CREATE：An Innovative Approach Forging Multiple Pathways to Success in the Tertiary ESP Class

Acknowledgements

Introduction
Background of the Study
Background of the Course Reform
Purpose of the Study

Theoretical Frameworks of the Course
Learning by Doing
Task-Based Language Teaching (TBLT)
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
Intercultural Communication Competence (ICC)

Course Content and Classroom Practice
Course Setting
Teaching Model (CREATE)
Instructional Design

Research Methodology
Quantitative Methods
Qualitative Method
Research Design

Results
English Learning
Content Knowledge and Skills
Instructional Sensitivity (IS)
Students’ Perceptions of and Attitudes toward the Instructional Design

nnovation and Contributions
Innovation
Contributions and Applicability

Conclusion
References
Appendix A. Reform Timeline
Appendix B. Survey (English Translation)
Appendix C. Interview Questions (English Translation)
 

Acknowledgements  致謝詞

　　僅將此書獻給我的家人們，尤其是我的父母，黃京笙先生和呂慶珊女士。沒有他們無私的愛、付出、栽培、與支持，就不會有現在的我，也不會有這本書的出版。對於慶瑗與慶玲阿姨給我的鼓勵與照顧，心懷感恩。特以此書來榮耀上帝，將此榮耀歸與神！也感謝在天上的奶奶、姥姥、慶蘭阿姨。

　　This book reflects and represents my dedication, enthusiasm, and hard work while recording my journey as an assistant professor. I would like to dedicate this work to my wonderful family, particularly my loving parents. Without their unconditional love, encouragement, and support, I would not have been me, and I would not have accomplished this work. I cannot thank God enough for them. I am extremely grateful to God for His love, guidance, and blessings. Without Him, this journey would not have been possible. I would like to thank my sister, Sky, for proofreading my Chinese abstract, and my brother, Kenneth, for comforting me. I am beyond grateful to my family, including my aunts and late grandmothers and aunt, for their love and faith in me. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my friends, Elaine Manky Li, Jamie Ng, and Archangela Girlanny Putri Tjendera, for being there for me, proofreading the drafts, and creating illustrations for this book. Finally, I would like to thank all my friends, colleagues and students for their kindness and support during this process.