Project DCLT Friday Forum: November 20, 2009
 "What We Can Learn from the IB Classroom"Cassandra Dragon and 2009 NYU graduate Zhang Yun of EF International
Academy, a new International Baccalaureate School in Tarrytown, NY, will discuss their new school and the Chinese IB program. The forum will be held at NYU's Pless Hall from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Professional development credits will be available for in-service Chinese language teachers. Please register now! |
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Confucius Institute "Teach China" Workshop: November 11, 2009
Confucius: A Multi-disciplinary Approach
Dr.
Renqiu Yu, Professor of History, SUNY Purchase, will speak on fundamental concepts of Confucianism, Ren (Humanity), Xiao (Filial piety), and Zhong (Loyalty). Following the lecture, a panel of Chinese language teachers and subject-area teachers will share
their experiences in teaching Chinese language and culture through a
multi-disciplinary approach. Professional development hours available for in-service NYC Chinese language teachers. Contact CHopping@chinainstitute.org for more details. |
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Resources on Standardized Assessments
 The NYS ALBETAC in cooperation with Project DCLT held a full-day workshop on Standardized Assessments on Election Day. More than 50 Chinese teachers joined the discussion about the A.P. Exam and New York State standardized assessments. Video and presentations from the event, together with additional resources on assessment, can be found on Project DCLT's website.
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