August 30th, 2024, marked the beginning of the new school year for all schools in Changhua County. English education and bilingual education have played a vital role in the county, and this year, we welcomed even more foreign English teachers to our schools. On September 4th, a total of 51 foreign English teachers gathered for their monthly meeting at Minsheng Elementary School. The meeting was divided into morning and afternoon sessions, focusing on curriculum planning, teaching experiences and administrative updates.

During the morning session, several teachers shared their insights on teaching methods and classroom management. Julianne presented her co-teaching experiences, Dan discussed best practices in effective classroom management, and Gera introduced strategies to prepare for a successful school year. Updates on personal websites were also shared to improve communication and resource-sharing among teachers.

In the afternoon session, Ms. Jenny Lu, a Committee Member for the Ministry of Education’s Curriculum and Instruction Consulting Committee on Language Arts, led a workshop on creating learning materials for students from grades 1 to 9. Ms. Lu guided the teachers on how to develop resources that will help students in Changhua County describe local foods, scenic spots, and cultural elements in English. The materials aim to enhance students' abilities to engage in conversations about their local communities, promoting both language development and cultural pride.