4月28日中午，政大英語教學資源中心舉辦的「EMI 教學助理期中培訓」熱力登場！現場共吸引82位TA熱情參與，大家一起交流、一起挑戰，讓整個活動充滿活力與思辨！🔥

活動由中心主任鍾曉芳教授開場致詞，接著由吳承翰助理教授帶來精采演講《TA POWER: Let’s Shine in an EMI Classroom ✨》，強調TA不只是語言輔助者，更是EMI課堂中的教學橋樑！他鼓勵大家多運用 pop culture、humor 和 relatable references 設計活動，還引用了Buzz Lightyear的經典名言：「To infinity and beyond! 🚀」展示如何將文化熟悉度與語言學習自然結合。

最受歡迎的環節是實作挑戰活動「Challenges in EMI Classes💡」，由本中心 Abbie Lee 及 Rachel Lin 共同設計與引導，並特別感謝政大雙語與多元文化推動辦公室人力、英國語文學系張晨恩助理教授及本中心所有成員參與討論及協助擔任各關卡的關主。此活動係根據先前 EMI TA 問卷調查之回饋設計而成。問卷結果顯示，多數 TA 對 EMI 的正式定義及其實際操作原則仍感到不清楚，因此，本活動特別納入相關教學情境與策略，以提升 TA 對 EMI 概念的理解與應用能力。

本活動設計了八個針對TA 實務挑戰的情境，包括語言障礙、文化誤解、討論引導、課堂互動設計、緊急狀況處理、跨語言實踐、多元文化支持等，每個情境皆融入教學理論與實務策略。例如Translanguaging（跨語言實踐）：指鼓勵學生在學習過程中靈活運用母語與英語等多種語言資源，以幫助理解與表達。Scaffolding（鷹架教學）：指教師在學生學習新知識與技能時，提供適切的引導與支援，如提供範例、語句架構或重點提示，協助學生逐步獨立完成學習任務。其中模擬「跨文化衝突」情境最具挑戰性，TA們學習如何用 I-statements、適時引導與確認技巧協助學生溝通，現場思辨 與共學氛圍爆棚✨

🎁活動最後還有抽獎環節，五組幸運TA抱走精美禮物，為這場培訓畫下完美句點！大家一致回饋：這場活動太實用了，讓他們對接下來的EMI教學更有信心~ 

📅 下一場「EMI TA期末培訓」將於6月5日登場，我們準備了更多生動有趣的活動等你來挑戰～敬請期待！

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On April 28, the EMI TA Midterm Training organized by the EMI Resource Center at National Chengchi University (NCCU) kicked off with great energy! A total of 82 enthusiastic teaching assistants (TAs) joined the session, engaging in peer interaction, problem-solving, and collaborative learning that brought vitality and critical thinking to the event.🔥

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The session began with a warm welcome by Professor Siaw-Fong Chung, Director of the Center and followed by an inspiring keynote by Assistant Professor Cheng-Han Wu titled “TA POWER: Let’s Shine in an EMI Classroom ✨.” Professor Wu emphasized that TAs are not merely language assistants but also essential bridges in EMI classrooms. He encouraged participants to incorporate pop culture, humor, and relatable references into their teaching designs, even quoting Buzz Lightyear’s famous line—“To infinity and beyond! 🚀”—to show how cultural familiarity can naturally enhance language learning.

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💡The most popular part of the training was the hands-on workshop “Challenges in EMI Classes,” co-designed and led by Abbie Lee and Rachel Lin from the Center. Special thanks to the staff of the NCCU Bilingual Education and Multicultural Promotion Office, Assistant Professor Chen-An Chang from the Department of English, and all Center members who facilitated the activity as station leaders. The workshop was based on prior feedback from an EMI TA survey, which revealed that many TAs still felt unclear about the formal definition and practical principles of EMI. Therefore, the workshop specifically included realistic classroom scenarios and strategies to strengthen participants’ understanding and application of EMI concepts.

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This activity was designed with eight scenarios that reflect the practical challenges faced by TAs, including language barriers, cultural misunderstandings, discussion facilitation, classroom interaction design, emergency responses, translanguaging practices, and multicultural support. Each scenario integrates relevant teaching theories and practical strategies. For example, Translanguaging refers to encouraging students to flexibly use their multiple language resources—such as their native language and English—during the learning process to enhance understanding and expression. Scaffolding involves providing appropriate guidance and support as students acquire new knowledge and skills, such as offering examples, sentence structures, or key prompts, to help them gradually complete learning tasks independently.

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Among the scenarios, the “Cross-Cultural Conflict” simulation proved the most challenging. TAs practiced using I-statements, guided questioning, and clarification techniques to support students in resolving misunderstandings. The session sparked vibrant discussions and a spirit of shared learning throughout!✨

🎁The event concluded with a lucky draw where five lucky TA teams took home special gifts—ending the day on a high note! Feedback was overwhelmingly positive: many TAs said the training was both practical and confidence-boosting for their upcoming EMI teaching tasks.

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📅 Mark your calendar! Our EMI TA Final Training Session will be held on June 5—with even more interactive and engaging activities in store. Stay tuned and come ready for the next challenge!

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