Teaching English-Medium Instruction Courses in Higher Education: A Guide for Non-Native Speakers

This book provides practical help and guidance for non-native English-speaking higher education lecturers delivering lectures and seminars in English, combining practical advice and research findings with case studies from global settings. It covers topics such as encouraging participation, promoting creativity, and evaluating written student work, and proposes ways to achieve excellence in global settings.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive book is a valuable resource for non-native English-speaking higher education lecturers who are tasked with delivering lectures and seminars in English. Drawing upon the authors' extensive experience as researchers and teacher trainers in the field of English Medium Instruction (EMI), it offers practical advice and insights combined with practical case studies from diverse global settings, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Slovakia, Spain, the UK, and the USA, across various subject areas such as philosophy, mathematics, and genetics.

The authors begin by providing an overview of the challenges and opportunities that arise when university teachers transition to teaching in English. They dispel common myths and set forth clear priorities to guide practitioners in their English teaching endeavors. Subsequently, Ruth Breeze and Carmen Sancho Guinda delve into the strategies and techniques that can help practitioners deliver effective lectures and engage with local and international students in English. They address key challenges such as encouraging active participation, fostering creativity and critical thinking, and evaluating written student work.

The final chapters of the book focus on good practices in EMI, proposing ways to achieve excellence in global teaching contexts. The authors emphasize the importance of ongoing professional development, cultural sensitivity, and adaptability in the EMI classroom. They offer practical suggestions and recommendations to help lecturers enhance their teaching skills and create a conducive learning environment for their students.

Overall, this book is a must-read for non-native English-speaking higher education lecturers who aspire to excel in their teaching profession. It provides a wealth of practical knowledge, research-based insights, and real-world examples to support practitioners in their journey toward becoming effective English teachers.

Weight: 464g
Dimension: 157 x 234 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350180338