When teaching, one of the greatest challenges is keeping students actively engaged while making lessons both fun and educational. WheelDecide.com, a customizable online roulette tool, offers a simple yet effective way to introduce randomness, creativity, and engagement into your classroom. […]
Picture this: spaghetti, marshmallows, tape, string, 18 minutes, and a room full of highly-focused people—sitting, standing, laughing, screaming. If you’re familiar with design thinking, you might recognize this as the famous Marshmallow Challenge, popularized by Tom Wujec’s 2010 TED Talk. […]
Eddie Woo, a renowned mathematics teacher, is celebrated for his highly interactive teaching style, which captivates students and fosters deep engagement with complex concepts. His approach stands out for its combination of energy, enthusiasm, and innovative teaching methods that emphasize […]
English Medium Instruction (EMI) in Japanese universities has grown rapidly as institutions strive to internationalize and prepare students for the globalized workforce. While the use of EMI presents significant opportunities, it also introduces a series of challenges, especially when incorporating […]
To enhance the effectiveness of EMI, various types of interactions are implemented in classrooms, each contributing uniquely to the learning process. These interactions can be categorized into three primary types: student-teacher interaction, student-student interaction, and student-content interaction. Understanding the differences […]
In today’s globalized education environment, English Medium Instruction (EMI) plays a critical role in university-level instruction, particularly in non-English speaking countries. As universities increasingly adopt EMI to attract international students and enhance the global competitiveness of local students, the method […]
Constructivism is a learning theory that emphasizes the active role of learners in constructing their own knowledge through experience, social interaction, and reflection. Originating from the works of educational theorists such as Jean Piaget and Lev Vygotsky, constructivism posits that […]
In the increasingly multilingual and globalized world of education, especially in English Medium Instruction (EMI) contexts, understanding how languages interact is crucial. Two prominent concepts in this discussion are translanguaging and code-switching, both of which refer to the ways in […]
Imagine being in an EMI (English Medium Instruction) classroom where the professor explains a concept, but you’re not entirely sure you grasp it. Do you ask a question? For many students, especially in EMI contexts where both the content and language are challenging, asking a question can be intimidating.
