【Abstract｜講題摘要】 The number of schools and universities implementing English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) in Thailand has increased significantly since 1990. In addition to the goal of internationalization and globalization, the adoption of EMI in education is driven by a desire to enhance career and educational opportunities, as well as to improve language proficiency. Despite the widespread adoption of EMI in Thai education, several reports highlight its effectiveness and challenges persist.
These include concerns regarding language proficiency levels, pedagogical approaches, teacher qualifications, and cultural considerations. In this presentation. I will elaborate on the history of EMI education in Thailand, rationale, and current implementation. Challenges faced by policy makers, educators and learners will also be highlighted. The possible solutions include providing more support for both the teachers and students and implementing the language curriculum.
【Speaker｜講者資訊】 Rachanee Dersingh completed her PhD in Linguistics from Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok. Currently, she is a lecturer at the School of Liberal Arts, King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi. She engages in training schoolteachers to undertake Exploratory Action Research (EAR) as part of their professional development. Her research interests include language maintenance, language choice, linguistic landscape, trans-languaging and English language teaching.
【Organizer｜主辦單位】 國立政治大學英語教學資源中心 EMI Resource Center, NCCU 政大雙語及多元文化推動辦公室 Bilingual Education and Multicultural Promotion Office, NCCU
【Article by College of Commerce】 The College of Commerce proudly announces the successful conclusion of its recent seminars: the “CIR: Transitioning to the 2020 Standards Seminar” and the “Strategic Planning Seminar”. The seminars were held by the AACSB, the global accrediting body and membership association for business schools, and hosted by the College of Commerce, National Chengchi University, on March 18th and 19th, 2024. During the opening ceremony, the Executive Vice President of National Chengchi University (NCCU) and Chairman of the Taiwan Association of Business Schools (TABS), Professor Wei-Chi Tsai, came in representation of National Chengchi University; the Dean of the College of Commerce, Professor Jia-Chi Huang, and the Associate Dean for International Affairs, Professor Yenn-Ru Chen, came in representation of the College of Commerce.
The seminars had the honor of hosting two esteemed facilitators Dr. Geoff Perry, the Executive Vice President and Chief Officer for Asia Pacific, and Director Christine Be, the Director of the Office of Accreditation and Assessment at the College of Commerce, National Chengchi University. Throughout the seminars, 79 attendees from diverse schools and countries had the opportunity to engage with the speakers who shared their expertise on the intricacies of the accreditation standards and processes, with a focus on the strategies for enhancing the continuous improvement process and building a functional and agile strategic plan.
In addition to the enlightening sessions, attendees also had the chance to network with peers, exchange ideas, and forge valuable connections that will continue to benefit them in their accreditation process and professional endeavors. The seminar featured an enriching program of keynote presentations, interactive brainstorming, and panel discussions, all aimed at equipping participants with the tools and insights needed to excel in their roles as educators and leaders.
"We are thrilled with the overwhelming success of this seminar and the thought-provoking dialogue that took place over the course of this event," said facilitator Dr. Geoff Perry, at the College of Commerce. "This success is accredited to every one of the participants and the hard-working seminar staff, much credit is due to the College of Commerce who did an amazing job arranging the seminars, thank you to National Chengchi University for hosting us."
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Opening ceremony of the “CIR: Transitioning to the 2020 Standards Seminar”, Executive Vice President of AACSB Dr. Perry (first row, sixth from left), Vice President of NCCU and chairman of TABS (first row, fifth from left), Dean Huang (first row, sixth from right), Associate Dean Chen (first row, fourth from left), Director Be (fifth from right).（Photo by College of Commerce）Dean Huang, VP and Chairman Tsai, Executive Vice President of AACSB Dr. Perry, and Associate Dean Chen (from left to right).（Photo by College of Commerce）Group sharing during the breakout activity on the topic of Continuous Improvement Review.（Photo by College of Commerce）Group discussion on the topic of Agile Strategic Planning.（Photo by College of Commerce）
【Abstract｜講題摘要】 Like it or not, AI-based Large Language Models (#LLMs) like Chatpgt are now in every single university classroom. Whether we’re students or teachers, we ignore these tools at our peril. Bans and detection tools are ineffective, and LLMs offer legitimate help beyond serving as an ethically questionable shortcut. In this workshop, you’ll learn about the strengths and weaknesses of using LLMs as a writing and writing instruction partner.
【Speaker｜講者資訊】 Graham Oliver is a teacher, writer, and editor living in Taipei. He currently serves as an Adjunct Instructor at the Academic Writing and Education Center of NTU. His writing has appeared in Harvard Educational Review, Commonwealth Magazine/天下雜誌, Guernica, and elsewhere. His areas of interest include the teaching of writing, literature in translation, and video game narratives. He holds an MA in Rhetoric and Composition as well as an MFA in Creative Writing from Texas State University
【Organizers｜主辦單位】 The EMI Resource Center, National Chengchi University ｜國立政治大學英語教學資源中心 The Bilingual Education and Multicultural Promotion Office, National Chengchi University｜國立政治大學雙語及多元文化推動辦公室
