10/04/2026
📌PLC專業學習社群 | 苗栗公開示範課 (撰文：EERC英語教學顧問Yusuf Khota)📌
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身為苗栗英語資源中心的教學顧問，我在苗栗國中觀摩並協助了一堂由 Sarah Mae Albuñan 老師進行的示範課程。她所示範的是九年級課程〈The Ordering Machine — Pros and Cons〉，內容充滿活力且自然融入詞彙教學、批判思考與學生的課堂表達。雖然她是第一次與19 位學生見面，但她迅速建立良好關係，並讓學生從一開始就積極參與。
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她將教學工具運用得非常出色，透過多元活動有效強化語言能力並促進高層次思考。她以清楚的指令、穩定的語速與溫暖的鼓勵，營造出支持性的學習環境，讓較文靜、內向的學生也能敞開心胸。
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這場研習的影響遠超越課程本身，18 位觀課教師都學到了可立即應用的實務策略，包括 TPR 技巧、教師引導與學生自主的平衡，以及如何結合 21 世紀的技能來精進教學。他們更親眼見證充滿熱情並以學生為中心的教學方式，將有效提升學生的自信心與積極度，凸顯公開觀課與教學分享的價值。
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教室中的氛圍更是別具意義，臺灣本地教師與外籍英語教師並肩而坐，一同觀課、反思與成長，完整體現了我們在苗栗持續推動的專業協作文化。
📌Professional Learning Community | Miaoli Demo Lesson📌
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As the English Teacher Advisor for Miaoli, I observed and facilitated a demo lesson by Sarah Mae Albuñan at Miaoli Junior High School. Sarah delivered a dynamic Grade 9 lesson on “The Ordering Machine — Pros and Cons,” seamlessly integrating vocabulary, critical thinking, and student presentations. Despite meeting the 19 students for the first time, she quickly built strong rapport. Her engaging approach ensured every student was actively participating from the very beginning.
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Her teaching toolkit effectively combined engaging activities to reinforce language skills and promote higher-order thinking. With clear instructions, strong voice control, and warm encouragement, she created a supportive environment where all students, including quieter ones, felt confident to participate.
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The session’s impact extended beyond the classroom, equipping 18 observers with practical strategies they could immediately apply, from TPR techniques to balancing guidance with student autonomy and integrating 21st-century skills. More importantly, they gained firsthand evidence of how an energetic, student-centered approach can boost participation and confidence, highlighting the value of sharing classroom practice.
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What made this day especially meaningful was the spirit in the room. Local Taiwanese teachers and Foreign English Teachers sat side by side, observing, reflecting, and growing together — exactly the kind of collaborative professional culture we are building across Miaoli.
