Dear members,
Our fall workshop will be a co-sponsored event, working with the Chinese Innovation Forum, to host a two-day conference at University of Puget Sound in Tacoma on October 25-26, 2019. The Forum will include keynote speeches, panel discussions, innovation trade fair presentations, and many opportunities to meet and network with other K-16 educators, and to get to know their work.
Below please find an outline of schedule for the Forum. Registration is now open. For more info, please go to http://chineseinnovationforum.org/2019-forum/.
Here are a few things to keep in mind when you plan for this fall workshop:
1. Register early; the first 40 currently CLTA-WA members will have their registration fee ($50) waived.
2. The Forum runs for two days, with optional add-on workshops for participants to attend. Forum participants who choose to attend the workshop will pay an additional fee of $50 per workshop, which is NOT waived for our members.
3. Participants can choose to attend only the second day (full day) conference. Clock hours will be offered for those who attend the full-day event.
4. All participants are encouraged to share their teaching during the Educator’s Trade Fair in the afternoon sessions of the conference. The Fair is like a Swap Shop or Poster Presentation, with the goal to encourage exchange of ideas and peer collaborations. You will be given more detail during registration.
THE 5th CHINESE INNOVATION FORUM
Dates: Oct 25-26, 2019
Venue: University of Puget Sound
Tacoma, Washington
FORUM THEME: ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
1. Anna Vassilieva, Director& Professor, Graduate Initiative in Russian Studies, Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
2. Christopher Livaccari, language educator, former US diplomat, author, senior adviser for China Learning Initiatives in Asia Society’s Center for Global Education, and Head of School at Presidio Knolls School
3. Jianhua Bai, Chinese AP Chief Reader, Professor of Chinese at Kenyon College, former Director of Chinese School of Middlebury College, and senior academic adviser to the American Councils for International Education
Friday, Oct. 25 (1st half-day Conference Schedule)
3:00 – 4:00 PM Registration
4:00 – 6:30 PM Add-on Workshops
- Workshop 1: Language and Beyond: 互动式教学活动设计
Presenter: Ya-Ching Hsu-Kelkis (K-12), Chinese American International School - Workshop 2: Student-Centered Classroom in Second Language Learning:
差异化教学的实例与分享
Presenters: Samantha Yang (K-2) & Miye Lin (3-5), Yew Chung International School of Silicon Valley - Workshop 3: Teaching with Mobile Tech: 如何在教学中应用GarageBand App 和Extempore APP
Presenters: Juei-Chuan Hung, University Prep & Luna Yu, Annie Wright Schools (All Levels)
6:30 – 8:00 PM Opening Night Reception & Buffet Dinner
Saturday, Oct. 26 (2nd full-day Conference Schedule)
Morning Sessions
7:45 – 8:45 Check-in/Registration; Breakfast, Welcome
8:45 – 12:00 Keynote Speakers & Discussions
12:00 – 1:00 Buffet Luncheon
Afternoon Sessions
1:00 – 1:45 Educator’s Trade Fair Table Setup & Intro
1:45 – 3:15 Various Presentations at the Trade Fair
3:15 – 4:00 Discussions
4:00 – 4:30 Reflection & Concluding Remarks
4:30 – 5:00 Closing Reception
4:30-7:00 Workshop 4: How to Teach Grammar 互动式的语法教学,
Presenters: Yuwen Yao, UCLA & Liping Yu, University of Washington
(All Levels)
We at CLTA-WA understand that these are trying times and that teachers are being asked to adapt in new ways to meet the educational needs of students by way of remote/online learning. In light of recent events, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel our Spring Workshop. However, we remain committed to supporting our community and, as such, CLTA-WA will be working to help provide the Chinese teachers with quality instructional tools, resources, and access to professional development via our website and social media outlets. Individuals and organizations across the world are all dealing with new situations on a moment to moment basis and we appreciate your understanding as we try to provide quality services in a difficult situation. If there are resources, materials, or professional development materials in particular that you are looking for, we encourage you to reach out and let us know how we can best support you and the community.
CLTA-WA invites to join our first summer webinar.
