On November 25, 2024, the EMI Teaching Promotion Office of Asia University’s College of Management hosted a professional workshop titled “Principles in Practice: Optimising Teacher Observations in Higher Education” in M405. The session was led by Fiona Wiebusch, Co-Founder and Director of Teacher Development at The Queensland Institute, who shared her expertise on effective teacher observation techniques in bilingual education settings.
Drawing on her extensive experience, Fiona guided participants through key principles of observation, offering practical strategies such as setting clear goals and providing constructive feedback. Using case studies from Vietnam and Australia, she demonstrated how observation programs can enhance teaching practices and student outcomes, fostering lively discussion and interaction throughout the session.
The workshop concluded with Fiona presenting a commemorative gift to thank Asia University for the opportunity to share her insights, while wishing participants continued success in advancing bilingual education. The event was a resounding success, leaving attendees inspired and equipped with valuable tools for future practice.
The attending faculty members took a group photo with Dean Ming-Hui Chen of the College of Management (front row, second from the left) and the speaker Fiona Wiebusch (front row, third from the left).
