國立政治大學英語教學資源中心12月12日中午舉辦「EMI TA期末培訓活動」，吸引了來自不同學科的教學助理（TA）以及外籍生熱情參與。這次活動旨在提升TA們的教學技能與創意運用能力，並提供一個互相交流與深刻反思的平台。在輕鬆又充滿啟發的氛圍中，參與者不僅回顧過去的教學經歷，還透過創意工具與活動重新審視自身成長。活動現場氣氛熱烈，學習與分享交織，為這些致力於英語教學的助理們帶來了寶貴的收穫。

活動開始，英語教學資源中心主任鍾曉芳致開場詞提到，希望透過這次活動，TA們能掌握更多實用的教學工具，回顧並分析過去教學中遇到的挑戰，從中汲取經驗，並結合創意反思，以便未來在教學中能展現出更專業、更高效的表現。本次活動由中心教學成員陳昱晴碩士生（Joyce）和寫作諮詢成員顏郁哲博士生（Yen）帶領。

接下來的第一個環節由 Joyce帶領，透過運用Padlet這一創意教學工具介紹，引導參與者進行一場深刻的情境反思。活動設計了五個情境，分別聚焦於與授課教師的溝通、回應學生提問的挑戰、語言運用中的困境、面對任務失敗時的解決策略，以及擔任EMI TA過程中的成就與成長。參與者在現場討論每個情境，並透過Padlet牆記錄各自的反思與心得。這種數位化的互動形式不僅增強了分享的即時性與趣味性，也讓參與者能更具體地看到彼此的見解與經驗，形成豐富多元的學習互動。

在完成情境反思後，活動進入了更具創意的第二階段——將反思化為創作。在中心TA Joyce的帶領下，參與者學習了如何運用ChatGPT，將自身的教學心得轉化為歌曲。首先，參與者使用ChatGPT生成專屬歌詞，這些歌詞不僅展現了與會者在教學中面臨的挑戰，也呈現了克服困難後的成長與感悟。隨後，在中心TA Yen的介紹下，與會者運用Suno AI音樂工具，為歌詞設定曲風與歌名，最終創作出屬於自己的音樂作品。EMI TA 武清顯博士生（國立政治大學亞太研究碩博學位學程）感慨地說：「透過這樣的創作過程，不僅讓我以全新的角度回顧了自己的教學經歷，也更加珍惜這段成長的旅程。」這一環節激發了參與者的創造力，並讓反思的過程更為深刻且具體。

在活動過程中，EMI TA們還熱烈分享了自身的教學經驗與挑戰。與會者坦言，作為EMI TA，肩負著連結教師與學生的重要角色，既需要協助學生理解學術內容，也要面對語言與文化上的種種障礙。一位EMI TA（Khnah）提到：「我們應該協助調整過於學術化的課程內容，成為教師與大學生之間的橋樑，縮小專業知識與學生理解力的差距。」另一位EMI TA（Clever Firefly）則分享了自己如何善用AI工具來解答學生疑問，從中提升效率與專業性。此外，現場也有國際生擔任EMI TA，透過不同文化及教學經驗及交流，不僅為彼此提供了啟發，也讓整個活動充滿了凝聚力與支持感。

此外，活動中還安排了英語教學資源介紹環節。中心寫作諮詢成員馮文偉博士生（Edward Fung）為大家詳細介紹了中心提供的各類寫作工具與資源，包括如何提升英文寫作能力及應用於教學中的技巧。這些資源為TA們未來在教學中面對更高挑戰提供了有力支持，也進一步強化了與會者的專業信心。

在活動的尾聲，鍾曉芳教授對整場活動進行了總結，感謝每一位參與者的熱情投入與精彩分享。她勉勵大家將此次活動中學到的技能與心得，充分應用於未來的教學中，並期待每一位TA能在教學道路上持續進步與突破。這場活動以創意與反思為主軸，成功地為EMI TA們提供了一個交流與學習的平台，也為與會者的未來教學奠定了堅實的基礎。參與者紛紛表示，這是一場充滿啟發與收穫的盛宴，讓與會者對未來教學充滿信心與期待。

