EMI Teacher Training Programme for Xi'an Eurasia University
04 November 2025
On October 24th, the EMI Teacher Training Workshop at Xi’an Eurasia University was successfully held in Room E217. As part of the university’s “International Education Month,” the event aimed to build a platform for professional exchange, helping teachers enhance intercultural teaching skills and classroom engagement. The training was designed and delivered on-site by the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC).
Strengthening Foundations · Integrating Pedagogy and Practice
The workshop began with “The Aims and Objectives of EMI Teaching.” John from CELE guided participants to distinguish between teacher-centered goals and student-centered outcomes, helping them translate Outcome-Based Education concepts into measurable classroom objectives.
In the Content and Language Integrated Learning module, teachers explored how to balance content mastery and language development through scaffolding and visual tools, supporting students with different language levels.
Innovative Practice · Energizing the Classroom
In the session on Motivating Students, instead of abstract theory, CELE tutors introduced practical frameworks such as Self-Determination Theory. Through interactive pair work, EU teachers designed classroom activities that boost confidence, relevance, and satisfaction, enhancing students’ intrinsic motivation and participation.
Interactive Teaching · Empowering Student Learning
The final module, Student Activities and Interactive Teaching, emphasized the shift from teacher-centered to student-centered classrooms. Teachers practiced strategies like Think–Pair–Share and Information Exchange, gaining hands-on tools to build interactive, engaging lessons.
This workshop reflected the deep alignment between UNNC’s international teaching expertise and EU’s educational innovation, highlighting both institutions’ shared vision for advancing English education. It not only equipped EU teachers with global classroom strategies but also opened doors for future collaboration in TESOL/EMI training, faculty exchange, and joint teaching development—laying a strong foundation for nurturing globally minded talents and fostering continuous educational innovation.