A Joyful Learning Exchange with Myanmar

Exploring Myanmar through a lively virtual exchange was a true eye-opener for us. Before this opportunity, our knowledge about the country was quite limited, mainly revolving around the well-known issues of civil unrest, Aung San Suu Kyi, and the Rohingya crisis. However, thanks to Dr. Saw's gracious invitation, our video call turned into a meaningful cultural exchange, featuring self-introductions, a fun guessing game, presentations highlighting the beauty of our town, and a delightful talent exchange.

Third Video Call Exchange with Senboku Shiritsu Jindai Junior High School

 

Taken away by the lively and impressive dance and child's play performances, along with KMJH's traditional Chinese music club and a science fair demonstration

Taichung-Okinawa School Virtual Exchange

Four vibrant virtual exchange sessions with a high school in Okinawa via Zoom, where we delved into the intricacies of each other's school life, marveled at the captivating beauty of Taichung and Okinawa, and explored the fascinating world of traditional musical instruments.

2023 Educational Visit from Kyungpook National University Middle School (KNUMS), South Korea, to KMJH

Crafting cherished memories at KMJH and in Taichung through engaging hands-on activities and the warm hospitality of host families

 

After a four-year hiatus due to COVID, our exchange visits were put on hold. However, we maintained our partnership through virtual means such as video calls, cultural boxes, and Padlet posts. The much-awaited and highly anticipated visit became a reality thanks to the dedicated efforts of various individuals, including my counterpart Jungran, Academic Director Amy, and subject as well as English teachers who crafted engaging classes. Additionally, host family parents and students played a crucial role in ensuring a memorable experience for our Korean visitors.

Teaching English Through English Made Easy: Empowering Students to Challenge Gender Stereotypes

How can we effectively introduce passive voice and discuss gender stereotypes with 9th graders only in English? Don't worry! With engaging activity ideas, handy visual aids, and a well-prepared script for each activity, you'll be all set in no time.

2023 Taiwan-U.S. Teacher Professional Development Workshop

Lesson planning and delivery with the Global Competence and Sustainable Development Goals, exchanging collaboration project ideas through a school visit, exploring the mix of old and new of Taichung

 

Integrating Global Competence and Sustainable Development Goals

 

Through the Taiwan-California Classroom Connect program, we embarked on an intercultural journey, collaborating with Blue Lake Union Elementary students from Humboldt County throughout the 2022-2023 school year. This initiative not only showcased Taiwan's captivating beauty but also deepened our understanding of each other's cultures.

Four Video Conferencing Exchange Sessions with Azuchi Junior High School, Japan

We concluded this semester's International Cultural Exchange (ICE) program on a high note with a series of four video conferencing sessions and a fun-filled milkshake party.

Taiwan-California Classroom Connect Part Three: Taiwan's Indigenous People

Explore the rich cultural heritage of Taiwan's indigenous people through their fascinating traditions, vibrant attire, mouthwatering cuisine, and spirited festivals.

Taiwan-California Classroom Connect Part Two: Teddy Bear Project

 

Cultural exchange and international collaboration offer valuable opportunities for students to broaden their perspectives and forge meaningful connections. At KMJH, we are proud participants in the Taiwan-California Classroom Connect (TCCC), an MOE-funded project that promotes global partnerships. An exciting aspect of our collaboration is the Teddy bear exchange program, featuring our beloved school mascot, Kuang-Ming Little Bear.

The Very Last Exchange with Mushashi, Tokyo

What did Taiwan and Japan share in common? What topics can they talk about and learn from each other in simple English? It was my honor to work with Toshi in his last few days at Musashi.

Teaching English Through English Made Easy

Feeling intimidated and horrified about the upcoming demonstration class with TETE? No worries. With some ready-made activity ideas, visual aids, and activity scripts, along with the demo videos, you’ll be good to go in no time.

Lesson Planning: When X Meets English

How to do a successful bilingual demonstration class

Let's plan a cross-curricular class that incorporates English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) or bilingual teaching step by step:

 

1. When English Meets X: What is X? The more practical or contextual it is, the easier it will be to create a clear lesson plan.

Taiwan-California Classroom Connect Part One: Bubble Milk Tea

With the MOE's Oversa Sister Schools Alliance Project, KMJH is working with Blue Lake Union Elementary, California, on a series of virtual exchanges of slides and videos for self-introduction, school life, and bubble milk tea on Canva (教育部國中小學校與國外姊妹校互惠機制計畫).