臺中教育大學ESL Program之成立發想,主要是希望讓孩子們在無壓力、快樂又自然的英文語境中學習,並提供孩子「安全」、「不用舟車勞頓」、「家長比較負擔得起」的美語環境。在課程設計上,亦經與外師們反覆討論後設定,期能達到「五育」並重,不單著重智力發展,同時注重其他重要的生活能力與態度。本中心聘任的每一位老師,都經過層層把關、絕不馬虎。本中心也特別請求老師們「用心」、以沉浸式、美式教學模式(指重多元性、重思考、重創意、培養學生負責任、獨立等)來教導學生。
We believe the happiest children are well-rounded, so we help our students to succeed mentally, physically and socially. As our students are increasing in intelligence, they are also developing fine-motor skills, expanding their creativity, and learning other skills appropriate to their level of development. Thus, our ESL program provides several fundamental courses (e.g., phonics/spelling/vocabulary, listening/speaking, & reading/writing/LA) as well as other supplementary courses (e.g., arts, PE, science, music, theater/presentation, monthly-theme activities/projects).