Information for the 2012 Overseas Chinese Teacher Training Program

China Workshop Program for Foreign Chinese Language Teachers specifically set up by Hanban for the enhancement of communication and cooperation in the area of Chinese language teaching at home and abroad, provides international Chinese language teachers with the opportunity to attend seminars in China and the sponsorship for the cost during their stay in China.

The courses of the workshop, based on the demands of the Chinese language teachers at various levels in different countries, focus mainly on a series of knowledge and education of Chinese language, theory and methodology of teaching Chinese, application of modern educational technology in Chinese language teaching, cultural practices, and exchanges and seminars between Chinese language teachers in China and other countries.

Around 15 teachers are invited to participate in the workshop, each of which lasts from one week to four weeks. The workshop could be available at any time of the year and any applicant should apply for attendance in the workshop in accordance with the procedures of the application guidelines.

Notes:

A) All the training programs in 2012 will emphasize the application of teaching materials and the resourses of Confucius Institute Online. The course books of Chinese Paradise, Happy Chinese, Learn Chinese With Me, Great Wall Chinese, New Practical Chinese, and Contemporary Chinese are emphasized, and are the focus on compiling Chinese language course books. Participants will also discuss experiences in application of Chinese language teaching materials, development of local Chinese language teaching materials and etc.

B) Each training class will commence when 20 participants are recruited. For those classes with less than 20 participants, Hanban will try to arrange the courses accordingly.

C) Free lodging is provided during the period from the date of registration to that of departure.

D) Application website:http://lhpx.chinese.cn/lhpx

I “Syllabus for International Chinese Teachers” Training Workshops

Training goals: enable trainees to possess a perfect specialized knowledge of Chinese language education and sound Chinese teaching skills and the ability to spread Chinese culture through various segments of training such as systematic teaching, teaching observation, case studies, trial lectures

Chinese level: New HSK Level 6

Course Contents: training is composed of 4 modules, with a total of 15 courses completed in 270 hours, trainees may plan to complete all the courses at different times.

Classes offered in 2012: for times and courses, please see attachment 1

1. General Training Workshop

1.1 Beginner Class

Chinese level: Beginner

Course contents: teaching the elements of the Chinese language, Chinese culture and the national conditions of China, selection and analysis of Chinese teaching materials, second language acquisition, discussion on methods for teaching second languages, Chinese reading and writing, Chinese listening and speaking, Chinese arts, etc.

Time: arrival on January 6, 2013, departure on January 26 (3 weeks)

Number of participants: 20 people

Organizer: Peking University

1.2 Intermediate Class

Chinese level: New HSK Level 4

Course contents: (1) invite well-known Chinese and foreign experts, hold themed seminars and after trainees have finished exchanging experiences and bringing forth their problems have the experts give on-site commentary and respond to questions in order to raise trainees’ ability to design classroom activities, create teaching aids, and classroom management and organization skills; (2) while teaching the study of Chinese arts, combine teaching methods such as multiple intelligences and whole-body response to improve trainees’ ability to teach Chinese culture and to organize cultural activities. For the course schedule, please see attachment 2.

Intermediate Class A：Arrival on July 1, Departure on July 28

Intermediate Class B：Arrival on July 29, Departure on August 25

Organizer：East China Normal University

1.3 Advanced Class

Chinese Level: New HSK Level 6

Course contents: please see attachment 3

Summer Class：Arrival on July 15, Departure on August 2（3 weeks）

Winter Class：Arrival on December 9, Departure on December 28（3 weeks）

Organizer：Beijing Language and Culture University

2. Country-Specific Classes

2.1 Thailand Elementary Class

Chinese level: Beginner

Course contents: teaching the elements of the Chinese language, Chinese culture and the national conditions of China, selection and analysis of Chinese teaching materials, second language acquisition, discussion on methods for teaching second languages, Chinese reading and writing, Chinese listening and speaking, Chinese arts, etc.

Time：Arrival on October 14, Departure on October 27 (2 weeks)

Number of participants：40 people

Organizer：Peking University

2.2 Thailand Intermediate Class

Chinese level: New HSK Level 4

Course contents: aimed at providing training for and correcting difficult areas of pronunciation for Thai local language teachers such as zh, ch, sh, u, etc., increasing the number of segments for Chinese language practice, and learning the most useful methods of teaching Chinese such as creating teaching aids and courseware, designing classroom activities while also improving trainees’ Chinese ability. For the course schedule, please see attachment 4.

Thailand Intermediate Class A：Arrival on April 1, Departure on April 27（3 weeks）

Thailand Intermediate Class B：Arrival on October 14, Departure on October 27（2 weeks）

Organizer：East China Normal University

2.3 Thailand Advanced Class

Chinese level: New HSK Level 4

Course contents: combine outstanding Chinese teaching videos from Thailand, teaching observation at the Shanghai International School, discussions with outstanding teachers, and conduct focused discussions on the topics of teaching materials, compiling teaching plans, designing classroom activities, and classroom management and organization. For the course schedule, please see attachment 5.

