Bryant Chinese Language Teacher Summer Training Program
Dates: July 11 and 12, 2013
Location: Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island
This two-day summer training program is organized by the U.S.-China Institute and Confucius Institute at Bryant University for current Chinese language teachers (from public, private and heritage schools) and anyone who is interested in becoming a Chinese language teacher. The program focuses on certain key aspects in teaching Chinese, including national initiatives, student-centered instruction, curriculum and textbooks, using technology and certification process.
The program offers 12 hours of professional development credits and $100 allowance for book purchase when participants submit two required lesson plans and completed surveys.
Agenda (tentative)
Thursday, July 11
8:30-9:00
Registration and breakfast
9:00-9:10
Welcome RemarksHong Yang, Ph.D., Vice President for International Affairs, Bryant University
Registration and breakfast
9:00-9:10
Welcome RemarksHong Yang, Ph.D., Vice President for International Affairs, Bryant University
9:10-11:00
Seminar: Shifting to Student-Centered Instruction in Alignment with National InitiativesYu-Lan Lin, Ph.D., Senior Program Director of World Languages, Boston Public Schools
11:10-12:00
Workshops: How to Obtain Chinese Teaching License
Rhode Island case: Jia Xie, Chinese Teacher, Barrington Public Schools, RI
Massachusetts case: Roger Liu, Chinese Teacher, Belmont Public Schools, MA
Seminar: Shifting to Student-Centered Instruction in Alignment with National InitiativesYu-Lan Lin, Ph.D., Senior Program Director of World Languages, Boston Public Schools
11:10-12:00
Workshops: How to Obtain Chinese Teaching License
Rhode Island case: Jia Xie, Chinese Teacher, Barrington Public Schools, RI
Massachusetts case: Roger Liu, Chinese Teacher, Belmont Public Schools, MA
12:00-1:30
Lunch provided, networking and library tour
Lunch provided, networking and library tour
1:30-3:30
Workshops: How to Choose and Adapt Textbooks for CurriculumJing Xu, Lecturer of Chinese, Providence College
Xingyu Meng, Ph.D., Visiting Teacher, Confucius Institute at Bryant University
Homework: Lesson Plans and Surveys
Workshops: How to Choose and Adapt Textbooks for CurriculumJing Xu, Lecturer of Chinese, Providence College
Xingyu Meng, Ph.D., Visiting Teacher, Confucius Institute at Bryant University
Homework: Lesson Plans and Surveys
Friday, July 12
8:30-9:00
Registration and breakfast
Registration and breakfast
9:00-10:00
Seminar: Proficiency-based Activities and AssessmentYun Xiao, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Modern Languages, Bryant University
Seminar: Proficiency-based Activities and AssessmentYun Xiao, Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Modern Languages, Bryant University
10:10-12:00
Seminar: Using Technology to Teach Chinese
Yanyu Zeng, Chinese Lecturer, Sparta School District, New Jersey
Seminar: Using Technology to Teach Chinese
Yanyu Zeng, Chinese Lecturer, Sparta School District, New Jersey
12:00-1:30
Lunch provided, networking
Lunch provided, networking
1:30-4:30
Workshops: Teaching Demonstrations (by experienced teachers)
Workshops: Teaching Demonstrations (by experienced teachers)
4:30-5:00
Surveys, Lesson Plans, Book Order, and Training Certificate
Surveys, Lesson Plans, Book Order, and Training Certificate
5:00
Dinner provided
Dinner provided
6:30
Networking and Koraoke in Cranston, RI (optional)
Networking and Koraoke in Cranston, RI (optional)
Registration
Eligibility: Current Chinese language teachers from public, private and heritage schools, or anyone who is interested in becoming a Chinese language teacher. Teaching experience is NOT required. Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is required.
The registration fee is $20 (non-refundable). Seats are limited and filled quickly. Please register early. Registration deadline is June 30.
Note: This program is a non-residential program. Housing is not available.
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Kongli Liu
Assistant Director for Academic Programs
U.S.-China Institute
Bryant University
Email: kliu1@bryant.edu
Tel: 401-232-6566
