National Sun Yat-sen University
Resource Center for Bilingual Education

A mentor/EMI expert watches the applicant's microteaching video (15 minutes) and provides feedback. The procedures are as follows:

1. Materials Preparation:
   Lesson plan: Fill out "Lesson Plan for EMI Microteaching and Classroom Observation" using the template provided by the center. Accepted file formats: DOC, DOCX, or PDF. Demonstration video: Record a 15-minute demonstration video, which can be a segment from a self-recorded asynchronous course or a physical EMI course. Accepted file formats: MP4 or MOV. File size limit: 10 GB.
2. Online Application:
   Applicant fills out the application form and uploads the lesson plan and demonstration video.
3. Expert Review:
   Center invites a mentor/EMI expert to watch the demonstration video and complete the NSYSU EMI Classroom Observation Form.
4. Feedback:
   Applicant fills out and returns the feedback form to the Center after receiving mentor/expert feedback.
5. Record Entry:
   Once completed, "microteaching" record will be uploaded to our platform as proof of completing this requirement in the EMI Professional Development Program.

A mentor, expert, or pilot teacher (hereafter "observer") observes the applicant's 50-minute EMI course and provides feedback. The procedures are as follows:

1. Online Application:
   Applicant fills out the application form with class schedule.
2. Preparation:
   Center matches an observer. Applicant submits the lesson plan to the Center one week prior.
   • Center provides the NSYSU EMI Classroom Observation Form to both parties.
3. To be Observed:
   Observer conducts a 50-minute observation of the applicant's class.
4. Discussion:
   Applicant and observer discuss within one week post-observation.
5. Feedback:
   Observer completes the observation form. After receiving it, the applicant fills out and returns the feedback form to the Center.
6. Record Entry:
   Once completed, "To be Observed" record will be uploaded to our platform as proof of completing this requirement in the EMI Professional Development Program.

An applicant observes a peer's class (50 minutes/1 period/in-person) and provides feedback. The procedures are as follows:

1. Threshold:
   Applicant must complete at least 4 hours of observation-related PD workshops and the "To be Observed" component.
2. Online Application:
   Applicant fills out the application form to request an observation and provide availability for the current semester.
3. To Observe:
   Center assists in matching. The applicant conducts an observation of a peer's class (50 minutes/1 period) and completes the NSYSU EMI Classroom Observation Form.
4. Discussion:
   Applicant and the peer teacher hold a discussion within 1 week after the observation.
5. Expert Feedback:
   Center invites a mentor/expert to refine the observation form. The applicant then revises and provides the finalized form to the peer.
6. Record Entry:
   Once completed, "To Observe" record will be uploaded to our platform as proof of completing this requirement in the EMI Professional Development Program