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Cultivating Calm Brains in the English Language Classroom

[Blog] The Queensland Institute welcomed award-winning educator Faye Lawand to our Blended Immersion program, where she introduced brain-based strategies to help future teachers create calm, focused learning environments. Our Hong Kong Education students explored practical techniques to support learner confidence and attention in English-medium classrooms.

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Equipping Future Educators with AI-Smart Design Skills

[Blog] Guest lecturer, Tim Magoffin, joined our Hong Kong student-teachers for an engaging session on AI accessibility and accountability in instructional design. The lecture explored practical tools, ethical considerations, and how AI can support clear, learner-centred materials for the English-language classroom and EMI teaching contexts.

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Collaborating with Queensland Schools in Professional Development

[Blog] Discover how QI’s School Experience program facilitates global collaboration in education. Recently, educators from Hong Kong and Taiwan connected with leading Queensland independent schools, sharing best practices, and gaining insights into each other's educational systems, teaching methods, and student experiences. Learn more in our latest blog post.

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Understanding Our Terminology

Not sure what something means? Here is a quick guide to some of the key education acronyms and terms we use.

  • English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) refers to teaching academic subjects in English to students who have English as an additional language. For example, a Brazilian lecturer in São Paulo chooses to teach their Engineering course in English to bilingual students.

  • Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) is an approach that combines subject learning and language development at the same time. For example, a Japanese CLIL teacher in Tokyo delivers a math class using both English and Japanese, integrating key vocabulary and skills to help students learn in English.

  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) refers to teaching English as a subject to learners who use another language at home or in their communities. For example, a TESOL educator in Taiwan teaches English language and communication skills to school students.

  • Bilingual Education refers to teaching and learning that uses two or more languages across the curriculum—in our work, this includes English. For example, a bilingual school teacher in Chile chooses to use a combination of Spanish and English in class.

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