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Professional Development Professional Development for Chinese Language for Chinese Language
Teachers In New EnglandTeachers In New England
Wanli Hu Ph.D.
The University of Massachusetts Confucius Institute
May 1, 2009
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•A New Frontier
• Less commonly taught language
- a critical language
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Professional Development Organizations
AgendaAgenda
UMass Confucius Institute/UMB China Program Center
New England Chinese Language Teachers Network Conference
STARTALK Chinese language teachers summer institutes
New England World Language Department Chairs’ Seminar
Master’s in Applied Linguistics
Conclusion
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– UMass Confucius Institute/UMB China Program Center
– CLASS (Chinese Language Association of
Secondary- Elementary Schools)
– Primary Source
Professional Development Organizations
in New England
STARTALKMaster’s degreeTeacher’s NetworkDepartment ChairOrganizations Conclusion
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• Institutional Management
• No membership• No hierarchical administration
• Program-oriented
• Collaboration– Umass – CLASS– Primary Source
The Advantages of Professional Development
Organizations
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• Annual
• 2003-present)- more than 200 administrators
• Link: teachers & administrators
New England World Language Department Chairs’ Seminar
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Professional
Development
UMass Confucius Institute/UMB China Program Center
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Example 1: New England World Language Department Chairs’ SeminarApr. 8, 2009
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• Update on Teaching Chinese Language and Culture in K-12 Schools:
• Panel Presentation on Chinese Language Programs: Accomplishments and Challenges – Boston Public Schools– Cambridge Public Schools– Brookline Public Schools– Winsor School– Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School
• Establish Network
• Lecture: China’s Historical and Cultural Legacy
Example 1: New England World Language Department Chairs’ SeminarApr. 8, 2009
STARTALKMaster’s degreeTeacher’s NetworkDepartment ChairOrganizations Conclusion
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New England Chinese Language Teachers Network Conference
• Annual
• 2003-present)- more than 200 administrators
• Link: teachers & administrators
New England World Language Department Chairs’ Seminar
• Biannual
• 2001-present, more than 500 teachers
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Professional
Development
UMass Confucius Institute/UMB China Program Center
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Example 1: New England Chinese Language Teachers Example 1: New England Chinese Language Teachers Network Conference, November 11, 2008Network Conference, November 11, 2008
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• Introduction and summary of the Second National Chinese Conference (April 30-May 2, 2009)
• Introduction of 2009 Summer Programs
• Lecture: The Contemporary Significance of Confucianism
• Panel: Design and Exemplary Thematic Units
• Panel Discussion: Textbook Materials Made Meaningful
• Workshop: Wisdom from the Book of Changes, and How to Improve
Students’ Academic Performance in Learning Chinese
Example 2: New England Chinese Language Teachers Network Conference, May 9, 2009
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New England Chinese Language Teachers Network Conference
• Annual
• 2003-present)- more than 200 administrators
• Link: teachers & administrators
New England World Language Department Chairs’ Seminar
Master’s in Applied Linguistics
• Biannual
• 2001-present, more than 500 teachers
• Teachers are well prepared to teach and conduct research
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Professional
Development
UMass Confucius Institute/UMB China Program Center
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Master’s in Applied Linguistics with a concentration in Foreign Language Pedagogy (Chinese)
A total of 15 students who are enrolled in the program will receive scholarships in the form of tuition waivers from Hanban
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New England Chinese Language Teachers Network Conference
• Annual
• 2003-present)- more than 200 administrators
• Link: teachers & administrators
STARTALK Chinese language teachers summer institutes
New England World Language Department Chairs’ Seminar
Master’s in Applied Linguistics
• Biannual
• 2001-present, more than 500 teachers
• Teachers are well prepared to teach and conduct research
• Curriculum and lesson plan
• Teaching resources
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Professional
Development
UMass Confucius Institute/UMB China Program Center
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STARTALK Chinese language teachers summer institutes
Highlights of Chinese Civilization(June 28-July 3 & Oct. 10)
• Day 1Exploring the Roots of Chinese Civilization through Geography
• Day 2Chinese Philosophies/Great Teachings
• Day 3 China’s Inventions & Discoveries & their Contributions to the
World • Day 4
How to Understand Chinese History from 1840-1949• Day 5
China’s Rise and Its Impact on the World • Follow up day
Curriculum Sharing
• 3 graduate credits from Applied Linguistics Department, UMB
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Day I. Using Geography to Explore the Roots of Chinese CivilizationDay I. Using Geography to Explore the Roots of Chinese Civilization
• Focus: Exploring China’s geographic characteristics and examining how these
features affected the emergence and development of Chinese civilization.
• Key question: How is Chinese civilization affected by China’s geographic conditions?
• Comparison:Chinese civilization vs. American civilization from a geographic perspective
• Lecture & discussion: Heaven, Earth, Humanity: interaction between physical environments and
human landscapes
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STARTALK Chinese language teachers summer institutes
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Day I. Using Geography to Explore the Roots of Chinese CivilizationDay I. Using Geography to Explore the Roots of Chinese Civilization
Workshops
• Making Big Maps of China – Topographic Map– China’s Climate– Agriculture Map – China’s Population Today
• A Comparison between China and the U.S.
– Size– Arable land– Oceans– Neighbors – Population
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STARTALK Chinese language teachers summer institutes
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Teacher’s recommendation
Chinese culture/language
Creating a community
Sharing teaching experiences
Exchanging teaching materials
Technology integration
STARTALK curriculum template
The National standards
Foreign language acquisition
American classroom management
Conclusion
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Q & AQ & A
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