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EZPost的shipping 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.

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

 

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!

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.

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.

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

你知道在台中的國家漫畫博物館就在光明國中的隔壁嗎？國際文化交流班的學生們變身成為英文導遊與外交小尖兵，帶著一群從泰國向日葵三語學校的外國朋友們，一起探索日本官舍的歷史與本土漫畫的演進！他們是怎麼用簡單、易懂的英文，把這些充滿台灣味的故事，說得讓外國朋友也聽得津津有味、驚呼連連的呢？快來看看這群小小導遊的厲害！

Sometimes the most amazing adventures happen right in our own backyard. And for us here at KMJH, that adventure has been unfolding right next door, quite literally, at the National Comics Museum in Taichung. But the most exciting part? We recently had the chance to see our incredible ICE (International Cultural Exchange) students in action, leading a fantastic tour for students from Thailand! How cool is that?

Transform Your Textbook: Readers' Theater Magic

 

你是否也覺得課本裡隱藏著許多精彩的故事，但是缺乏能被學生用英語口說展現的機會？別擔心，讓英語讀者劇場比賽常勝軍的指導老師來告訴你如何解鎖這些潛在的戲劇張力吧。透過Story Circle的巧妙架構，以及Four-corner Oppositions的深刻主題挖掘，課本的文字將不再只是冰冷的符號，而是能觸動人心的情節和鮮活的角色！更棒的是，我還與康軒合作開發了這樣立即可用的劇本，讓你輕鬆將課本搬上舞台，親眼見證學生的蛻變與成長！

From page to stage: Unlock the hidden drama in your textbooks and watch your students transform. My secret weapons? Story Circle and 4 Corner Oppositions.

Bridging Cultures: Our Second Incredible Video Call Exchange Between Taichung and Okinawa

Taichung-Okinawa School Virtual Exchange

I'm so excited to share the amazing experience of our recent video call exchange between students in Taichung and Okinawa! It was a truly enriching journey filled with cultural discoveries, laughter, and meaningful connections.