Information on this page pertains to the project funded by the 2008 State Innovations grant from Longview Foundation.

Purpose: Develop a cadre of excellent teachers of Chinese from the local communities, as well as abroad

Timeframe: Spring through Fall, 2008

Description:

• Hold two workshops on “Creating Chinese Language Programs,” one outside of the Seattle area.
• Bring expert speakers in the field of Chinese language pedagogy to present workshops to visiting and current teachers of Chinese.
• Expand on the mentoring program begun in 2007 for visiting teachers from China.
• Develop a support network for existing teachers of Chinese, focusing on curricular support for Chinese language classes.
• Promote educational and cultural exchanges among students, teachers, and other professionals between our region and other Chinese-speaking regions.
• Support the development of certification programs for new Chinese language teachers.
• Participate in the planning and launch of the new Washington State Confucius Institute.
• Create a web presence for the Chinese Language Teachers Network to better disseminate information about the group and its activities.

Key Personnel:

• Adam Ross, Co-President of the Chinese Language Teachers Network, teacher of Chinese at Lakeside School in Seattle
• Chunman Gissing, Founding member of the Chinese Language Teachers Network,  teacher of Chinese at University Prep School in Seattle; Chinese examiner with IBO
• Lotus Perry, Co-President of the Chinese Language Teachers Network, Chinese Instructor at University of Puget Sound in Tacoma
• Meitsu Chuang, Founding member of the Chinese Language Teachers Network, Chinese examiner with IBO

 

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