臺師大Dr. Graham's Office Hours

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臺師大Dr. Graham's Office Hours

Dr. Keith M. Graham is an assistant professor in the School of Teacher Education at National Taiwan Normal University. In this podcast, he shares his thoughts on the Taiwanese education system.

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    114-1 Ep. 8 Why does Dr. Graham adopt a non-traditional grading system in his courses?

    In this episode, Dr. Graham talks about why he adopts the non-traditional grading system specifications grading in his bilingual teacher education classes at National Taiwan Normal University.

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    114-1 Ep. 7 FAQ: How are translanguaging and language scaffolding different on the BTOPTS?

    In this episode, Dr. Graham discusses a frequently asked question: what is the difference between translanguaging and language scaffolding on the Bilingual Teaching Observation Protocol for Bilingual Schools (BTOPTS; https://doi.org/10.6084/m9.figshare.28269905)

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    114-1 Ep. 6 Points and Motivation in Taiwanese Bilingual Education

    In this episode, Dr. Graham and Selina discuss whether teachers should give extra points to students for using English in the bilingual class.

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    114-1 Ep. 5 What level of English do college students need for EMI courses?

    In this episode, Dr. Graham discusses the English level needed to take an EMI university course in Taiwan and tips for students who might be struggling.

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    114-1 Ep. 4 Should Bilingual Teachers Use Mix Chinese & English in a Sentence?

    In this episode, Selina and Dr. Graham discuss the place of 晶晶體 (language mixing) in the Taiwanese bilingual classroom.

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    114-1 Ep. 3 Languages in Taiwanese Education: A Conversation with Dr. Sin-Yi Chang

    In this episode, Dr. Keith Graham talks with Dr. Sin-Yi Chang from National Taiwan University about the positioning of languages in Taiwanese bilingual education.

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    114-1 Ep. 2 Should bilingual teachers do all-English exams?

    In this episode, Selina shares a story with Dr. Graham about her cousin's final exam in a bilingual health class in Taipei City.

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    114-1 Ep. 1 Explaining to Students Why We Do Bilingual Education

    In this episode, Dr. Graham discusses the importance of using English in an authentic way and preparing students for an unknown future.

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    113-2 Ep. 7 Taiwan’s New Direction for K-12 Bilingual Education: The Bilingual Immersive Campus Program

    In this episode, Dr. Keith Graham introduces the Bilingual Immersive Campus Program, the new phase in Taiwan's bilingual education strategy beginning in 2025.

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    113-2 Ep. 6: Will bilingual education in Taiwan be canceled? [2025-2026 Academic Year]

    Dr. Keith M. Graham answers the question: Will bilingual education in primary and secondary schools in Taiwan be canceled for the 2025-2026 Academic School Year?

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    113-2 Ep. 5 Convincing Teachers to Try Bilingual Education

    In this episode, Dr. Graham discusses ways current bilingual teachers and school administrators can convince other teachers in their schools to try bilingual education.

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    113-2 Ep. 4 Facilitating Differentiated Questioning in a Taiwanese Bilingual Classroom

    In this episode, Dr. Keith M. Graham discusses how one of his students facilitated differentiated questioning during her microteaching demonstration in his Teaching Practicum: Bilingual Education course at National Taiwan Normal University.

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    113-2 Ep. 3 Believe Taiwan is Already Bilingual

    In this episode, Dr. Keith M. Graham discusses how Taiwan is already bilingual, yet many Taiwanese don't see themselves this way.

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    113-2 Ep. 2 The Future Multilingual Taiwanese University

    In this episode, Dr. Graham discusses NTNU's development as a pioneer in Taiwanese bilingual higher education.

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    113-2 Ep. 1 Say "Bilingual"

    When we talk about bilingual education, we have to say bilingual.

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    Starting a New Podcast

    In 2025, I am expanding hours from my YouTube Channel to a podcast. I look forward to having you join me for more commentary on Taiwanese bilingual education and the education system as a whole.

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Dr. Keith M. Graham is an assistant professor in the School of Teacher Education at National Taiwan Normal University. In this podcast, he shares his thoughts on the Taiwanese education system.

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