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 […]