The Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence, Walailak University, organized the training course “Best Practices for EMI: Translanguaging and Flipped Classroom” on October 7, 2026, from 1:30–4:00 p.m. at the Innovation Hub, Technology and Innovation Development Laboratory Building, Walailak University. The training was conducted in a small-group format, with five lecturers participating. It aimed to enhance lecturers’ knowledge, understanding, and skills in teaching and learning through English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI).

The training featured Associate Professor Dr. Surin Maisikrod, SFHEA, Vice President for Educational Development and Corporate Communications, as the resource person. He shared knowledge and practical experiences on the importance of EMI in enhancing educational quality and promoting academic excellence in accordance with international standards. The training also focused on approaches to applying Translanguaging and Flipped Classroom strategies to help students better understand academic content, actively engage in learning, and use English with greater confidence.

The training was conducted in a friendly and supportive atmosphere that encouraged close interaction and learning. Participants actively engaged in discussions and exchanged ideas, while receiving continuous guidance and feedback from the resource person. This enabled them to clearly connect the concepts presented during the training with their actual teaching contexts.

Participants gained knowledge, practical concepts, and approaches that can be applied to designing learning activities for EMI classrooms. These included the appropriate integration of Thai and English, together with the use of Flipped Classroom approaches, to enhance students’ understanding of course content, engagement in learning, and learning outcomes.

The training reflects the Center for Learning and Teaching Excellence’s commitment to enhancing lecturers’ capacity in teaching and learning through English as a Medium of Instruction and supporting the continuous improvement of educational quality at Walailak University toward international standards.