Integrating AI Applications and Reflection: Achieving Excellence and Sparking New Teaching Inspirations

On December 12 at noon, the NCCU EMI Resource Center successfully hosted the EMI TA Final Training Session, drawing enthusiastic participation from teaching assistants (TAs) across various disciplines and international students. The event aimed to enhance TAs’ teaching skills and creativity while providing a platform for mutual exchange and deep reflection. In a relaxed yet inspiring atmosphere, participants not only reviewed their past teaching experiences but also re-examined their personal growth through creative tools and activities. The event buzzed with energy as learning and sharing intertwined among assistants in EMI settings.

The activity began with an opening remark by Professor Siaw-Fong Chung, Director of the EMI Resource Center. Professor Chung expressed her hope that the TAs would gain practical teaching tools, reflect on and analyze past teaching challenges, and draw lessons to integrate creative thinking into their future teaching practices for more professional and efficient outcomes. The event was facilitated by Joyce Chen, a master’s student and member of the center, along with Yen Yen, a Ph.D. student and writing consultant.

The first session, led by Joyce, introduced the creative teaching tool Padlet, guiding participants through a profound situational reflection. The activity featured five scenarios focusing on communication with instructors, handling challenging student questions, language use dilemmas, strategies for overcoming task failures, and the achievements and growth experienced as EMI TAs. Participants discussed each scenario on-site and recorded their reflections and insights on Padlet. This digital interactive approach not only enhanced the immediacy and engagement of sharing but also allowed participants to visualize diverse perspectives and experiences, fostering rich and dynamic learning interactions.

After completing the situational reflection, the event transitioned into a more creative second phase—transforming reflections into creations. Under Joyce’s guidance, participants learned to use ChatGPT to turn their teaching insights into songs. They first generated personalized lyrics via ChatGPT, showcasing the challenges they faced in teaching and their growth through overcoming these difficulties. Then, with an introduction to Suno AI music tools by Yen, participants set musical styles and titles for their lyrics, ultimately creating their own musical pieces. Gomez, a Ph.D. student in the Asia-Pacific Studies program at National Chengchi University, remarked that this creative process not only allowed him to revisit his teaching journey from a new perspective but also deepened his appreciation for this path of growth. This session sparked participants’ creativity, making the reflection process more tangible and impactful.

Throughout the activity, EMI TAs enthusiastically shared their teaching experiences and challenges. Participants acknowledged that, as EMI TAs, they play a crucial role in bridging teachers and students, helping students understand academic content while navigating linguistic and cultural barriers. One TA, Khnah, noted that they should assist in adjusting overly academic course content, acting as a bridge between instructors and students and narrowing the gap between professional knowledge and students’ comprehension. Another TA, Clever Firefly (pseudonym), shared how they effectively utilized AI tools to address student questions, enhancing both efficiency and professionalism. Additionally, international TAs shared their unique cultural and teaching experiences, providing mutual inspiration and fostering a sense of cohesion and support throughout the event.

The program also included a session introducing resources for English teaching. Edward Fung, a Ph.D. student and writing consultant, detailed various writing tools and resources provided by the center, including techniques for improving English writing skills and their application in teaching. These resources offered TAs strong support for meeting future teaching challenges and further boosted their professional confidence.

At the event’s conclusion, Professor Chung summarized the day, thanking all participants for their enthusiastic involvement and insightful sharing. Professor Chung encouraged everyone to apply the skills and knowledge gained from the event to their future teaching practices and looked forward to seeing each TA continue to progress and excel on their teaching journey. Centered on creativity and reflection, the event successfully provided a platform for EMI TAs to exchange ideas and learn, laying a solid foundation for their future teaching endeavors. Participants expressed that the event was an inspiring and rewarding experience, leaving them filled with confidence and anticipation for their teaching future.