03/09/2026
ETF新學年集訓：深化教學與文化交流
學術交流基金會(Fulbright Taiwan)熱烈歡迎英語協同教學人員(ETF)， 於8月底辦理全臺英語協同教學人員(ETF)聯合集訓。這些在臺超過一年的獲獎學人，多在公立國中小學服務。2026年學術交流基金會「高校(中)國際素養培育計畫」(International Education Mentorship-IEM) 擴增員額至6人於臺北、臺中服務；「辯論指導教練獎學金」(Debate Coaches/Trainers)增額至4人於全臺各縣市10所高中服務；「偏鄉雙語創新學校計畫」(Remote Boarding Initiatives-RBI)，主要服務台灣偏鄉教育。
學術交流基金會邀請美國在台協會公共外交官 Ms. Kaveri Advani 向學人分享派駐經驗，以及美國公民在臺生活期間應注意的相關法律規範。今年亦邀請 Talent Taiwan 的 Mr. Bradley Orr 分享其協助外國人在臺工作與生活的實務經驗。此外，財團法人語言訓練測驗中心的張恆睿英語研究員和Mr. Simon Pereira分享如何運用評量資源轉化為學習機會。
集訓期間，心理健康顧問也帶領心理健康與跨文化調適課程，透過交流與討論，鼓勵學人分享自身經驗與適應歷程。學人互動環節則特別安排「台灣文化分享影片」錄製，透過訪談，引導學人分享在臺生活的觀察與感受，說出屬於自己的台灣故事。
在聯合集訓的第二天，學人分成四個小組，並由20位專業英語教學顧問帶領。透過自我反思與小組討論，學人深入探討在教學現場所遇到的挑戰，交流可能的解決方式，並分享彼此的教學經驗與實務心得。
此次聯合集訓結合專業成長、文化交流與團隊建立，協助學人在新學年開始之際，帶著新的想法與滿滿的能量回到各自的學校，迎接新一學年的教學工作。
Empowering Educators: Highlights from the 2026 Fulbright Taiwan ETF Orientation
The Foundation for Scholarly Exchange (Fulbright Taiwan) warmly welcomed English Teaching Flagship Program (ETFs) by hosting this joint orientation in late August. Most of these grantees, who have lived in Taiwan for over a year, serve in public elementary and junior high schools. In 2026, the International Education Mentorship (IEM) initiative expanded its team to 6 fellows serving in Taipei and Taichung; the Debate Coaches/Trainers fellowship grew to 4 coaches serving 10 high schools across various counties and cities; and the Remote Boarding Initiatives (RBI) primarily support education in rural Taiwan.
The Foundation invited Ms. Kaveri Advani, Public Diplomacy Officer at the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), to share her diplomatic experiences and key legal guidelines for U.S. citizens living in Taiwan. Mr. Bradley Orr from Talent Taiwan was also invited to share practical insights on supporting expatriates with work and life in Taiwan. Additionally, Mr. Heng-Ray Chang, English Language Researcher, and Mr. Simon Pereira from the Language Training & Testing Center (LTTC) presented on utilizing assessment resources as learning opportunities.
During the orientation, a mental health consultant led sessions on wellness and cross-cultural adjustment, encouraging grantees to share their personal adaptation journeys through open discussion. For grantee engagement, a special segment was arranged for filming "Taiwan Cultural Sharing Videos," guiding grantees through interviews to share their personal observations, feelings, and unique stories about living in Taiwan.
On the second day, grantees were divided into four groups facilitated by 20 professional English Language Teaching Advisors. Through self-reflection and group discussions, grantees thoroughly examined classroom challenges, exchanged potential solutions, and shared teaching insights and practical experiences.
Combining professional development, cultural exchange, and team building, this joint orientation empowered grantees to return to their respective schools with fresh ideas and renewed energy for the upcoming academic year.
