The Center for Teaching and Learning Development under the Office of Academic Affairs at National Chung Cheng University (CCU) held the “Outstanding Course Recognition and Teaching Exchange Forum for the First Semester of Academic Year 2025–2026” on June 11. The event recognized faculty members and courses for outstanding teaching performance. A total of 109 instructors and 126 courses were honored; Dean of Academic Affairs Tsuey-Ping Lee and Director of the Language Center Wen-Chun Chen presented certificates of appreciation. In addition to recognizing excellence in course design and teaching practice, the event featured teaching experience sharing and professional exchanges, fostering dialogue and the transmission of teaching experiences among faculty members. The forum also reflected the University’s ongoing commitment to enhancing teaching quality and student learning outcomes.

During the semester, CCU offered 1,720 regular courses and 282 English-Medium Instruction (EMI) courses. Based on student teaching evaluation results and established selection criteria, 73 Outstanding Courses and 53 Outstanding EMI Courses were selected, recognizing a total of 126 courses and 109 instructors. Student evaluations served as an important channel for understanding students’ learning experiences and course feedback, while providing valuable references for the University’s continuous efforts to improve teaching quality.

Among the Outstanding Courses, three special award categories were established: Best Content-Rich Course, Best Teaching Method Course, and Best Learning Outcome Course, with three courses selected in each category. EMI courses were evaluated based on indicators such as average evaluation scores, questionnaire response rates, and course enrollment, resulting in awards for Best EMI Course in Teaching Quality, Best EMI Course in Student-Faculty Interaction, and Most Popular EMI Course. Through these diverse award categories, the University recognized faculty members’ contributions in course content development, instructional methods, learning facilitation, and classroom interaction.

In her remarks, Dean Tsuey-Ping Lee noted that university faculty members undertook multiple responsibilities in teaching, research, and service, while teaching remained their most fundamental mission. She emphasized that the recognition program not only acknowledged faculty members’ dedication to teaching but also helped foster a campus culture that values teaching excellence, encouraging instructors to continuously refine their teaching practices and support student growth.

Director Wen-Chun Chen of the Language Center stated that the Center would continue to promote EMI-related support and incentive programs, encouraging faculty members to engage in bilingual education development and further strengthening the University’s EMI learning environment. These efforts aimed to help students build stronger connections between disciplinary learning and the practical application of English.

The teaching experience sharing session featured Associate Professor Ching Hung from the Bachelor Program in Interdisciplinary Studies and Professor Chia-Ling Chao from the Department of Accounting and Information Technology. Associate Professor Hung focused on cultivating students’ independent thinking and resilience. Through pre-class reading assignments, guided presentations, questioning and discussion, and group interaction, he encouraged students to engage in active thinking and in-depth dialogue while fostering a classroom atmosphere centered on collaborative exploration and learning. Professor Chao shared her experience in EMI course design, highlighting interactive teaching approaches, contextualized learning, and progressive professional English training. Her teaching strategies helped students strengthen both disciplinary knowledge and English communication skills while demonstrating the diverse possibilities of English-medium instruction.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Development stated that it would continue to promote teaching innovation and course enhancement through a variety of support programs and professional exchange activities. By fostering a high-quality teaching and learning environment, the University sought to support students’ continued growth in disciplinary knowledge, interdisciplinary competence, and international communication skills.

The full list of awarded faculty members and recognized courses is available on the Office of Academic Affairs website: https://oaa.ccu.edu.tw/p/404-1004-6589.php?Lang=zh-tw