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Drawing from the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) summer program in Shanghai and Portland Public SchoolsChina Research Residency (CRR) in Suzhou, participants will examine how two study-abroad models can increase long-term motivation, connect students to the culture and improve language proficiency. CPS emphasizes strong ties to host institutions; the CRR emphasizes small-group field studies tied toproficiency standards. Participants will learn about maximizing students’ study-abroad experiences and will develop strategies for running a successful program — including practical predeparture training and empowering in-country and post-program activities. Video footage of students in China and sample fieldstudydesigns will be presented.
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Innovative Study Abroad Innovative Study Abroad
Experiences that Connect, Experiences that Connect,
Engage, and Empower Engage, and Empower
David Kojo HakamDavid Kojo HakamCurriculum Specialist, Lead TeacherCurriculum Specialist, Lead Teacher
PPS Chinese FlagshipPPS Chinese Flagship
Portland Public Schools
Hosford Middle School (6-Hosford Middle School (6-8)Immersion, Heritage & 8)Immersion, Heritage & Second Language ProgramSecond Language Program
Social studies content classes
Mandarin language arts classes
Intermediate Mid Outcome Target
8th grade China Research Residency
High School
Cleveland High School (9-12)Language Immersion (Started 2007)
• Rigorous advanced level theme-based courses• AP & IB Course integration• Targeted outcome of advanced proficiency • University Flagship Ready• Summer Institute in Yunnan (SIY) - Community Service Projects - Intensive language study - Village home stay
Photo courtesy of Minds Abroad
China Research Residency (CRR)China Research Residency (CRR)Suzhou, ChinaSuzhou, China
Hosford Middle SchoolHosford Middle SchoolPortland Public Schools Chinese FlagshipPortland Public Schools Chinese Flagship
波波特特兰兰
苏苏州州
I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand. - Confucius
What you do is more important than where you go
The Language Myth
It is not unusual for language educators to assume mere exposure to native speakers will increase language skills on field trips and even study abroad programs, and as a result, may deny students a golden opportunity to measurably increase language proficiency and cultural competency
(Wilkinson, 1998)
CRR BackgroundCRR Background
One-year prep-course culminating in 2-week residency
Intensive Fundraising
Experiential learning (not a shopping tour ！ )
Curriculum aligned with proficiency guidelines
Pre-departure Pre-departure TrainingTraining
Student Ministries
Course-Curriculum
Culture, geography, travel, survival skills
Sister-School Exchange
Field Study Practice
Inquiry Project Prep
Chaperone Training
Legal affairs
Communications
Chaperone
Gifts & Supplies
Technology
Fundraising
Translation
‘Survival’ Practice
Map reading & directions
Buying tickets
Shopping/Bargaining
Asking for Information
Dealing with complications
Experiential LearningExperiential Learning
“Treasure Hunt” Orientation
Formal visits to local schools
Student-led Field Study Excursions
Extended Home-stay with Chinese Family
Inquiry Project exploring local community
Capstone Presentation
School Exchange 学校学校交流交流
Establish long-term Relationship
Cultural activities
Gift Exchange
Visit classrooms
Home-Stay 住家住家
Middle School families
Cultural understanding
Language/culture exposure
Long-Term friendships
Orientation Treasure Orientation Treasure HuntHunt火车站
找卖票处
问一问到南京的学生票是多少钱： _______ ￥
问一问到上海的学生票是多少钱： _______ ￥
买一张到上海的来回票：多少钱？ _______ ￥
邮局
买国际明信片的邮票。一张邮票多少钱？ ________ ￥
寄一封航空信到美国多少钱？ ________ ￥
小超市
买一卷卫生纸多少钱？ _______ ￥
买一支笔 多少钱？ _______ ￥
买中国做的糖果 : 名字： _______ 多少钱： _______ ￥
买一瓶矿泉水： 多少钱？ ________ ￥
买一个在美国找不到的东西： 什么东西？ _________ 多少钱？ ________
Field StudiesField Studies 实地实地研习研习
Student-led small groups
Assigned Roles & responsibilities
Meaningful, real-world tasks
Integrate 4-skills
Field Inquiry TasksField Inquiry Tasks
车号 出发时间 到达时间 到达站 专车出发时间
专车到达时间 终站 票价
公共汽车 元
火车 x x 元
小吃 名字 主要成分 味道：用一句话描写 : 象什么？
价钱
Inquiry Project 调查项调查项目目
Science-based
Cultural Comparison
Interviews & Surveys
Capstone Presentation
BenefitsBenefits利益利益Increased ConfidenceIncreased Confidence
Improved Proficiency (Stamp Test)Improved Proficiency (Stamp Test)
Deeper AppreciationDeeper Appreciation
Long-term motivationLong-term motivation
““Life-Changing”Life-Changing” experience experience
Parent FeedbackParent Feedback
“…[our daughter] gained an experience which changed her life and her relationship with the language. She has become an independent, self-assured mandarin speaker in that 2 week period (it was always there but now she believes it). My advice to parents in the future trips--trust it to work. Let the magic happen and it will. Your job is to raise money for the trip, and let your child and the staff do the planning”
8th Grade Parent
Questions?Questions?问题？问题？
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