Thailand Advanced Class A：Arrival on April 1, Departure on April 15（2 weeks）

Thailand Advanced Class B：Arrival on October 14, Departure on October 27（2 weeks）

Organizer：East China Normal University

2.4 American Class (CLASS)

Chinese level: New HSK Level 6

Course contents: to be decided by the Chinese Language Association of Secondary-Elementary Schools (CLASS)

Time: Arrival on June 24, Departure on July 5 (2 weeks)

Organizer: Beijing Language and Culture University

2.5 Malaysian Class

2.5.1 Malaysian Secondary School Teacher Class

Chinese level: New HSK Level 6

Course contents: click here to see attachment 6

Time: Arrival on November 25, Departure on December 8 (2 weeks)

Organizers: High School Attached to Capital Normal University, the Second High School Attached to Beijing Normal University

2.5.2 Malaysian Elementary School Teacher Class

Chinese level: New HSK Level 6

Curriculum: click here to see attachment 7

Time: Arrival on November 25, Departure on December 8 (2 weeks)

Organizers: Beijing Zhongguancun No. 1 Elementary School, Nanjing Pukou Xingzhi Elementary School, Nanjing Youfu Xijie Elementary School

2.6 Japanese and South Korean Secondary School Teacher Class

Chinese level: New HSK Level 5

Curriculum: click here to see attachment 8

Time: to be decided

Organizer: Jilin University

III, Workshop for University and Adult Education Chinese Teachers

1. General Training Workshop

Chinese level: New HSK Level 6

Course description: the course is composed of the four modules of “Foundations of Chinese Language Teaching”, “Methods for Teaching Chinese”, “Educational Organization and Classroom Management” and “Chinese Culture and Other Cultures”, while also being concerned with both experiencing Chinese society and culture and observing actual teaching. Major classes include: teaching the elements of Chinese, second language acquisition, selection and analysis of teaching materials Chinese culture and the national conditions of China, discussions on the principles of language teaching and lectures on language and culture.

Organizer: Peking University

Time: Arrival on July 1, Departure on July 28 (4 weeks)

Number of Participants: 25 people

2. Korean Class

Chinese level: New HSK Level 6

Course Description: the course is mainly centered on knowledge and theory of Chinese, Chinese teaching methodology, Chinese culture and the national conditions of China, Korean-Chinese translation, use of technology in modern education according to the professional background and Chinese level of Korean teachers

Organizer: Peking University

2.1 Spring Class

Time: Arrival on March 4, Departure on March 25 (3 weeks)

Number of participants: 20 people

2.2 Summer Class

Time: Arrival on August 1, Departure on August 28 (4 weeks)

Number of participants: 20 people

IV, Workshop for Specialized Skills

1. Chinese Training Classes

1.1 Beginner Level Chinese Class

Chinese level: complete beginner

For further information: click here to see attachment 9

Beginner Chinese Class A: Arrival on July 1, Departure on July 28 (4 weeks)

Beginner Chinese Class B: Arrival on July 29, Departure on August 25 (4 weeks)

Organizer: East China Normal University

1.2 Intermediate Chinese Class

Chinese level: New HSK Level 4

Curriculum: please see attachment 10

Intermediate Chinese Class A: Arrival on July 22, Departure on August 10 (3 weeks)

Intermediate Chinese Class B: Arrival on December 9, Departure on December 28 (3 weeks)

Organizer: Beijing Language and Culture University

2. Chinese Arts Class

Curriculum: please see attachment 11

Organizer: East China Normal University

Chinese level: Beginner and Intermediate (Chinese-English Bilingual Instruction)

Chinese Arts Class A: Arrival on April 1, Departure on April 22 (3 weeks)

Chinese Arts Class B: Arrival on July 1, Departure on July 22 (3 weeks)

Chinese level: Advanced

Chinese Arts Class C: Arrival on July 29, Departure on August 18 (3 weeks)

Chinese Arts Class D: Arrival on October 14, Departure on October 27 (2 weeks)

3. Intercultural Communication Class

Chinese level: New HSK Level 6

Curriculum: please see attachment 12

Time: Arrival on July 8, Departure on July 27 (3 weeks)

Organizer: Beijing Language and Culture University

4. Mandarin Class

Chinese level: New HSK Level 6

Course Description: please see attachment 13

Summer Class: Arrival on July 22, Departure on August 14 (3 weeks)

Winter Class: Arrival on December 9, Departure on December 28 (3 weeks)

Organizer: Beijing Language and Culture University

V University, Secondary and Elementary School General Training Workshop

Chinese level: New HSK Level 6

Course Description: please see attachment 14

Summer Class: Arrival on July 15, Departure on August 10 (4 weeks)

Winter Class: Arrival on December 9, Departure on December 28 (3 weeks)