Events
Workshop: How to Become a Chinese Teacher in CPS
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.
Workshop: How effective teaching in the classroom helps the students improve their standard of Chinese
This workshop will be conducted by Ms. Yamin Ma, author of "Easy Steps to Chinese" series.
WORKSHOP: Teaching of Chinese Language & Culture
Session 1: Integrating Theory into Practice: All things Considered in Teaching Beginning Chinese by Professor Wei HONG from Purdue University
It will focus on teaching strategies and practices applicable to beginning Chinese.
Chinese Cultural Festival
A fun and educational event free to the public
- Perfomrances
- hands-on activities
- Awards & raffles
WORKSHOP: Bringing Culture Into Chinese Language Classrooms
As world language teachers, we’ll agree that gaining cultural skills is an important part of achieving competency in a world language.
ORIENTATION For New CPS Chinese World Language Teachers in 2018-19 School Year
ORIENTATION For New CPS Chinese World Language Teachers in 2018-19 School Year
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WORKSHOP: Bringing Traditional Chinese Music to Your Classroom by Jian Ping
Passage to the Middle Kingdom is an eight-part series introducing Chinese traditional music and musical instruments through the perspectives of select musicians. The program is produced with the support from CIC and broadcast over ratio stations across the US, featuring musicians from America’s suburbs to the subways, from community centers to world-renowned s
Workshop: Engaging Learning Activities in K-8 Chinese World Language Classrooms
Engaging learning activities are crucial to successful student-centered classroom practice. Teachers have developed and implemented various kinds of learning activities which can be shared with each other. The Confucius Institute in Chicago invites you to join us for a Swap Shop on Friday, April 13, 2018.
Workshop: A Talk on Handbook for Chinese Teachers by Dr. Lening Liu
Using the forthcoming Handbook for Chinese Instructors, Dr. Liu will re-examine a number of aspects of Chinese teachers' professional development, from teachers’ knowledge structures to teachers’ communication skills, from teaching new materials to conducting drill sessions, and from teaching Chinese pronunciation to teaching Chinese characters.
Workshop: How to Prepare Students for Study Abroad - Information Session for 2018 CPS CSLCTI Program in Hangzhou, China by Jane Lu
With a rapid growth of the number of students who are interested in learning Chinese language and culture, study Chinese in China is on a high demand. Ms. Lu will provide information for the program of 2018 CPS Chinese Summer Language, Culture and Technology Initiative. She is also going to share her opinions and offer her suggestions for a successful study abroad experience.
