重要公告 (Announcement)

Sunday, November 6, 2022

EMI 的課程表設計

Ref: OPEN MOOC's

 A. Contents
1. times that the course meets
2. room
3. name and contact information
4. office hours
5. course description
6. required textbooks/materials/technologies
7. student learning objectives
    observable and measurable!
8. assignments and their weighting
9. course policies
10. schedule

B. Bloom's Taxonomy

Levels of Learning Objectives

Suggested Verbs

Knowledge

define, describe, identify, list, match, memorize, recall, state

Understanding

classify, convert, describe, discuss, explain, summarize

Application

apply, calculate, demonstrate, discover, modify, predict, solve

Analysis

categorize, compare, differentiate, question

Synthesis

arrange, assemble, categorize, combine, design, formulate, generate

Evaluation

Argue, assess, choose, conclude, judge, justify, predict

words to avoid: understand, know, learn, appreciate, think about, develop



Saturday, November 5, 2022

EMI 的課程設計

Ref: OPEN MOOCs

A. Backward Design
Stage 1: to identify the desired results
Stage 2: to determine the acceptable evidence
Stage 3: to plan learning experiences and instruction

B. Models
1. mini-lesson and a content lesson
2. start immediately with the contents and stop in order to explain key vocabulary or ideas.

C. Course revision or development
1. Planning Stage
2. Course Implementation Stage
3. Course Revision Stage

D. Strategies to help students build confidence
1. Build a supportive environment that encourages and rewards participation
2. Make sure students know you don't expect perfect English

E. Choosing materials
1. Review the Student Learning Objectives and Course Description
2. Review the Assessments, Assignments, and Grading
3. Review options for a textbook or materials
(1) content?
(2) level of English?
(3) affordable?
(4) different publications or online sources?
(5) visuals?
(6) relevant to global world or few cultures?
(7) online support?
(8) support while reading?
(9) student-centered learning?
(10) how much of the book will be required for the course?
(11) write materials or create instructional videos in English?

F. Differentiating Instruction
1. Same assessment exceptions
.... not let stronger student dominate discussions.
as a "scribe"
2. Flipped learning


Saturday, October 29, 2022

EMI 學生修習課程的好處

Ref: OPEN MOOCs

Benefits of Taking an EMI Course

Examples:
1. read the most recent and up-to-date materials
2. find and read materials that are most accessible online
3. read materials that reflect top industry standards
4. get assistance from help centers and companies via phone or online support
5. operate the most high-quality machinery or equipment
6. find a more high-paying job
7. get an international certificate
8. get a job with an international company
9. move to another country and find a good job
10. competing with the world


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