1.      Activity focus and purpose :

In order to continue developing the teaching observation activities of Peer Observation of Teaching (POT), a mechanism is administered for teachers to learn and advance by means of teaching peer observation, and POT is practiced to establish a process mechanism of teaching observation. The observers are provided with the opportunity of direct peer classroom observation wherein they, as learners, grasp the operation of along with merits and demerits of different teaching methods, and give themselves the chance of reflection on their own courses. The observed are, on the other hand, offered the objective information to realize their actual teaching situations and problems.

2.      Activity features and implementation :

(1)       Course introduction:

This course Application of Biotechnology in Research (EMI) is a required course for first-year foreign students in the Ph.D. program of the Graduate Institute of Medicine. It is taught in English to introduce the latest technologies of biotechnology and research platforms, and to understand their applications to basic/clinical research in various fields.

(2)       Course feature:

   The topic of the course was Navigation of Web Resources for Biomedical Researches, which

a.         introduced the basic concepts and techniques of Internet search;

b.         introduced commonly used Internet resources and uses in the biomedical field;

c.         guided students to collect information based on personal research interests; and

d.         guided students to evaluate the quality and future application of information.

(3)       Instructions to the observing teachers:

a.          This was originally a compulsory course for foreign students in the Ph.D. program of the Graduate Institute of Medicine, but this year one local student took it as an elective. Hence, there were two students in total.

b.         In addition to lecturing, Professor A-Mei Huang also conducted practical web searches on site, explained the content and possible applications simultaneously, and provided students with opportunities for practice.

c.          It was hoped that the learning effectiveness could be improved through discussions and interactions between teachers and students.

d.         Professor A-Mei Huang hoped that the teachers observing the class would provide suggestions so that her future courses could better help students.

(4)       Satisfaction survey: 94%

3.      Activity Highlights

Figure 1: Introduction

Figure 2: Lecture

Figure 3: POT

Figure 4: Discussion