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Der-lin ChaoHunter College
National Chinese ConferenceApril 23, 2010
How to train pre-service teachers to become effective certified teachers
How to train in-service teachers to become leaders in the field
How to train visiting teachers to adapt to American classrooms
How to make quality professional development accessible
NY State certification requirements NY State LOTE standards ACTFL teacher education standards CLASS standards for Chinese teachers National Foreign Language Learning
standards
One certification: teaching Chinese in 7-12 gradesExtensions certificate Chinese native language arts Chinese as a foreign language Chinese for heritage speakers Chinese in bilingual education Chinese in immersion programs Chinese in after school programs Chinese in online courses (BOCES)
Faculty in School of Arts and Sciences and Faculty in School of Education (Ex. Methods and Chinese pedagogy courses taught by Chinese faculty)
DOE State and City, School districts, School administrators, colleges and universities (Ex. STARTALK summer programs)
Exchange projects with institutions in China and Taiwan
Curriculum (36 credits in education, Chinese pedagogy, methods, and practicum)
Community teaching experience in after-school and other programs
Summer and year-round college teaching experience
Online teaching experience
Field observations at local schools Partnerships with local schools Teacher training courses taught by local
school teachers Student teaching at local schools Supervisions by retired local school teachers Cooperative teachers at local schools
Through the website and course management system:
Long-term and systematic digital data collection
Evidence-based training (observations, conferences, reflections, teaching videos, documentations, etc.)
Performance-based assessment in teaching
www.Chineseforall.org
Video center for teachers
2010 STARTALK Summer Teacher Training and Online Methods Course Project 6 graduate credits One-week seminar on SLA, lesson planning, and
differentiated instruction by Pat Lo and Michael Kastner
Three-weeks observations and student-teaching (one-on-one, small groups, and whole class)
Three-weeks online instruction using STARTALK teacher training videos
One-week workshop led by Dr. Helena Curtain On-going online follow-up discussions
Set high standards for preliminary screening Chinese and English proficiency Chinese literature and culture knowledge Commitment to public education Talented and creative Organized and open-minded
Course content addresses needs for native and non-native speaker trainees
Projects and assignments require native and non-native speaker trainees to work together.
Gain a NY State certificate in teaching – certification can be used in 36 states
Teach in private and public schools Teach in college/universities Earn a MA degree in Chinese Be ready to pursue a doctoral degree Be a successful teacher
Thank [email protected]
Conclusion:Conclusion:We need more qualified We need more qualified teachers to build more teachers to build more successful Chinese language successful Chinese language programs to enhance better programs to enhance better global education.global education.