«English as a Teaching Medium for Academics» (EMI for Academics)

The second group of teachers has successfully completed the course «English as a Teaching Medium for Academics» (EMI for Academics), which is conducted within the framework of cooperation between Zaporizhzhia Polytechnic National University and Cardiff University.

We expect the course participants to implement the acquired knowledge and skills into the educational process.

We thank Cardiff University for supporting our university and developing the potential of our teachers!

In the reviews you can learn more about the course structure and the general impressions of the participants after the intensive training:

What did you like most about the course?

Yuliia Sokolova, Marketing and Logistics Department
New methods and techniques of teaching, opportunity to communicate within the English speaking community

Kutidze Lyudmyla, Management Department
I liked the structure of the classes, which included lecture material, discussion of issues with the teacher, discussions in groups. The speech of the lecturer is very understandable for Ukrainian listeners, the organization of work with listeners is smooth.

Daria Tkach, Department of Materials Science
As it turned out, the problems of teachers and students in the process of distance learning are very similar in both Britain and Ukraine. That is why this course was not just for us to learn something new, but also to exchange views and experiences with each other about the specifics of each teacher’s approach. I think in the process, everyone found something new for themselves and will use it in the future not only for teaching foreign students, but also for students studying in their native language

Which topic(s) in the course did you find most useful?

Dmytro Pavlenko, Department of Aircraft Engine Technology
In my personal perspective, the course’s most captivating subject was the exploration of international group collaboration, both in face-to-face and remote settings. I have already begun implementing several valuable tips shared by the lecturer and my peers throughout this semester. I firmly believe that the acquired skills will prove invaluable in my future endeavors.

Pavlo Tryshyn, Mechanical Engineering Department
I enjoyed the lecture on online student engagement and EMI online lecture management. I will implement these recommendations in my practice. This will give me the opportunity to better prepare the lesson material.

Tetiana Bugrova, Department of Radioengineering & Telecommunications
Lecturing styles, EMI&Globalisation, Kinds of Questions, Online Learner Engagement, Emotions

Roman Sukhonos, Department of Internal Combustion Engines
I consider the most useful topics the following: lecture management and student involvement into the learning. I will use some methods in my lectures, in particular, more questions of various types.

Oksana Sorina, Management Department
The most interesting topic for me was the «Learning Community». It really made me think about the structure, principles and practices of an interactive learning community.

Anna Ben, Metal Forming Department
I think the topics Online Learner Engagement and Managing the Online EMI Lecture and Emotions and Learning in Higher Education.
In my classes, I will use methods of interaction between students, their work in groups and discussions. I will try the proposed methods of engaging an online student. I will pay attention to emotions in education.

Iryna Teslenok, Management Department
I think the topics «Making your Lecture Clear to Learners» and «Teacher Talk Time» are actual and helpful right now. Online learning requires a new approach to organizing and conducting the learning process. New knowledge will help me make my lectures more understandable and interesting for students.

Olena Nazarova, Department of Electric Drive and Commercial Plant Automation
Each topic had interesting components for me. The most relevant, in my opinion, are topics about different types of questions that will increase the activity and involvement of students in the educational process, as well as about different interactive methods when conducting online classes.

Olena Gubar, Department of Economic Theory and Entrepreneurship
I gained new experience of conducting classes with foreign language students. I received useful skills, how to diversify the lecture, how to build a convenient plan of the lecture, how to consider various conditions, take into account the different level of language skills, the psychological state of students, mental characteristics of the nation.

What would you recommend to the following cohorts of the participants of the EMI for Academics course?

Pavlo Tryshyn, Mechanical Engineering Department
I would recommend that the following groups not be ashamed of their English level and actively respond in class.

Olena Nazarova, Department of Electric Drive and Commercial Plant Automation
This course is relevant for all teachers who want to improve the level of their pedagogical skills, it is very useful when preparing classes in English for foreign students. To get maximum effectiveness from the course, try to actively express your opinion in English.

Daria Tkach, Department of Materials Science
It is necessary to actively participate in discussions, as the ideas that come during the discussion can often be used to improve the effectiveness of teaching

Dmytro Pavlenko, Department of Aircraft Engine Technology
Engaging in discussions within subgroups in English would be highly beneficial and serve as an excellent opportunity for language practice.

Olena Gubar, Department of Economic Theory and Entrepreneurship
Don’t be silent! Always answer and talk! Be sure to take notes with important thoughts, ideas, and tips from your teacher.