Date: Saturday,July 18
Time: 10am-11am (Pacific Time)
Presenter: Xi Sun
Cost: Free for all teachers
Clock Hour: 1 free clock hour for all participants
(Meet the STEM certificate renewal requirement)
Register link: https://bit.ly/2VTRIh5
Click below to view the flyer:
CLTA-WA extends our sincere appreciation to the co-sponsors of this event:
CLTA-WA invites you to join our SECOND summer webinar
Date: Saturday, July 25
Time: 10am-11am (Pacific Time)
Topic: Community Building in On-ground and Online Language Classes
Presenter: Xiaoling Mo
Cost: Free for all teachers
Clock Hour: 1 free clock hour for all participants
(Meet the STEM certificate renewal requirement)
Register link: https://bit.ly/xiaolingmo25
Event Description:
We language educators understand the importance of building community in our classes while many of us might be still uncertain about what kind of community we want to build and how we can build specifically. The presenter will first examine what community is, who are our community members, what kind of community we want to build with participants. The presenter will then introduce some strategies, skills and examples about how to plan, build and maintain a community as language educators in both on-ground and online language classes, including connecting with students, families, colleagues, local and global communities. Participants will reflect their current practices of building community and learn some practical strategies and skills for better building their learning community, both in on-ground and in online language classes.
CLTA-WA members in good standing (July 1st, 2020-June 30, 2021) will have exclusive access to post-webinar materials (presenter-shared ppt slides in pdf or ppt form, and/or video recordings released with presenters’ consent). Members can also access member-only material from previous workshops at https://jxi.ywi.mybluehost.me/workshop-resources-members-only/ with the password given in 2020-2021 membership confirmation email.
- CLTA-WA membership information: https://jxi.ywi.mybluehost.me/membership-and-workshop-payment-options-2/
- CLTA-WA Summer Webinar Series: https://jxi.ywi.mybluehost.me/event/webinar-series-summer-2020/
Click below to view the webinar flyer:
We are looking forward to your participation. CLTA-WA extends our sincere appreciation to the co-sponsors of this event: CIWA & WAFLT
Chinese Language Teachers Association- Washington State (CLTA-WA) invites you to join our THIRD summer webinar
Date: Monday, August 10th
Time: 10am-11:30am (Pacific Time)
Presenter: Amanda Wisniewski
Language: English
Cost: Free for all teachers
Register link: https://bit.ly/30NTLVE
Clock Hours: 1.5
Event Description: Building Self-efficacy in the Classroom
What makes the difference between a student who is willing to try versus one who feels helpless? How do learners develop the grit and resilience needed to build new skills? This 90-minute workshop provides an overview of self-efficacy, how it impacts student development, and how can we nurture self-efficacious behavior in the classroom. Participants will engage with the material, and each other, and leave with new ideas to create more opportunities for self-determination, autonomy, and mastery in their learning environment.
CLTA-WA members in good standing (July 1st, 2020-June 30, 2021) will have exclusive access to post-webinar materials (presenter-shared ppt slides in pdf or ppt form, and/or video recordings released with presenters’ consent). Members can also access member-only material from previous workshops at https://jxi.ywi.mybluehost.me/workshop-resources-members-only/ with the password given in 2020-2021 membership confirmation email.
- CLTA-WA membership: https://jxi.ywi.mybluehost.me/membership-and-workshop-payment-options-2/
- CLTA-WA Summer Webinar Series: https://jxi.ywi.mybluehost.me/event/webinar-series-summer-2020/
We are looking forward to your participation. Click below to view the webinar flyer:
Chinese Language Teachers Association- Washington State (CLTA-WA) invites you to join our fourth summer webinar.
Date: Saturday, August 15th
Time: 10am-11am (Pacific Time)
Presenter: Zhousu He
Cost: Free for all teachers
Clock Hours: 1
Register link: https://bit.ly/letstudentsdoit
Event Description:
Majority of Chinese teachers have more than 3 levels of classes to teach daily. The presenter will use surveys and group discussions to help teachers to reflect on their own practices and areas to improve. The presenter will share some strategies that teachers can use to reduce their repeated work and have students contribute more towards their own learning experience.
CLTA-WA members in good standing (July 1st, 2020-June 30, 2021) will have exclusive access to post-webinar materials (presenter-shared ppt slides in pdf or ppt form, and/or video recordings released with presenters’ consent). Members can also access member-only material from previous workshops at https://jxi.ywi.mybluehost.me/workshop-resources-members-only/ with the password given in 2020-2021 membership confirmation email.
- CLTA-WA membership: https://jxi.ywi.mybluehost.me/membership-and-workshop-payment-options-2/
- CLTA-WA Summer Webinar Series: https://jxi.ywi.mybluehost.me/event/webinar-series-summer-2020/
We are looking forward to your participation. Click below to view the event flyer.
Time: Saturday Jan 30, 1-3pm (Pacific Time)
Theme: An Innovative Project Design Involving Language Partnership
Presenter: Ms. Xuan Wang 王璇老师
Cost: Free
Language: Chinese
Clock hours: 2 clock hours will be provided to workshop participants.
Pre-Registration Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrfu2qrzosEtFTQK4LV3m0u8QWpTnvZVAM
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
