Time: Saturday Feb 6, 1-3pm (Pacific Time)
Theme: Ways to Enhance Heritage/Non-Heritage Students’ Learning Opportunities in Remote Learning and Post-COVID Learning
Presenter: Ms. Jingran Wan 万静然老师
Cost: Free
Language: Chinese
Clock hours: 2 clock hours will be provided to workshop participants.
Pre-Registration Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0qcOmoqj0pGd0YUYCd_ljfUUyxR6YGObib
2021 CLTA-WA Spring Workshop Series III
Time: Saturday Feb 20, 9-10:30am (Pacific Time)
Theme: The Secret of Making Your Chinese Classes Engaging, Interactive and Invigorating
Presenter: Ms. Ping Wu 吴萍老师
Language: Chinese
Cost: Free
Clock hours: 1.5 clock hours will be provided to workshop participants.
Pre-Registration Zoom Link:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcof-iurToiHtK47P9Bry44OqHjxOmFijVo
Worried about the WEST B Writing test? Need help with reading speed and comprehension? Don’t know the difference between Expository and Persuasive essays? If you answered yes, then you need the WEST B Writing and Reading Workshop!
Who: Pre-service teachers & those with conditional certificates?
What: A workshop revealing secrets of the five-paragraph essay and speeded up reading presented by award winning educator Betty Lau
Where: Online
When: Saturday, April 3, 2021 from 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Why: to help pre-service teachers understand and pass the WEST B Reading and Writing tests
Co-sponsor: CIWA
To register click on the link: https://forms.gle/fXtEMdFTjYMngshM8
For more information, contact: laubetty@cityu.edu
Do you know about the new PESB regulation regarding Indigenous studies? What is STI? How do you incorporate Indigenous studies into the curriculum? Join us to find the answers!
Who: Pre-service and In-service teachers
What: A teacher networking event & workshop on the new PESB regulation by Dr. Tara Haskins & Dr. Donita Torres with PESB guest Leiani Sherwin
Where: Online
When: Saturday, May 1, 1:30-4:30
Why: To acquaint teachers and pre-service teachers of the new OSPI regulation and how to apply it to classroom teaching and learning.
Co-sponsors: CIWA, WAFLT
Clock Hours: 3
Registration link: https://forms.gle/65KnJefqLprQHcfx8
For more information, contact Dr. Marge Chow, mchow@cityu.edu
Time: Sunday, August 29, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (Pacific Time)
Topic: Meeting the Challenge of Academic Language in Chinese
Presenter: Chan Lü, Ph.D. Associate Professor in Chinese Language and Linguistics, University of Washington
Cost: Free
Language: Chinese
Clock hours: 3 clock hours for WA participants
Pre-Registration Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpc-mqrDsrGdyP1VfAlec5zWP6hdK8NBL-
Co-sponsors: East Asia Center, University of Washington; Washington Association for Language Teaching (WAFLT) and Confucius Institute of the State of Washington
Please contact president@clta-wa.org for more information
The CLTA-WA 2021 Fall Workshop is coming. The spot for this workshop is limited. However, the CLTA-WA members have the priority to register. We are excited to share the workshop details with you:
Time: SATURDAY, Nov 13th | 10-12pm PDT
Theme: Teaching Contemporary China through Documentary Film
Presenter: Tese Neighbor (UW East Asia Resource Center Seminar instructor)
Cost: Free
Clock hours: 4 FREE clock hour for participants
Location: Zoom
Registration Link: shorturl.at/djtI4
Registration deadline: Wednesday November 10th
Topic:
Film can be an extremely useful source for exploring many issues facing China today: environmental concerns, migrant labor, urban demolition/urban construction, China’s changing rural landscape, the generation gap, etc. During this workshop, participants will discuss strategies to teach their students about contemporary China through documentaries.
Prerequisite:
Participants will be asked to watch one of three pre-selected documentaries PRIOR to the workshop. During the workshop teachers will discuss the documentary they watched in small groups and formulate plans on how to use the documentary in their classroom. Documentary film information will be shared during registration.
Note:
CLTA-WA is dedicated to providing a fully engaged workshop in small size. If the morning session reaches full capacity, you will be able to attend the afternoon session from 1-3pm PDT.
今年的秋季工作坊，
主题：Teaching Contemporary China through Documentary Film
嘉宾：Tese Neighbor
时间：美西11/13(周六)，上午10-12点
注册链接：shorturl.at/djtI4
注册截止时间：11月10日
为了留出更多思维碰撞的空间给参与的老师，此次工作坊名额有限，
CLTA-WA extends our sincere appreciation to the co-sponsors of this event:
Confucius Institute of the State of Washington
East Asia Resource Center, University of Washington
Washington Association for Language Teaching (WAFLT)
Attention Student Teachers and Teachers! Don’t know which of the dozens of resume formats to use? Can’t think of what to write in your cover letter? Do you know what to say in an interview? Or what to wear? Find out at the Chong Wa Education Society Resume Writing & Interview Tips Workshop!
Who: Teaching Interns and Teachers
What: A workshop full of valuable research-based info on writing a superb resume, an effective cover letter and how to present yourself in an interview; presented by Cal Kam, former teacher, principal, HR director; current adjunct instructor, field supervisor
Where: Chong Wa Hall, 522 7th Ave. S, Seattle Chinatown 98104
When: Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021; 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Other: 3 Clock Hours, free parking with registration
Registration link: https://forms.gle/PPQMKw5NcDJx7XMJ7
For more information, contact: Ms. Betty Lau, laubetty@cityu.edu
Co-sponsors: Chong Wa Education Society, CIWA, WAFLT
Agenda: 4:00-4:20 Year in Review & New Board Welcome
4:20-5:45 Empowering Learning Communities Workshop
5:45-6:00 Q&A and Closing Remarks
Workshop Presenters: Sun Burford, Shuijun Huang, Cheryl(Ye) Wang, Pohua Huang, Hong Chi
* After you sign up, you’ll get a confirmation email from Zoom.
Members-only: 1.5 Clock Hours
Workshop Description: Join five experienced Chinese language teachers as they reveal how they’ve transformed their classrooms from teacher-centered to student-empowering environments. Learn practical strategies for cultivating social-emotional learning (SEL) skills, designing engaging activities that foster autonomy and collaboration, integrating cultural activities into daily lessons, and organizing exciting international trips.