國立政治大學英語教學資源中心於11月13日接待來自美國在台協會（AIT）的兩位貴賓，English Language Coordinator, Public Diplomacy Section Jenning King和Regional English Language Officer Jeff Mcllvenna。其中Jeff Mcllvenna憑藉在中東、南美洲和撒哈拉以南非洲地區語言計畫中的豐富經驗，協助菲律賓、日本、韓國、臺灣及汶萊的英語語言計畫。他專精於混合學習、多模態寫作及數據分析應用於教育等領域，這些專業背景使他能夠在多元文化背景下推動英語語言教育。

此次Jenning King與Jeff Mcllvenna的來訪，主要是為了商討美籍「英語語言學者」（以下簡稱「學者」）的派駐計畫。該計畫由美國國務院主導，旨在派遣高素質的美國TESOL專業人員到海外機構進行為期10個月的教學與研究工作。學者將協助當地教師與學生提升英語教學品質、開發課程，並帶領教師培訓與對外推廣活動。AIT不僅支持該計畫在臺灣的推行與發展，也致力於推動美臺教育合作，以加強臺灣的英語教育與跨文化交流。

本中心做為該計畫的次要主持單位（secondary host），預計於114學年的第一學期接待一位學者。該學者將在推動雙語教育及EMI授課等領域提供專業協助，配合臺灣的教育政策，共同改善雙語學習環境。學者每月定期訪問政大，每次停留八小時，透過講座、工作坊及個別諮詢等方式為教職員提供全方位的英語教學指導，並針對EMI教學實踐給予反饋。此外，學者將評估校內英語教學情況，提供以學生為中心的教學培訓，協助教師發展強有力的雙語課程。

學者除了在教學方面提供建議外，還將投入寫作諮詢服務，幫助學生提升其英語學術寫作能力和自信心。學者亦將支援一系列EMI講座和工作坊，涵蓋EMI教學技巧、AI輔助學習、英語寫作和口語技巧等多元主題。此外學者與其會提供個別諮詢服務，針對不同科系的特定挑戰提出解決方案，旨在全面提升全校教學品質與國際化程度，並為政大的學術環境帶來正面影響。

本中心將對學者進行訪談並錄製成影片，介紹學者對於EMI教學法、課程設計及美國教育體系現狀的見解，該影片將上傳至社群平臺，以促進資源共享。學者任期結束時，將向政大提供一份詳盡的EMI計畫評估報告，並針對教師培訓、資源配置及學生學習成效提出建議。這些反饋不僅能優化本中心的運作，還將強化政大作為未來學者主要合作機構的地位。

AIT與英語教學資源中心在過去數月攜手推動EMI教師培訓計劃，於113年8月至9月間舉辦了為期八週的線上課程「Fundamentals of EMI Pedagogy and Teaching Techniques」。該課程由美國德州賽普勒斯 Lone Star College-CyFair 的「以英語為其他語言的學習者」（ESOL）計畫教授暨創始教員何瓊瑤擔任主講者。此活動獲得高度好評，與會人員普遍認為課程對英語教學法的提升有深遠影響。這項培訓課程提供了課程設計、教師專業發展以及學生互動策略等實用資源，對於希望提升英語教學水準的臺灣大學教授有很大的幫助。在這八週的學習中，學員掌握了如何設定清晰的學習成果、設計評量方式、運用互動式教學方法以及增進教學技巧。最後，通過微教學活動，學員們得以將所學的EMI教學策略應用於實際教學，並從同儕與專家處獲得反饋以進行改進。

Jenning King與Jeff Mcllvenna此次的訪問將有效回應政大推動EMI的需求及期待，並且學者預計將於2025年8月底至9月初之間抵達，得以進一步加強政大與AIT之間的合作，推動雙語學術環境的發展。學者即將到來的角色，將不僅有助於精煉EMI教學法及教師發展，還將深化跨文化交流並提升校園英語語言能力。透過學者在課程發展、教學實踐及教育技術領域的專業知識，政大期望達成學術卓越及國際化的長期目標，並鞏固其在臺灣高等教育體系中的領導地位。

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On November 13, 2024 (Wednesday), the EMI Resource Center at National Chengchi University is pleased to welcome two distinguished guests from the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT): Ms. Jenning King, English Language Coordinator, Public Diplomacy Section, and Mr. Jeff McIlvenna, Regional English Language Officer. Mr. McIlvenna, who supports English language programs across the Philippines, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Brunei, brings extensive experience from managing English Language Programs in regions such as the Middle East, South America, and Sub-Saharan Africa. His expertise in blended learning, multimodal writing, and the integration of data analysis into educational projects adds significant value to enhancing English language education in diverse cultural contexts.

