Events

WORKSHOP Session 1: Using Technology to Facilitate the 90% Target Language Classroom Session 2: Film Teaching at Novice By Bonnie Chunmeng Wang

Saturday, February 22, 2020 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
CIC at Walter Payton College Prep High School
1034 N. Wells Room 106
Chicago, IL

In the 1st session, the presenter will share effective instructional skills based on technology, such as searching copyrighted visual/audio information, modifying authentic materials, designing assessments by Google products or EdPuzzle, etc.

Workshop: How to Become a Chinese Teacher in CPS

Saturday, January 11, 2020 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
CIC at Walter Payton College Prep High School
1034 N. Wells Room 106
Chicago, IL
CPS (Chicago Public Schools) has been seeking certified, highly qualified K-12 Chinese World Language Teachers. If you are interested in teaching Chinese in CPS, the Confucius Institute in Chicago invites you to join us for the workshop. Ms. Christine Murphy Judson, the director of CPS Talent Acquisition, and Ms. Jane Lu, the director of the Confucius Institute in Chicago, will assist you in navigating the CPS employment and certification process. 2 CPDUs for IL teachers. FREE Chinese teacher candidates and prospective Chinese teachers are welcome to participate! Please send your RSVP to Jane Lu by Thursday, January 9, 2020. (TEL: 773.534.0020 / E-Mail : jylu@cps.edu)

Chinese Cultural Festival

Saturday, September 28, 2019 - 10:00am to 2:00pm
Whiteney Young Magnet High School
211 S. Laflin Street Arts Building Door 1 (on W. Jackson Blvd)
Chicago, IL

A fun and educational event FREE to the public

  • Performances
  • Hands-on activities
  • Awards & raffles

 

Free parksing at school parking lots

Organized by Confucius Institute in Chicago and Chicago Public Schools

Workshop: Inspiring and Engaging Activities for K-12 Chinese Learners By Dr. Marisa Fang

Saturday, March 30, 2019 - 9:00am to 3:00pm
CIC at Walter Payton College Prep High School
1034 North Wells Street, Room 106
Chicago, IL

In this workshop, Dr. Lin will provide practical tips and techniques for K-12 Chinese teachers and showcase many useful and highly engaging activities in the classroom. These activities are designed to develop students' high-level thinking ability and to promote language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Dr.

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