The International Conference on Monsoon Asia  English Education

Online Conference
Friday, September 6, 2024 (Taiwan Time, UTC+08:00) 

The International Conference on Monsoon Asia English Education 2024: The Local  Practices of CEFR

Monsoon Asia, a region shaped by monsoons, extends across Northeast Asia, East Asia, Southeast Asia, and South Asia, with a population of around 4 billion, making it one of the world's most populous regions. The natural and cultural landscape here is rich and varied due to the seasonal shifts between winter and summer monsoons, creating distinctive climate and rainfall patterns. The monsoon is not only a meteorological phenomenon but also a historical witness. Ancient mariners depended on monsoon winds to facilitate transoceanic trade and cultural interactions, driving prosperity and interconnectedness throughout history. However, as times change, Monsoon Asia faces new challenges. The region's countries are becoming more intertwined politically and economically, presenting both obstacles and prospects that they must address collectively. Education has emerged as a common priority among Monsoon Asia countries, especially regarding foreign language instruction, where English is a crucial medium for international communication. Nowadays, varying standards and assessments in English education present significant challenges in the region's educational framework. To address this issue, the National Institute of Education Research is organizing the "2024 International Conference on Monsoon Asia English Education" (MAEE-2024) with the theme "The Local Practices of CEFR." The conference gathers experts and scholars from Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Thailand, and other regions to discuss the adaptation and application of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in Monsoon Asia countries. The focus will be on how CEFR can enhance the quality of English education. Through speech and panel discussion, participants will share experiences and practices in implementing CEFR, discussing their effectiveness and challenges. The goal is to identify more effective teaching methods and assessment standards for English education in the Monsoon Asia region. This conference serves as an academic exchange platform and the beginning of collaborative efforts. Amidst globalization, Monsoon Asia countries aim to work together to advance education and contribute to the region's development and prosperity.

2024季風亞洲英語教育國際研討會－CEFR的在地實踐

季風亞洲，這片受季風影響的土地，橫跨東北亞、東亞、東南亞、南亞，擁有約40億人口，是全球人口最多的地區之一。這裡的自然人文生態因冬夏季風的交替而豐富多樣，形成了獨特的氣候和降雨模式。季風並非僅僅是一種天氣現象，更是歷史的見證者。古代海洋航行者曾憑藉季風的力量，開啟了跨海貿易、文化交流的大門。季風帶來的不僅僅是風雨，更是人類歷史上的交流與繁榮。然而，隨著時代的變遷，季風亞洲面臨著新的挑戰。全球化的浪潮下，各國政經環境日益相互關聯，共同面對著挑戰與機遇。在這樣的背景下，教育成為了季風亞洲國家共同關注的焦點之一。特別是在外語教學領域，英語作為國際交流的重要工具，扮演著不可或缺的角色。然而，各國在英語教育標準與評量方面存在著差異，這也成為了季風亞洲教育領域的一大挑戰。為了探討這一議題，國家教育研究院舉辦「2024季風亞洲英語教育國際研討會」（The International Conference on Monsoon Asia English Education 2024, MAEE-2024），本次主題為「CEFR的在地實踐」，邀請台灣、日本、韓國、越南、泰國等地學者專家進行專題分享和討論。本次研討會的重點之一，是探討歐洲共同語言參考架構（CEFR）在季風亞洲各國的轉化與應用，以及其對英語教育品質提升的影響。在專題演講和論壇中，與會者將分享各國在CEFR應用方面的經驗與做法，討論其成效和挑戰。通過交流與合作，希望能夠找到更有效的教學方法和評量標準，提升季風亞洲地區的英語教育品質。這次研討會不僅是一個學術交流的平台，更是一次共同努力的開始。在全球化的浪潮下，季風亞洲國家將攜手合作，共同推進教育事業，為地區的發展和繁榮做出更大的貢獻。