The visit by Ms. King and Mr. McIlvenna was to facilitate the service of the English Language Fellow (‘the Fellow’ thereafter) in the EMI Resource Center as the secondary host under the English Language Fellow Program supported by AIT in the Autumn semester in 2025. The Program, managed by the U.S. Department of State, places highly qualified American TESOL professionals in overseas institutions for 10-month fellowships. Fellows work with local teachers and students, improving English teaching, developing curriculum, and leading teacher training and outreach initiatives. AIT supports this program in Taiwan, along with the broader goals of the U.S.-Taiwan Education Initiative, to enhance English language education and intercultural exchange in Taiwan.

The EMI Resource Center is privileged to have a Fellow in 2025. In this capacity, the Fellow will significantly contribute to the advancement of bilingual education and EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) initiatives, aligning with Taiwan’s educational policy to foster a bilingual learning environment. Making regular visits to the university, the Fellow is hoped to be on campus once or twice per month for 8 hours each time, providing extensive support through lectures, workshops, and individual consultations. These sessions are designed to enhance the pedagogical skills of the teaching staff, offering direct feedback on EMI practices and guiding interactive workshops. Through evaluating teaching performances and conducting training focused on effective student-centered instruction, the Fellow will share best practices drawn from their experience in the U.S. education system, supporting faculties in developing robust bilingual curricula.

In addition to teaching support, the Fellow will offer writing consultation services, helping students strengthen their English skills for academic and professional success. The Fellow will also lead lectures and workshops on diverse topics such as EMI teaching techniques, AI-assisted learning, and English writing and speaking skills, benefiting both faculty and students. Moreover, the Fellow’s individualized consulting services will address unique challenges faced by different departments, thereby raising the overall instructional quality and internationalization of NCCU’s campus.

To broaden the impact of the Fellow’s expertise, the EMI Resource Center will also produce a video interview highlighting their insights on EMI teaching methodologies, course design, and the current trends in the U.S. educational system. This interview will be shared on social media to foster resource sharing across the university community. Upon concluding their term, the Fellow will provide NCCU with a detailed evaluation of the EMI program, offering recommendations on faculty training, resource allocation, and student learning outcomes. This feedback will not only optimize NCCU’s EMI Resource Center operations but may also strengthen NCCU’s positioning as a primary host for future Fellow engagements.

The AIT and the EMI Resource Center have already been in collaboration on the coordination of EMI in NCCU over the past few months. In August and September 2024, an 8-week online program “Fundamentals of EMI Pedagogy and Teaching Techniques program at NCCU’s EMI Resource Center” was jointly organized, led by Dr. Carolyn Chiung-Yao Ho, Professor and Founding Faculty member of the ESOL program at Lone Star College-CyFair in Cypress, Texas, and was highly popular among participants who praised it for its impact on English teaching methodologies. This program provided practical training and resources in areas like curriculum development, teacher training, and student engagement, greatly benefiting professors who sought to enhance their English language instruction in Taiwanese universities. Throughout these eight weeks, participants gained practical skills in EMI, including setting clear learning outcomes, creating assessments, using interactive teaching methods, and enhancing instructional skills. They practiced adapting materials, employing questioning techniques, and culminating in microteaching sessions where they applied and refined their EMI teaching strategies with peer and expert feedback.

The visit of Ms. King and Mr. McIlvenna is expected to match the expectation and needs for effective implementation of EMI at NCCU, with the arrival of the Fellow between late August and early September next year. This visit marks an important step in strengthening the collaboration between NCCU and AIT, further enhancing the university’s efforts to foster a bilingual academic environment. The Fellow’s upcoming role will not only contribute to refining EMI teaching methodologies and faculty development but will also deepen intercultural exchange and improve English language proficiency across the campus. Through the Fellow’s expertise in curriculum development, teaching practices, and educational technology, NCCU aims to achieve long-term goals of academic excellence and internationalization, reinforcing its position as a leading institution in Taiwan’s higher education system.

(For “Fundamentals of EMI Pedagogy and Teaching Techniques” program at NCCU’s EMI Resource Center jointly conducted with AIT, see here for the closing video and here for the program details.)

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