| 英文摘要 |
This study investigates the design and learning effectiveness of English-Medium Instruction (EMI) in Taiwan’s vocational hairdressing education. Participants included 19 first-year students majoring in Beauty and Hair Design at a university of technology in southern Taiwan. The course“Haircutting Terminology in EMI”adopted English as the main instructional language, supported by bilingual scaffolding and multimodal teaching strategies. Using pre- and post-tests, including questionnaires and English terminology assessments, the study examined changes in students’professional English proficiency, learning attitudes, and course satisfaction. Results indicated significant improvement in students’use of technical English terms, reading comprehension, and writing ability, as well as increased acceptance of and willingness to continue EMI learning. These findings support the applicability of Integrated Content and Language Learning (ICLL) and Social Constructivist Learning Theory in vocational contexts. The study concludes that EMI can effectively enhance students’professional English competence and learning confidence. It recommends incorporating differentiated language support, multimodal course design, and professional learning communities to ensure the sustainable development of EMI in vocational education. |