t8 chinese teacher preparation in north america: meeting the growing demand for k–16 chinese...

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 you!cderlin@hotmail.com

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.