Designed to help teachers create and execute strong, sustainable K-16 Chinese language programs, this ground-breaking resource book is the first of its kind specifically written for teachers of Chinese as a foreign language. It contains essays written by a diverse group of experienced educators in the field. Essays are divided into three main sections: 1) Teaching Chinese in Context, 2) Teacher Knowledge and Pedagogical Decisions, 3) Challenges and Strategies for the North American Classroom.
Features:
- Perfect as a course book for pre-service and in-service teacher training programs.
- Contains just the right blend of theory and practice---includes relevant theories as well as hands-on classroom methods, examples, and innovations.
- Addresses not only how to teach the language, but also how to create and sustain a sequenced, articulated curriculum---especially relevant as the demand for new Chinese programs continues to rise.
- Stresses application of both ACTFL national content standards and Chinese language standards.
By taking an issues approach as well as highlighting specific techniques and principles that will guide Chinese language teachers in making appropriate decisions in their classrooms, this book is an indispensable resource for teachers striving for excellence in the Chinese language classroom.
Paperback, English, 259 pages, 10"x7"
