Thursday, October 23, 2025

Six Years Later: From "Doing It All" to Enjoying the Moment






20192月我們與韓國大邱的慶北國立大學附屬中學簽訂成為姊妹校,同年10月第一次接待KNUMS師生的來訪。那時我無比緊張、壓力巨大,深怕錯過任何一個小細節就可能會出一個大包。6年後,我發現我有愈來愈多時候享受當下、只需陪同姊妹校的師長們及出一張嘴就好,因為學校的隊友們太強大了....

What a week! I’m still buzzing from the energy of hosting our friends from Korea for the 2025 KMJH-KNUMS Educational Exchange. From the opening ceremony performances to the bubble tea workshop, it was just… wonderful.

But as I watched the closing ceremony, I had this flash of memory.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

From Students to Guides: The Making of "KMJH's Comics Museum Tour


https://kmjh-comicsmuseum-englishtour.netlify.app/


KMJH's Comics Museum Tour

PU English Pedagogy Interactive Website

Unearthing Stories at the National Taiwan Museum of Comics: Our ICE Students Shine as Guides for Thai Students

An EMI Demo Class with 4 Panel Comics

位於學校旁的國家漫畫博物館英語導覽一直是我們的國際文化交流課程發展的重點。有了日前英語教學法學習網站的成功經驗,我又嘗試和AI創作了一個互動的學習網站來幫助學生們更加充分準備接下來韓國姊妹校的來訪,讓他們除了可以用英語導覽之外,還可以和外國朋友一起瞭解台灣漫畫的歷史及創作英語4格漫畫!

This isn't just a story about a website; it's about building a bridge between cultures. It started with a need to help my students practice their English and ended with a tool that helps them create comic strips and make new friends.

Monday, September 15, 2025

PU English Pedagogy Interactive Website


https://guojhen-puenglishpedagogy.netlify.app/





真的太有成就感了! 花了一個半天研究Gemini Canvas, 先一步步先在大腦把想像透過指令慢慢的成形。接下來,學習使用Netlify把程式變成實際的網站。最後,反覆不斷的操作後產生愈來愈多想法,慢慢的一個個修改後,最後的成果自己頗為滿意,今天上課學生的投入也讓辛苦都值得。"Necessity is the mother of invention." 我當學員時,學科技很慢、常常跟不上講師的步調,也糾結在為什麼要學這麼多看不出來用在教學什麼地方的AI和平臺。但有需求時動機一來,就能靜下心來自學和反覆不斷在嘗試錯誤中學習。

Welcome to the PU English PedagogyPlaybook! This interactive website is your guide to the world of English Language Teaching methods. Journey through the historical timeline to see how pedagogical ideas have evolved, dive deep into each method's principles and techniques, and test your knowledge with our quizzes. When you're ready to bridge theory and practice, use the AI-powered 'Lesson Idea Generator' to create practical activities for your own future classroom. Let's begin exploring!

Friday, July 11, 2025

Three Years In: 2024-2025 School Year MOE Reciprocal Exchange Program

 





光明國中參與教育部國教署「國中小姊妹校互惠機制計畫」已執行完畢第三年與美國加州Blue Lake Union Elementary的各項線上交流方案。與前二年相較,這次有不少創新的作法,包含: 1. 二校學生以配對、分組的型式在Padlet上分享及留言,增加互動的次數; 2. 文化箱除了手寫卡片以外,也讓學生學習如何全英語填寫內容物、數量、重量及價格等,以獲得EZPostshipping lable; 3. 延續發展國家漫畫博物館的相關課程,這次我們可以實地現場英語導覽。 感謝洪連憶老師協助「國際文化交流」(I.C.E.)課程的各項庶務及後勤支援,學生真誠的學期末感言讓我覺得一切值得了啊!

It feels like just yesterday we were kicking off our international exchange program with Blue Lake Union Elementary in the United States, and now we're celebrating three incredible years! It’s been an absolute joy to watch this program grow, evolve, and most importantly, see the I.C.E. students at KMJH blossom into confident global citizens.

Friday, May 16, 2025

Accepted! My Next Chapter: Navigating Expectations on the Path to Transcultural Understanding

 

英語口說與國際交流一直是教書20年以來最大的熱情所在和動力來源。在學校參與的相關計畫、國際交流、比賽指導及諸多獎項等等,全部都要歸功對於這樣簡單的信念無比堅持的付出!

想想再7年多就可以退休,我還能再多做些什麼呢?

Twenty years – two decades of my career – spent immersed in the vibrant hum of English classrooms at KMJH and workshops all over Taiwan. In that time, a powerful truth has taken root: language isn't just about words; it's about worlds connecting. Now, I'm thrilled to announce the next step in this incredible journey: my acceptance into the International PhD Program in Taiwan and Transcultural Studies at National Chung Hsing University!

Friday, April 18, 2025

Korean Sister School Partnership: KMJH in Daegu, Connecting Hearts at KNUMS


空氣中瀰漫著一股酸楚又帶點甜澀的氣息,夾雜著此起彼落的抽噎聲和發自內心的嘆息。就在幾天前,我們光明國中的學生們才剛抵達韓國大邱,個個感到興奮又帶著一絲緊張。此刻,當我們站在慶北國立大學附屬中學新落成的圖書館裡,道別的時刻卻比預期的更加令人動容。淚水滑過臉龐,緊緊的擁抱如同珍貴的承諾,承諾著彼此要保持聯繫,這強烈地證明了這短短時間內所建立起的真摯情誼。

The air hung thick with a bittersweet mix of sniffles and heartfelt sighs. Just days before, our students from KMJH had arrived in Daegu, South Korea, alive with a mixture of excitement and nervous flutters. Now, as we stood in the KNUMS newly establish library, the goodbyes proved far more emotional than anticipated. Tears streamed down faces, and hugs were exchanged like precious promises to stay connected, a powerful testament to the authentic bonds forged in such a short time.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

A Walking Tour for On-Site Explorations: KMJH's Bilingual Qingshui Adventure!

 



光明國中參與本市「臺中學雙語亮點基地遊學計畫」,於日前舉辦了「清水雙語城市導覽」。在一群熱愛歷史與踏查及英語口說的老師們引導下,國際文化交流班的學生們,除了瞭解在地歷史文化,同時展現我們的雙語能力,遊覽了清水國小、鰲峰山運動公園、王塔米糕,以及牛罵頭遺址文化園區。

Sometimes the best adventures happen right around the corner, especially when you explore with fresh eyes – and in a new language! Our recent Bilingual City Tour of Qingshui, part of KMJH's Bilingual Learning and International Cultural Exchange (ICE) initiatives, was just that. Our mission? To dive into local history and culture while flexing our bilingual muscles, focusing on gems like Qingshui Elementary School, Aofeng Mountain Competition Park, Wang Ta Rice Cake, and Nioumatou Cultural Park.