EMI (English as a Medium of Instruction) Intensive Course

  • Bloque temático: Docencia en otras lenguas y habilidades de comunicación
  • Asignatura TEMDU: Metodologías activas

Sobre este curso

This practical training course is designed for university teachers who teach or intend to teach academic content in English. 300 participants have successfully undertaken the course so far. In order to follow the course and fully participate in the activities an English level of C1 (CEFR) is recommended.

 

Objetivos del curso

  • Improving English language skills for EMI.
  • Adapting pedagogical practice for EMI.
  • Improving teacher confidence through collaboration, reflection, and practice.

Contenidos del curso

1. Principles of EMI

  • Challenges of EMI and how to address them
  • The interactive classroom
  • Microteaching rationale
  • Lesson planning
  • Peer observation

2. Language tools

  • Presenting information
  • Setting up group activities
  • Providing feedback
  • Using visuals
  • Questions & responses
  • Responding to writing
  • Presentation styles

3. Microteaching

  • Peer and trainer feedback
  • Reflecting on practice

Sesiones

30/06/2025 de 12:00 a 14:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

30/06/2025 de 15:00 a 17:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

01/07/2025 de 12:00 a 14:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

01/07/2025 de 15:00 a 17:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

02/07/2025 de 12:00 a 14:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

02/07/2025 de 15:00 a 17:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

03/07/2025 de 12:00 a 14:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

03/07/2025 de 15:00 a 17:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

07/07/2025 de 15:00 a 18:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

08/07/2025 de 15:00 a 18:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

09/07/2025 de 15:00 a 18:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

10/07/2025 de 15:00 a 18:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

11/07/2025 de 15:00 a 18:00 en Aula B5, Servicio de idiomas

Competencias que adquirirás

Participants will learn to:

  • reflect on and address the theoretical principles and methodological challenges of EMI in a university context.
  • address the language demands of EMI.
  • discuss, practice, reflect on, and give and receive feedback from peers and the trainer.
  • identify their strengths and areas to improve.

Ponentes

Nathalie Michaud

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Alexander James Hope

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Matthew Banks Berry

Universidad Autónoma de Madrid

Metodología Docente

The course includes both theoretical and practical aspects but, overall, the emphasis is on putting EMI teaching and language strategies into practice.

Evaluación

  • Participants will be given feedback on the lesson plan for the microteaching session.
  • Particpants will receive both trainer and peer feedback on the microteaching itself.
  • Participants will have to submit a Reflective Teaching Plan (RTP).

Más información

Macaro, E et al (2018) State-of-the-Art Article: A systematic review of English medium instruction in higher education. Lang. Teach. (2018), 51.1, 36–76.

Race, P (2020) The Lecturer’s Toolkit: 5th Edition, London: Routledge.

Wächter B. & F. Maiworm (2014) English-Taught Programmes in European Higher Education. The State of Play in 2014. Bonn: Lemmens.

This intensive course was previously offered as part of the Plan DOing programme. In order to follow the course and fully participate in the activities, an English level of C1 (CEFR) is strongly recommended. 

La asistencia presencial de al menos un 80% del curso es un requisito imprescindible para la obtención del certificado del curso, independientemente del motivo que lo provoque, ya sea justificado o injustificado. El control de presencia será realizado por parte del equipo docente del curso.

The course will be divided into 3 parts:

  • Week 1: methodology and preparation for microteaching + language input
  • Week 2: microteaching

  • Participants will be required to read a number of short texts regarding methodology. 
  • Participants will have to prepare and give a 20-minute microteaching lesson based on a detailed lesson plan.
  • Participants will be required to reflect on their experience of the course and complete a Reflective Teaching Plan (RTP).