Since the establishment of the EMI Teaching Resource Center at National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), hundreds of domestic EMI teachers have been trained and certified. Recognizing the need for more advanced training for teachers who have already acquired some professional teaching techniques, the center has collaborated with The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) to develop a customized summer overseas training program.
The program includes classroom observations of UT Austin faculty, workshops, lesson plan trial teaching, post-program implementation of lesson plans, and outcome tracking. The tuition fees for this program will be covered by NTNU.
Program Schedule
- Dates: July 13 (Sunday) – July 26 (Saturday), 2025 (14 days, Central U.S. Time)
Eligibility
- EMI teachers from domestic universities and colleges.
Quota
- 20 participants. The final list of selected candidates will be determined by the selection committee of the EMI Teaching Resource Center.
Application and Recommendation Process
- Application period: February 17 – April 17, 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis until the quota is filled).
- Each department is allowed to recommend one EMI teacher at most.
Application Procedure
- The recommending teacher must complete the application form, sign it, and obtain approval from their department head.
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The signed form must be uploaded along with:
- A scanned copy of the form
- The EMI course syllabus
- A video link explaining the purpose of participation
- The EMI Teaching Resource Center will form a selection committee to review applications.
- Selected candidates will be notified by April 30, 2025 (Wednesday).
Selection Criteria
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EMI Course Design (50%) – Course syllabus evaluation:
- Course objectives (10%)
- Teaching design (20%)
- Assessment design (20%)
- Student analysis (10%)
- Statement of Purpose (50%) – A video (maximum 3 minutes, fully in English) explaining the motivation and expectations for participation.
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Bonus Points (cumulative):
- NTNU Expert Talent Pool members
- Returning lecturers
- Previous participation in NTNU RCEMI training activities (courses, workshops, lectures, communities)
Participant Commitments
Before the Training
- By June 29, 2025, participants must complete a 3-6 hour EMI course lesson plan.
- This lesson plan will be further developed and tested during the training.
After the Training
- Engage in a four-month course development mentorship with UT Austin instructors.
- Serve as an EMI consultant (included in NTNU’s EMI Expert Talent Pool).
- Conduct EMI workshops.
- Serve as an open classroom lecturer for lesson observations.
- Participate in the training program results presentation.
- Join an inter-university EMI professional teacher community within a year.
- NTNU faculty members must co-develop and co-teach an English for Academic and Specific Purposes course with foreign language faculty or the English Academic Literacy Center within one year after returning.
Funding and Coverage
Covered by the Program
- Pre-departure online meetings
- Language proficiency training
- Comprehensive EMI training (observations, discussions, hands-on practice, lesson planning, demonstrations, and sharing)
- Workshops
- Cultural activities
- Four months of post-training support (monthly online meetings for course planning guidance)
Not Covered
- Accommodation and meals (can be reimbursed through travel allowances; participants must apply through their institution's bilingual education office or related programs).
- Round-trip airfare (reimbursable; participants must apply through their institution's bilingual education office or related programs).
- Visa fees (participants must apply through their institution's bilingual education office or related programs).
- Personal expenses
Organizer
NTNU EMI Teaching Resource Center (Email: rcemi@deps.ntnu.edu.tw)
Contact Person
Ms. Yu-Ching Huang
NTNU EMI Teaching Resource Center
Phone: (02) 7749-5922