hu professional developmentfor chinese language teachers in new england
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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
•A New Frontier
• Less commonly taught language
- a critical language
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
– 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
• Institutional Management
• No membership• No hierarchical administration
• Program-oriented
• Collaboration– Umass – CLASS– Primary Source
The Advantages of Professional Development
Organizations
STARTALKMaster’s degreeTeacher’s NetworkDepartment ChairOrganizations Conclusion
• 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
Example 1: New England World Language Department Chairs’ SeminarApr. 8, 2009
STARTALKMaster’s degreeTeacher’s NetworkDepartment ChairOrganizations Conclusion
• 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
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
Example 1: New England Chinese Language Teachers Example 1: New England Chinese Language Teachers Network Conference, November 11, 2008Network Conference, November 11, 2008
STARTALKMaster’s degreeTeacher’s NetworkDepartment ChairOrganizations Conclusion
• 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
STARTALKMaster’s degreeTeacher’s NetworkDepartment ChairOrganizations Conclusion
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
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
STARTALKMaster’s degreeTeacher’s NetworkDepartment ChairOrganizations Conclusion
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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Development
UMass Confucius Institute/UMB China Program Center
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
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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STARTALKMaster’s degreeTeacher’s NetworkDepartment ChairOrganizations Conclusion
STARTALK Chinese language teachers summer institutes
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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Thank You!Thank You!
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