Events

Time & Date: Monday, May 12, 2025, 10:00-12:00 (Taiwan Time, UTC+8)

Venue: Taipei Branch, National Academy for Educational Research

Topic:

Corpus, Meaning, and More Than Just Meaning

Abstract:

Language is more than just a system of meanings; it is a complex interplay of shared knowledge, direct expressions, and hidden implications that shape communication. This talk explores how corpora and digital language analysis help reveal the nuances of lexical semantics, pragmatic usage, and the subtle differences between explicit and implicit meanings. Drawing on research in corpus linguistics and cognitive linguistics, we will examine how learners and native speakers understand meaning, reach agreement, and form interpretations in various contexts. Through examples of common language patterns and unexpected linguistic discoveries, this session aims to highlight the often-overlooked dimensions of meaning that influence comprehension, interaction, and linguistic dynamics.

中文節錄:

語言不僅僅是一套意涵系統，它是共享知識、直接表達與隱含意涵之間的複雜互動，塑造著溝通過程。本講座探討語料庫與數位語言分析如何幫助揭示詞彙語意、語用使用以及顯性與隱性意涵之間的細微差異。透過語料庫語言學與認知語言學的研究，我們將探討學習者與母語使用者如何理解意義、達成共識並在不同情境中進行詮釋。藉由常見語言模式與意外語言發現的範例，本場次旨在突顯那些經常被忽略的意義層面，這些層面對理解、互動與語言動態具有深遠影響。

Time & Date: Monday, April 14, 2025, 14:00–16:00 (Taiwan Time, UTC+8)

Venue: Taipei Branch, National Academy for Educational Research

Topic:

Beauty Within

Abstract:

This academic lecture, titled Beauty Within, was delivered by Ms. Liu and centered on the integration of English picture books into language instruction and character education. Drawing on three emotionally compelling texts—Little Beauty, Where the Wild Things Are, and We’re All Wonders—Ms. Liu demonstrated how meaningful reading activities can foster both linguistic development and the cultivation of empathy, critical thinking, and creativity in learners. Emphasizing the pedagogical value of picture books beyond vocabulary and grammar practice, she illustrated how story elements, perspective-shifting, and creative extensions such as alternative endings or character letters can support deeper engagement and student output.

A key component of the lecture was the strategic application of Bloom’s taxonomy to formulate tiered questioning techniques that guide students from lower-order comprehension to higher-order analysis and creation. Ms. Liu shared real-world classroom examples to show how these methods promote structured cognitive development and scaffold learner progression. She also highlighted her experience in online English instruction in remote areas, advocating for educational equity and student-centered learning. Her approach showcased how picture books can serve as powerful tools in bilingual education, not only facilitating language acquisition but also promoting social-emotional growth.

Overall, the lecture effectively bridged theory and practice, offering both practical strategies and theoretical insights for educators. It provided valuable directions for curriculum design and teacher training, and was met with enthusiastic response from participants.

中文節錄：

本次學術講座「Beauty Within」由劉老師主講，聚焦於英語繪本在語言教學與品格教育融合中的應用實例。講座選擇三本具高度教育意涵與情感深度的繪本——《Little Beauty》、《Where the Wild Things Are》與《We’re All Wonders》為核心教材，透過文本賞析與教學實踐策略，引導參與者思考如何在課堂中有效整合語言能力培養與價值觀養成。劉老師強調，繪本教學不應僅止於字詞理解與句型練習，更應進一步激發學生的情感共鳴與社會關懷，並透過故事內容引導學生進行角色視角轉換與道德判斷的討論。

講座中，劉老師詳細說明如何運用Bloom認知分類法設計階層式提問策略，從理解與應用逐步引導學生進入分析、評鑑與創造層次，進一步拓展語言輸出的深度與廣度。她亦結合實際教學經驗，展示如何設計延伸性活動，如改寫結局、角色信件撰寫、情境模擬演練等，強化學生語用能力與批判性思維。此外，講者亦分享自身於偏鄉地區進行線上英語教學的經驗，說明如何透過繪本建立學生的自我認同、同理心與文化理解，實踐「教育平權」與「以學生為中心」的核心理念。

整場講座內容兼具理論深度與實務操作性，清楚展現繪本作為雙語教學媒介的豐富潛能與多元價值，不僅提供第一線教師可行的教學策略，也為未來課程設計與師資培育提供寶貴的參考方向，深獲與會者熱烈迴響與高度肯定。