or both projects will receive a certificate jointly issued by NTNU and AIT.
The Program consists of two parts, “Online Course” and “Final Presentation”:
I. Online Course: “English as Medium of Instruction”
This online course, part of the Online Professional English Network series, is developed by Ohio University. The course includes videos, readings, and group discussions with a focus on topics such as course design, syllabus development, classroom and material development, interactive teaching in English, and integrating technology into learning. The course assists teachers in identifying challenges in EMI classrooms and employs strategies to help students learn content and develop English proficiency. With the rearrangement of the course, it is noteworthy that it includes a blended learning approach, utilizing online self-study and group discussion with experienced facilitators leading discussions. Additionally, AI technology is integrated to provide practical EMI language using English progressively, enhancing teachers’ oral confidence.
The online course consists of 12 modules, totaling 80 hours, and participants must complete it between March 1 and May 15, 2024. Members will gain comprehensive concepts and strategies for EMI teaching, including course design, teaching strategies, assessment methods, and teaching support. Participants are required to use the Moodle platform provided by RCEMI for course completion. Apart from the online course, the center will organize online lectures, allowing participants to choose topics of interest to strengthen their individual EMI professional knowledge.
II. Final Presentation
In addition to the “Online Course”, Participants of the Program are also required to attend the “Final Presentation” organized by RCEMI on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024. This year’s presentation will be hosted by the EMI Pilot Instructors from National Taiwan Normal University and the Participants are expected to share and exchange their EMI teaching experience in different disciplines. The Participants should reserve the date for the presentation; each Participant will be notified of the event agenda. All presentations will be posted on the RCEMI website.
III. Schedule Highlights
The table below outlines the different stages of the Program.
Stage | Date & Time | Notes |
On-Campus Promotion | Now until 2/26 (Monday) | RCEMI publicizes this Instructor training method to each school and attaches relevant content, attachments, posters and other information. |
Accepting Applications | Now until 2/26 (Monday) 17:00 | The application form and relevant information are announced on the center’s website. You can also click on the link below to enter the center’s EMI Instructor training page. |
Participant Course Study and Lecture Attendance | 3/1 (Friday) to 5/15 (Wednesday) |
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Physical Final Presentation | 6/26 (Wednesday) | Participants present in person according to the assigned time slots. |
Physical Final Presentation | 6/26 (Wednesday) | Participants present in person according to the assigned time slots. |
IV. Training Completion Standards
“English as Medium of Instruction”: Completion of the 80-hour online course over 12 weeks and participation in the physical “Outcome Presentation” with a brief presentation sharing learning outcomes (choose one: course outline, subject vocabulary list creation, grading criteria, lesson plan).
V. Completion Certificate
Participants who successfully complete the training and participate in the physical outcome presentation will receive a completion certificate jointly issued by the center and AIT. Electronic versions of the “English as Medium of Instruction” certificate will be issued.
The Program consists of two activities, “Online Lectures” and “Final Presentation”:
I. Online Lectures: “Introduction to EMI: How to EMI”
This program offers an EMI foundational course provided by AIT. The main objective is to provide teachers who are new to EMI with a fundamental understanding of EMI teaching concepts, instructional strategies, and assessment. Participants will have the opportunity to learn how to address challenges in EMI classrooms through teaching case studies. The course, consisting of six online lectures, aims to explain basic EMI concepts and teaching strategies through lectures, assisting teachers in strengthening their foundational EMI teaching skills. The total duration of the course is 12 hours, and participants are required to attend all lecture sessions.
Week | Date | Time | Topic |
W1 | 4/08 (Mon) | 15:00-17:00 | How to Introduce EMI |
W2 | 4/22 (Mon) | 15:00-17:00 | How to Address Challenges and Considerations in EMI |
W3 | 5/06 (Mon) | 15:00-17:00 | How to Implement EMI Strategies |
W4 | 5/20 (Mon) | 15:00-17:00 | How to Assess and Evaluate EMI Effectively |
W5 | 6/03 (Mon) | 15:00-17:00 | How to Implement Inclusive Practices in EMI |
W6 | 6/17 (Mon) | 15:00-17:00 | How to Apply Best Practices and Learn from Case Studies in EMI |
Final | 6/26 (Wed) | 08:30-16:00 | Final Presentation: Share a presentation of learning outcomes (integrating insights from six speeches into reflections on learning experiences) |
II. Final Presentation
In addition to the “Online Lectures”, Participants of the Program are also required to attend the “Final Presentation” organized by RCEMI on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024. In this year’s presentation, participants are expected to share and exchange their EMI teaching experience in NTNU RCEMI engagement. The Participants should reserve the date for the presentation. Each participant will be notified of the event agenda. All presentations will be posted on the RCEMI website.
III. Schedule Highlights
The table below outlines the different stages of the Program.
VI. Training Completion Standards
“Introduction to EMI: How to EMI”: Completion of the six online lecture sessions and participation in the physical “Outcome Presentation” with a comprehensive presentation sharing insights gained from all six lecture topics.
V. Completion Certificate
Participants who successfully complete the training and participate in the physical outcome presentation will receive a completion certificate jointly issued by the center and AIT. Electronic versions of the “Introduction to EMI: How to EMI” certificate will be issued.
I. Eligibility
All full-time (including contract) instructors, part-time instructors, and current PhD students in tertiary institutions are eligible to apply to the program. The order of priority of the applicants is as follows:
- Those who will participate in the Final Presentation on Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, as RCEMI requires.
- Those who teach EMI courses in 112-2 (Spring 2024) semester and 113 academic year.
II. Application Process
- Online Application form
- Applications are accepted through individual online registration, with priority given to early registrants. Late applications will not be considered.
- Deadline:
- “English as Medium of Instruction” (EMI): February 26, 17:00
- “My EMI Starting Pack: How to EMI”: March 25, 17:00
- The application form and relevant information are available on the center’s website.
III. Implementation Guidelines
Project One: “English as Medium of Instruction”
Online Course: “English as Medium of Instruction”
This 80-hour asynchronous online course, jointly offered by the American Institute in Taiwan and NTNU, grants participants a completion certificate upon finishing all modules within the specified period. Participants must complete the course within the stipulated time frame to receive the completion certificate.
Final Presentation:
RCEMI will host a presentation event on June 26, 2024 (Wednesday), where EMI Pilot Instructors will facilitate. Participants are invited to present their course learning outcomes, choosing from topics such as curriculum design, subject vocabulary lists, grading criteria, and lesson plans. Each participant is allocated 10 minutes for presentation. It is essential for participants to complete the online self-study course before the presentation event for effective sharing. Presentation details will be announced on the RCEMI website.
Project Two: “My EMI Starting Pack: How to EMI”
Online Lectures: “My EMI Starting Pack: How to EMI”
This project consists of 12 hours, divided into six online lectures. Participants attending all lectures will receive a completion certificate jointly issued by AIT and NTNU. Participants must attend all online lectures to receive the completion certificate.
Final Presentation:
Similar to Project One, a final presentation event will be held on June 26, 2024 (Wednesday). NTNU EMI Navigation Teachers will oversee the event, where participants are invited to present their learning outcomes from the lectures. Each participant is allocated 10 minutes for presentation. Participants should complete the online lectures before the presentation event for optimal sharing. Presentation details will be announced on the RCEMI website.
Should you have any questions, please contact:
- Dr. Sin-Chie, Sim
- Tel: 02-7749-7084
- Email: rcemi@deps.ntnu.edu.tw