Workshop Series: English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) 

I had the opportunity to deliver a series of workshops for university lecturers teaching their subjects in English as part of the British Council’s “English for Universities” project. These workshops were based on the Academic Teaching Excellence (ATE) course, co-developed by the British Council and the University of Oxford’s Department of Education. 

Here is an outline of these workshops: 

Audience: University lecturers teaching their subjects in English
Context: A series of workshops conducted as part of the British Council’s “English for Universities” project, based on the Academic Teaching Excellence (ATE) course co-developed by the British Council and the University of Oxford’s Department of Education.

Objectives:

• Equip university lecturers with skills for effective teaching in English-medium classrooms.

• Address challenges of teaching students with varied English proficiency levels.

• Introduce innovative teaching techniques and interactive methods for EMI settings.

Key Topics Covered:

• EMI Lecturer Skills: Developing clear explanations, addressing language challenges, and asking effective questions.

• Interactive Teaching Techniques: Incorporating group discussions, teamwork, and gamification strategies like the “Marshmallow Challenge” to enhance engagement.

• Feedback Mechanisms: Utilizing structured approaches like the “Praise Sandwich” to provide constructive feedback.

• Micro-Teaching Sessions: Practical exercises for lecturers to refine their skills in real-time scenarios.

Outcomes:
This workshop series provided practical tools for EMI teaching, increasing student engagement and supporting lecturers in overcoming linguistic and pedagogical challenges in diverse classrooms. It supported participants in adopting interactive and innovative teaching approaches for EMI contexts 

Materials:
The workshops drew from the Academic Teaching Excellence course and included hands-on activities, discussion techniques, and gamification approaches.